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Best Indie Games of 2024

100 indie games from 2024 ranked by critic score

The highest-rated indie game of 2024 is Balatro with a critic score of 93 from 26 reviews, followed by Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut (92) and UFO 50 (90). Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.

Updated November 2026

  1. 1
    Balatro

    Balatro

    93
    26 critic reviews·Feb 19, 2024·Playstack
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  2. 2
    Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut

    Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut

    92
    10 critic reviews·Oct 23, 2024·Serenity Forge
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  3. 3
    UFO 50

    UFO 50

    90
    14 critic reviews·Sep 17, 2024·Mossmouth
    PCSwitch
  4. 4
    Thronefall

    Thronefall

    90
    6 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2024·Mythwright
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  5. 5
    Mouthwashing

    Mouthwashing

    90
    19 critic reviews·Sep 25, 2024·Critical Reflex
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  6. 6
    Animal Well

    Animal Well

    90
    30 critic reviews·May 8, 2024·Bigmode
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  7. 7
    1000xResist

    1000xResist

    88
    17 critic reviews·May 8, 2024·Fellow Traveller
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  8. 8
    Minishoot' Adventures

    Minishoot' Adventures

    88
    14 critic reviews·Apr 1, 2024·SoulGame Studio
    PCXbox OneSwitchPS5 +2
  9. 9
    Braid: Anniversary Edition

    Braid: Anniversary Edition

    88
    11 critic reviews·May 13, 2024·Thekla, Inc
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  10. 10
    Closer the Distance

    Closer the Distance

    88
    7 critic reviews·Aug 1, 2024·Skybound Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  11. 11
    Nine Sols

    Nine Sols

    87
    14 critic reviews·May 28, 2024·Red Candle Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  12. 12
    Mullet Madjack

    Mullet Madjack

    87
    20 critic reviews·May 14, 2024·Epopeia Games
    PCXbox OneSwitchXbox X|S
  13. 13
    Anomaly Agent

    Anomaly Agent

    87
    5 critic reviews·Jan 23, 2024·Phew Phew Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  14. 14
    Solium Infernum

    Solium Infernum

    87
    9 critic reviews·Feb 21, 2024·League of Geeks
    PC
  15. 15
    Neva

    Neva

    87
    37 critic reviews·Oct 14, 2024·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  16. 16
    Satisfactory

    Satisfactory

    87
    6 critic reviews·Sep 9, 2024·Coffee Stain Publishing
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  17. 17
    Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged

    Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforged

    87
    10 critic reviews·Sep 18, 2024·Revolution Software
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +2
  18. 18
    Tactical Breach Wizards

    Tactical Breach Wizards

    86
    10 critic reviews·Aug 21, 2024·Suspicious Developments
    PC
  19. 19
    Frostpunk 2

    Frostpunk 2

    86
    47 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2024·11 bit studios
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  20. 20
    Lorelei and the Laser Eyes

    Lorelei and the Laser Eyes

    86
    33 critic reviews·May 15, 2024·Annapurna Interactive
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  21. 21
    Kill Knight

    Kill Knight

    86
    10 critic reviews·Oct 1, 2024·PlaySide
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  22. 22
    Riven

    Riven

    86
    17 critic reviews·Jun 24, 2024·Cyan Worlds
    PCPS5
  23. 23
    The Crimson Diamond

    The Crimson Diamond

    86
    6 critic reviews·Aug 14, 2024·Julia Minamata
    PC
  24. 24
    30 Birds

    30 Birds

    85
    6 critic reviews·Nov 27, 2024·ARTE France
    PCSwitch
  25. 25
    Minds Beneath Us

    Minds Beneath Us

    85
    7 critic reviews·Jul 30, 2024·BearBoneStudio
    PC
  26. 26
    Farewell North

    Farewell North

    85
    10 critic reviews·Aug 15, 2024·Mooneye Studios
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  27. 27
    Crypt Custodian

    Crypt Custodian

    85
    10 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2024·H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  28. 28
    Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action

    Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action

    85
    6 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2024·FLARB
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  29. 29
    Thank Goodness You’re Here!

    Thank Goodness You’re Here!

    84
    20 critic reviews·Jul 31, 2024·Panic
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  30. 30
    Fabledom

    Fabledom

    84
    6 critic reviews·May 12, 2024·Dear Villagers
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  31. 31
    Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop

    Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop

    84
    8 critic reviews·Dec 4, 2024·Kasedo Games
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  32. 32
    Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

    Spirit City: Lofi Sessions

    84
    5 critic reviews·Apr 7, 2024·Mooncube Games
    PC
  33. 33
    Stars in the Trash

    Stars in the Trash

    84
    6 critic reviews·Dec 8, 2024·Valhalla Cats
    PCSwitch
  34. 34
    The Rise of the Golden Idol

