Boson
A
very challenging and unique high-speed platformer; you are inside the
Higgs Boson Collider with a mission to discover strange new particles.
Super sleek controls make for hours of great gameplay.
Download: http://www.boson-x.com/
Cave Story
One
of the more well-known, this game has to make any indie game list. With
a great and emotive story line, likeable characters, flawless and
challenging gameplay, an awesome soundtrack and amazing re-playability,
Cave Story is the epitome of what an indie game should be.
Download: http://www.cavestory.org/downloads_game.php
I'm Scared
Don't
be fooled by this game's simple graphics and gameplay, it's actually a
pretty scary, if not a fairly short, horror indie game. Don't be afraid
to consult a walkthrough for this one, as it has an interesting use of
'out of game' features that eerily seem to take control of your
computer.
Download: http://gamejolt.com/games/other/imscared-a-pixelated-nightmare/10058/
Paranoiac
Another
survival horror game that might surprise you. I was skeptical at first
that a game of this style could scare me, but the developers did a
really great job of creating a creepy and immersive atmosphere. A fairly
difficult puzzle-based game, you'll spend a lot of time dreading what's
behind the next door.
Download: http://www.vgperson.com/games/paranoiac.htm
The Crooked Man
From
the same developers as 'Paranoiac', this game is very similar in style
and equally as creepy. If you enjoy games like Silent Hill, you'll
definitely enjoy this game, which has created an interesting new cryptid
for the internet to enjoy - the crooked man.
Download: http://www.vgperson.com/games/crookedman.htm
Super Meat Boy
Another
well-known indie game, Super Meat Boy is a classic platformer that will
have you smashing your keyboard to pieces in frustration. Praised for
it's spectacularly accurate controls and infamous for its difficulty,
Super Meat Boy is a must for any indie gamer. If, like me, you are
obsessed by completing a game 100%, you may need to quit your full time
job and expect to develop an irrational hatred for band-aids. This game
isn't free - the developers deserve every penny for this lengthy and
eye-gougingly fun game.
Download (not free): http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-SMB/super-meat-boy
The Witches House
Another
horror game, The Witches House has also received a lot of praise for
its surprising ability to terrify despite its seemingly simple graphics.
Challenging puzzles coupled with a strange and macabre story make this
game memorable to say the least.
Download: http://www.vgperson.com/games/witchhouse.htm
ViViD
A
platformer with a twist, ViViD is one of the shorter games on this
list, but still deserving of a lot of attention. Difficult enough to
challenge even experienced gamers yet not quite screen-punchingly hard
that you'll give up, ViViD is the perfect game to play if you've got a
couple of hours to spare.
Download: http://gamejolt.com/games/vivid/download-distribution/11301/?os=windows
Zzzz-Zzzz-Zzzz
A
very strange game indeed, Zzzz, as its title may suggest, has a
dream-like storyline with interesting and varied game mechanics. With a
somewhat non-linear gameplay style, Zzzz will have you running around
and scratching your head for hours, trying to find how out to proceed.
Download: http://gamejolt.com/games/platformer/zzzz-zzzz-zzzz/16113/
SCP Containment Breach
If
you know what an Indie Game is, then you've probably heard of SCP. A
game with lots of mods and frequent updates, SCP has great replay value
and is a good example (similar to Slenderman) of how viral internet
stories can evolve into awesome games. Have you seen the Doctor Who
episode 'Blink'? Let it be a warning to you...
Download: http://www.scpcbgame.com/
And Everything Started To Fall
This
game hit me right in the feels. A very short one indeed, but definitely
worth playing. Thought-provoking and with simple gameplay, this game
will leave you feeling either hopeful or utterly depressed. It's amazing
how much a simple game can make you contemplate life...
Download: http://gamejolt.com/games/platformer/and-everything-started-to-fall/1262/
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