The Best Indie Games to Play in 2026
Our current shortlist of indie games worth your time this year — from meditative puzzlers to punishing action platformers.
Indie Games
Small teams, deliberate design. Recommendations, craft, and the corners of the indie scene that keep traditions alive the big publishers dropped.
Why Pixel Art Refuses to Die: The Best Pixel Art Indies
Pixel art isn't nostalgia bait — it's a deliberate craft. These games prove the style still has new tricks.
The Best Couch Co-op Indie Games
Local multiplayer never died — indies kept it alive. The best games to play on one couch with one friend (or enemy).