10 Most Anticipated Indie Games Of 2025

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2024 was a great year for indie games, but 2025 could prove to be an even bigger one with the likes of and set to come out throughout the year. For those who are looking for the next innovative indie experience or simply another cozy game to get stuck into, 2025 has plenty on offer.

2024's best indie games gave players a diverse range of experiences, and 2025 looks set to offer the same. From huge sprawling Metroidvanias to subversive farming sims, there are so many incredible titles releasing in 2025. While it may be a lot for people to add to their backlog, each one of these games is worth checking out when they eventually launch.

is the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed indie smash-hit . It expands upon the original game in drastic ways while retaining the complexity of its dice-driven RPG gameplay loop, excellent writing, and focus on multilayered characters. For example, players now have a ship that they'll need to upgrade, as well as a crew to manage.

Pokémon fans looking for something new yet familiar need to check out this upcoming indie game that mixes monster-taming with volleyball.

is launching at the end of January, making it one of the first indie games fans will get their hands on. It's a great way to start 2025, although it is launching as an Xbox console exclusive, as well as on PC. For those who love strong narrative-focused RPGs with great art, music, and characters, seems like the perfect indie to play.

is the sequel to the deckbuilding roguelike that every other deckbuilder aspires to be, Slay the Spire. It is launching into Early Access on PC in 2025, giving the community a chance to shape its future. Fortunately, it's set to release with a plethora of content on day one, giving players access to a whole new suite of cards, characters, and abilities to play around with.

expands upon the original in the only way a good deckbuilder can.It is introducing a lot of new cards for players to experiment with while also seeing the