The Best Indie Games Of 2022 That Nobody Knows About
2022 is the year of indie! The best indie games of 2022 are set in an imaginative world where game developers flex their adaptability and creativity in order to produce a unique game that can't be found at large triple A studios. Some of the top indie games of the year not only encapsulate players with an immersive story, but with a simplified gameplay that keeps them coming back for more. Featuring the latest releases and long-awaited sequels, this list showcases titles from every genre from the most popular action RPG's of the year to the best sports game of 2022.
Some of the most popular indie games of 2022 includes titles like Skatebird, Chorus, Where Cards Fall, and Omno which features simple yet fun gameplay mechanics and level design, but also includes a powerful and heartwarming narrative. Meanwhile other titles such as Tunic, Death's Door, and Sifu showcases their own unique brand of difficulty that challenges players in ways they have never faced before and ambitiously attempts to become one of the hardest games of 2022. What are the top 10 indie games of 2022?
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Death's Door is a delightfully charming game that is filled to the brim with action-packed combat. Both players and critics alike praise the game's imaginative setting, solid gameplay mechanics, and overall experience, making this one of the most popular indie games of the year.
- Developer: Acid Nerve
- Released: 2021
- Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Set in a ruined land and armed with only your own curiosity, players take on the role of a small fox who explores a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters. Created by one man, the indie game stands out from the rest for its imaginative world, well balanced gameplay mechanics, and a challenging level design making it one of the best games of the year,
- Developer: Andrew Shouldice
- Released: 2022
- Platform: Xbox X/S, Xbox One, PC
In a cybernetically enhanced world, players control a stray cat who falls into a world populated by robots, machines, and viruses as he sets out on an adventure to return to his family. This mysterious third-person adventure showcases truly stunning graphics and masterful platforming in a game designed to simultaneously pull on heartstrings, and potentially terrify players.
- Developer: BlueTwelve Studio
- Released: 2022
- Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC
A fast-paced action thrill ride, Neon white puts players in the seat of an assassin group known as Neon, who wear animal masks as they embark on missions. In this particular mission, players will control White, who is set to exterminate a dangerous horde of demons from Heaven.
- Developer: Angel Matrix
- Released: 2022
- Platform: Nintendo Switch, PC
Created by a solo developer and father of three, Omno is a journey of emotional discovery as it tasks players to explore an ancient world of wonders that is full of puzzles, secrets, and obstacles to overcome. Praised by both players and critics, Omno is a prime example of what indie game is and should be.
- Developer: Jonas Manke
- Released: 2021
- Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
The third entry to OlliOlli series, OlliOlli World improves every aspect of the previous entries, everything from the colorful wacky world to the amount of customization. Studio Roll7 knew exactly what they wanted to do and created a skateboarding utopia that is filled to the brim with eccentric characters and vibrant locations.
- Developer: Roll7
- Released: 2022
- Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch