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The last two years have been great for indie games as people have been stuck in their homes, having nothing much to do. So indie games were a nice pass time to have even Wired mentioned it in their article. There have been some great releases in indie games too. The best thing about 2021 indie games is that they don’t require the latest consoles as they don’t need high specs. These games are made just for a nice pass time. The list provided below has some of the best 2021 indie games. They are going to be a great add-on to enhance your gaming experience.
1. Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a single-player action-adventure video game by Ember Lab and Maximum Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on September 21, 2021. Kena: Bridge of Spirits won two awards The Game Award for Best Independent Game and The Game Award for Best Debut 2021 indie games.
2. Unpacking
Unpacking is a single-player puzzle video game by Humble Bundle and Witch Beam. On November 2, 2021, it was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Linux, and macOS. Unpacking got a lot of positive reviews and won The Game of the Year Award.
3. The Artful Escape
The Artful Escape is a single-player adventure platform game by Annapurna Interactive, Beethoven, and Dinosaur. It was released on September 9, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Linux, and iOS.
4. Little Nightmares II
Little nightmares II is a single-player puzzle platform, survival horror video game by Bandai Namco Entertainment and Tarsier Studios. On February 11, 2021, it was released as a sequel to Little Nightmares. Little Nightmares II is available for Microsoft Windows, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and X and Nintendo Switch.
5. Death’s Door
Death’s Door is a role-playing action-adventure and fighting video game by Acid Nerve. It was released on July 20, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox series X and S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5; it was released on November 23, 2021. Death’s Door was nominated for the Game Award for one of the best indie 2021 games.
6. Sable
Sable is a single-player, open-world exploration game by Shedworks and Raw Fury and designed by Gregorios Kythreotics. It was released for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox series X and S, PlayStation 4 on September 23, 2021.
7. Inscryption
Inscryption is a roguelike, deck-building horror video game by Daniel Mullins and Devolver Digital. It was released on October 19, 2021, for Microsoft Windows and Android. Inscryption was nominated for The Game Awards for Best Strategy Game.
8. Dodgeball Academia
Dodgeball Academia is a role-playing, sports adventure video game by Ivan Freire, Pocket Trap, and Humble Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox series X and S, and Nintendo Switch on August 05, 2021.
9. Lost in Random
Lost in Random is an action-adventure entertainment fantasy video game by Zoink and \electronic Arts. It was released on September 10, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch.
10. Cris Tales
Cris Tales is a Japanese role-playing action-adventure, best from the list of 2021 indie games, by Colombian Indie game studios Dream Incorporated and Syck and Modus Games. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and Google Stadia on July 20, 2021.
11. Loop Hero
Loop Hero is a roguelike adventure-strategy video game by Four Quarters and Devolver Digital. It was released on March 04, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, macOS, and Linux. Loop Hero got many positive reviews from critics and was also nominated at Thr Game Awards 2021 for Best Independent Game.
12. Genesis Noir
Genesis Noir is a single-player adventure puzzle video game by Feral Cat Den and Fellow Traveller. On March 26, 2021, it was released for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and macOS. Genesis Noir got many positive reviews on Metacritic and was praised for its story by critics.
13. Last Stop
Last Stop is a single-player, third-person adventure, from the list of 2021 indie games, by Variable State and Annapurna Interactive. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and Nintendo Switch.
14. OCO
OCO is a puzzle-platform video game by SPECTRUM48. It was released on August 11, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Being one of the best 2021 indie games, OCO got a lot of positive reviews from its users.
15. Solar Ash
Solar Ash is an action-adventure science fiction video game by Heart machine and Annapurna Interactive. On December 02, 2021, it was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Solar Ash was highly praised by critics because of its story delivery and gave this game many positive reviews, according to Metacritic.
16. Maquette
Maquette is a single-player, puzzle adventure-platform video game by Graceful Decay and Annapurna Interactive. On March 02, 2021, it was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The maquette was nominated for The Game Awards for best 2021 indie games.
17. Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne is a multiplayer roguelike video game by Vlamber and composed by Jukio Kallio. It was released on December 05, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux, and macOS.
18. Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure, puzzle, role-playing video game by Indie video games developers Greg Lobanoc and Finji. It was released on June 10, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and macOS.
19. Everhood
Everhood is a single-player role-playing, action-adventure rhythm indie video game by Foreign Gnomes, Jordi Roca, Chris Nordgren, and Surefire. Games. On March 04, 2021, it was released for Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch.
20. Skul: The Hero Slayer
Skul: The Hero Slayer is a role-playing platform indie video game by Neowiz Game, SouthPAW Games. It was released on October 21, 2021, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, and Linux.
