Indie games truly captivate gamers with their uniqueness and super low hardware requirements. You don’t need to invest a lot, both in terms of hardware and money to buy games, and you can still enjoy a remarkable experience that even AAA blockbuster titles might not deliver.
Here are the top 10 indie games that are both fun and lightweight, the “best of the best” on Steam in early 2021. Check them out!
Skul: The Hero Slayer
The storyline in Skul: The Hero Slayer is somewhat… unconventional. A group of adventurers along with the “Hero of Caerleon” join forces with the imperial army to wipe out the demon castle. All the demons are captured as prisoners, except for a little skeleton named “Skul”. You will take on the role of this little guy to embark on a journey to free your “lord” and save your kind.
Besides the interesting plot revolving around an anti-hero character, the game also features very engaging gameplay. Skul is not an ordinary skeleton. It can swap skulls and gain new skills based on the skull it is wearing. The graphics are also extremely appealing with stunning slash and explosion effects.
Hades
Released at the end of 2019, Hades quickly became one of the best indie games on Steam and also the top-selling game. Playing as Zagreus, the immortal son of Hades, you must battle furious souls to escape from Hell. The game features gameplay that can be described as classic yet extremely captivating with the creativity and meticulous work from the developers.
Instead of simple attacks with a single button, you can unleash beautiful combos in various situations, giving players many options to fight monsters. Especially, whenever you execute perfectly timed combos without a single wasted hit, Zagreus becomes cocky and delivers cool lines like John Wick. This is an amazing game for those who enjoy hack-and-slash gameplay, appreciate classic yet sharp and high-quality graphics, and it’s priced quite reasonably; definitely a must-try.
Phasmophobia
A co-op ghost-hunting game. What could be more fun than exploring a haunted house with friends? You can play in a group of 4, tasked with collecting evidence of ghosts at a location to sell to a ghost-hunting team.
With over a dozen different types of ghosts, each with unique characteristics that require different investigation methods to be effective. The graphics and sound are also very realistic, ensuring that you and your friends will have both scary and fun ghost-hunting experiences, with more fear equating to more fun.
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a side-scrolling action role-playing game. The story follows a young man who is a mix between a Cyclops and Ghost Rider as he slashes through everything he encounters. With fast-paced action, diverse weapons, smooth movement, and engaging gameplay, the game has received high praise from critics.
Dead Cells also stands out with its spectacular boss battles and charming pixel art graphics. However, many gamers rate this game as having a high difficulty level, so it’s best to play only if you’re confident in your “getting beaten” skills.
Green Hell
Explore the vast Amazon rainforest in the game Green Hell. The Amazon in the game is likened to a Green Hell because once you enter, it’s almost impossible to return. In the game, you will join your teammates in exploring to uncover the cause of the deaths of many creatures and tribes in the forest.
Of course, this is not an easy task, and everyone is ready to meet their end here. But with survival skills, judgment, and decision-making abilities, players can help their characters overcome challenges. The realism and brutality are what have made Green Hell successful, so be prepared for a journey where your most reliable tool is your own two hands.