10 Best Indie Games Of 2024

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While there have been some hallmark AAA titles in 2024, it really has been a far better year for indie games with the likes of the award-winning and the critically acclaimed releasing this year. It can be hard to remember just how good the selection of indies is in 2024, especially because of just how many there are.

Breaking down which ones are worth playing can be tough, especially as they fall into so many different categories. Whether it's the best cozy indie games of 2024 or the complex philosophical, narrative-focused ones, narrowing down the selection to add to a backlog will be a tricky endeavor. Luckily, while they are all absolutely worth playing, it's not hard to say which are the very best of the bunch and are worth checking out first.

took the indie scene by storm when it unveiled its blend of -like life sim and dungeon crawling gameplay. It manages to combine these two aspects incredibly well, largely by adopting iconic schedule system in which days are segmented into times of day and players get to perform one action during each one. For example, during the day, players must explore the open zone areas fighting monsters, collecting resources, and then either relax to boost their stats or take on a dungeon.

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In the evening, the choices are far more varied, as it's possible to spend time with any of the game's many characters to increase their friendship score and unlock unique skills or items. Alternatively, players could catch a film or even rest at the spa. All of these systems help elevate a thoroughly engrossing narrative and the game's challenging combat. With boss fights, magical abilities to unlock, gear progression, and puzzles to solve, makes for a great cozy RPG.

is another -like RPG in 2024, although it takes more inspiration from its combat, music, and aesthetic than its schedule system. In, players make a