    The Rise of the Golden Idol

    84
    17 critic reviews·Nov 11, 2024·Netflix
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  35. 35
    Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit

    Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit

    84
    8 critic reviews·Aug 6, 2024·Mega Cat Studios
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  36. 36
    Botany Manor

    Botany Manor

    84
    19 critic reviews·Apr 8, 2024·Whitethorn Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  37. 37
    Sorry We're Closed

    Sorry We're Closed

    83
    19 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2024·Akupara Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  38. 38
    Love, Ghostie

    Love, Ghostie

    83
    6 critic reviews·Aug 13, 2024·Janbeh Games
    PCSwitch
  39. 39
    I am your Beast

    I am your Beast

    83
    15 critic reviews·Sep 9, 2024·Frosty Pop Games Inc.
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S +1
  40. 40
    Core Keeper

    Core Keeper

    83
    11 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2024·Fireshine Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +3
  41. 41
    Pools

    Pools

    83
    5 critic reviews·Apr 25, 2024·Tensori
    PCSwitchPS5
  42. 42
    Until Then

    Until Then

    83
    15 critic reviews·Jun 24, 2024·Maximum Entertainment
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  43. 43
    The Plucky Squire

    The Plucky Squire

    83
    59 critic reviews·Sep 16, 2024·Devolver Digital
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  44. 44
    Children of the Sun

    Children of the Sun

    83
    29 critic reviews·Apr 8, 2024·Devolver Digital
    PC
  45. 45
    Lil' Guardsman

    Lil' Guardsman

    83
    14 critic reviews·Jan 22, 2024·Versus Evil
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  46. 46
    Arco

    Arco

    83
    6 critic reviews·Aug 14, 2024·Panic
    PCSwitch
  47. 47
    Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

    Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

    82
    10 critic reviews·Jan 10, 2024·PLAYISM
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  48. 48
    Mindcop

    Mindcop

    82
    8 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2024·Mindcop Games
    PCSwitchPS5
  49. 49
    Sons of the Forest

    Sons of the Forest

    82
    6 critic reviews·Feb 21, 2024·Newnight
    PC
  50. 50
    Inkbound

    Inkbound

    82
    9 critic reviews·Apr 8, 2024·Shiny Shoe
    PC
  51. 51
    Sucker for Love: Date to Die For

    Sucker for Love: Date to Die For

    82
    6 critic reviews·Apr 22, 2024·DreadXP
    PC
  52. 52
    Breath of Death VII: The Beginning - Reanimated

    Breath of Death VII: The Beginning - Reanimated

    82
    5 critic reviews·Dec 11, 2024
    PC
  53. 53
    Antonblast

    Antonblast

    82
    16 critic reviews·Dec 2, 2024·Summitsphere
    PCPS4SwitchPS5
  54. 54
    SteamWorld Heist II

    SteamWorld Heist II

    82
    24 critic reviews·Aug 7, 2024·Thunderful Publishing
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  55. 55
    Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

    Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley

    81
    15 critic reviews·Mar 6, 2024·Hyper Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  56. 56
    Dungeons of Hinterberg

    Dungeons of Hinterberg

    81
    36 critic reviews·Jul 17, 2024·Crunchyroll Games
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  57. 57
    Crow Country

    Crow Country

    81
    24 critic reviews·May 8, 2024·SFB Games
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  58. 58
    Cat Quest III

    Cat Quest III

    81
    19 critic reviews·Aug 7, 2024·Kepler Interactive
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  59. 59
    Little Kitty, Big City

    Little Kitty, Big City

    81
    23 critic reviews·May 8, 2024·Double Dagger Studio
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  60. 60
    ConsTance

    ConsTance

    81
    10 critic reviews·Dec 13, 2024
    PC
  61. 61
    Loco Motive

    Loco Motive

    81
    8 critic reviews·Nov 20, 2024·Chucklefish Games
    PCSwitch
  62. 62
    Death of the Reprobate

    Death of the Reprobate

    81
    6 critic reviews·Nov 6, 2024·Akupara Games
    PC
  63. 63
    Paper Trail

    Paper Trail

    80
    19 critic reviews·Feb 13, 2024·Newfangled Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  64. 64
    Rogue Flight

    Rogue Flight

    80
    7 critic reviews·Oct 24, 2024·Perp Games
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  65. 65
    Cryptmaster

    Cryptmaster

    80
    9 critic reviews·May 8, 2024·Akupara Games
    PCPS4Xbox OnePS5 +1
  66. 66
    Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip

    Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip

    80
    12 critic reviews·May 29, 2024·Super Rare Originals
    PCSwitchPS5
  67. 67
    The Jackbox Survey Scramble

    The Jackbox Survey Scramble

    80
    7 critic reviews·Oct 23, 2024·Jackbox Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  68. 68
    Gori: Cuddly Carnage

    Gori: Cuddly Carnage

    80
    10 critic reviews·Aug 28, 2024·H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  69. 69
    Promenade

