10 Best Indie RPGs You Can Play Right Now

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Indie RPGs are not nearly as common as one may think, especially incredible ones like . They're a rarity, largely because they require so much time and resources to make. Fortunately, there are a handful that not only perfectly encapsulate the very best aspects of the genre, but can absolutely go toe-to-toe with the AAA RPGs currently on offer.

From 90s-inspired JRPGs to single-player meta MMOs, the very best indie RPGs encompass a wide range of gameplay styles, levels of ambition and scale, and sub-genres. Many of these indie RPGs could very easily be classed as some of the best indie games of all time. Fortunately, they're all currently available across a wide range of platforms, ensuring that players sick of modern AAA RPGs, or those just looking for a change of pace, have plenty of options.

is a game within a game, putting players in the role of Lea as she attempts to navigate her way through an MMO while searching for answers. It's a very meta game, but one executed extremely well, with every aspect of an MMO replicated perfectly, such as other players running around, bustling towns, MMO-style quests, and more. For those who love the general idea of an MMO, but would rather play alone, delivers that experience in an incredibly satisfying way.

PlayStation Plus has a vast selection of incredible RPGs from sprawling epic open-world adventures to nuanced indies with challenging decisions.

When players aren't engaging in the beautifully written and often hilarious story, they'll be exploring interconnected areas full of monsters to kill, quests to complete, and loot to discover. These are all incredible locations to explore, largely thanks to the phenomenal pixel art aesthetic as well as the overall compelling level design. also features -like dungeons with some challenging yet fair puzzles to solve. If that isn't enough to convince someone to play it, also reviewed incredibly well at launch and remains a popular title on all platforms.

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