    Promenade

    80
    7 critic reviews·Feb 22, 2024·Holy Cap
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  70. 70
    Terra Memoria

    Terra Memoria

    80
    5 critic reviews·Mar 26, 2024·Dear Villagers
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  71. 71
    Sons of Valhalla

    Sons of Valhalla

    80
    5 critic reviews·Apr 4, 2024·Hooded Horse
    PC
  72. 72
    New Star GP

    New Star GP

    80
    8 critic reviews·Mar 6, 2024·Five Aces Publishing
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch
  73. 73
    Pacific Drive

    Pacific Drive

    80
    30 critic reviews·Feb 21, 2024·Kepler Interactive
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  74. 74
    Tales of Kenzera: Zau

    Tales of Kenzera: Zau

    79
    39 critic reviews·Apr 22, 2024·Electronic Arts
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  75. 75
    Turnip Boy Robs a Bank

    Turnip Boy Robs a Bank

    79
    19 critic reviews·Jan 17, 2024·Graffiti Games
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  76. 76
    Pine Hearts

    Pine Hearts

    79
    7 critic reviews·May 22, 2024·Secret Mode
    PCSwitch
  77. 77
    Anger Foot

    Anger Foot

    79
    27 critic reviews·Jul 10, 2024·Devolver Digital
    PCPS5
  78. 78
    Reus 2

    Reus 2

    79
    6 critic reviews·May 27, 2024·Firesquid
    PCXbox OneSwitch
  79. 79
    Vampire Therapist

    Vampire Therapist

    79
    10 critic reviews·Jul 17, 2024·Ultimate Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  80. 80
    Dicefolk

    Dicefolk

    79
    11 critic reviews·Feb 26, 2024·Good Shepherd Entertainment
    PCSwitch
  81. 81
    Fear the Spotlight

    Fear the Spotlight

    79
    26 critic reviews·Oct 21, 2024·Blumhouse Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  82. 82
    Bears In Space

    Bears In Space

    79
    5 critic reviews·Mar 21, 2024·Ravenscourt
    PC
  83. 83
    Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

    Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

    79
    21 critic reviews·May 22, 2024·Happy Broccoli Games
    PCXbox OneSwitchPS5 +1
  84. 84
    The Star Named Eos

    The Star Named Eos

    79
    12 critic reviews·Jul 22, 2024·Crunchyroll Games
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  85. 85
    Please, Touch The Artwork 2

    Please, Touch The Artwork 2

    79
    8 critic reviews·Feb 18, 2024·Thomas Waterzooi
    PCSwitch
  86. 86
    Pepper Grinder

    Pepper Grinder

    79
    32 critic reviews·Mar 27, 2024·Devolver Digital
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  87. 87
    Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

    Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

    79
    9 critic reviews·Feb 13, 2024·Limited Run Games
    PCPS4SwitchPS5 +1
  88. 88
    Withering Rooms

    Withering Rooms

    79
    8 critic reviews·Apr 3, 2024·Perp Games
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  89. 89
    The Land Beneath Us

    The Land Beneath Us

    78
    6 critic reviews·May 12, 2024·Dear Villagers
    PCSwitchPS5Xbox X|S
  90. 90
    Inkulinati

    Inkulinati

    78
    10 critic reviews·Feb 21, 2024·Daedalic Entertainment
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  91. 91
    Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story

    Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story

    78
    12 critic reviews·Mar 12, 2024·Digital Eclipse
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  92. 92
    Parking Garage Rally Circuit

    Parking Garage Rally Circuit

    78
    5 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2024·Walaber Entertainment
    PCSwitch
  93. 93
    Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

    Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

    78
    43 critic reviews·Apr 22, 2024·505 Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  94. 94
    The Outlast Trials

    The Outlast Trials

    78
    28 critic reviews·Mar 4, 2024·Red Barrels
    PCPlayStationXboxPS4 +4
  95. 95
    Nobody Wants to Die

    Nobody Wants to Die

    78
    21 critic reviews·Jul 16, 2024·PLAION
    PCPS5Xbox X|S
  96. 96
    The Operator

    The Operator

    78
    10 critic reviews·Jul 21, 2024·Bastienre4
    PCSwitch
  97. 97
    Peglin

    Peglin

    78
    8 critic reviews·Aug 26, 2024·Red Nexus Games Inc.
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2
  98. 98
    Caravan SandWitch

    Caravan SandWitch

    77
    19 critic reviews·Sep 11, 2024·Plug In Digital
    PCSwitchPS5
  99. 99
    Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure

    Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure

    77
    14 critic reviews·Jul 24, 2024·Netflix
    PCSwitchPS5
  100. 100
    Metal Slug Tactics

    Metal Slug Tactics

    77
    31 critic reviews·Nov 4, 2024·Gamirror Games
    PCPS4Xbox OneSwitch +2