Although you can find the best indie games on nearly any platform nowadays, most of them began on PC. With platforms like itch.io allowing anyone to send their magnum opus — or tech demo — to the masses, PC games are still the go-to spot for creative and innovative indies. Here are our best indie games on PC, from fan-favorite hits like Cuphead to the lesser-known That Dragon, Cancer.
If you’re looking for games on a console, we’ve also found the best indie games on Nintendo Switch and indie games on PS4.
Return of the Obra Dinn
Into the Breach
That Dragon, Cancer
Quadrilateral Cowboy
Her Story
Papers, Please
Cuphead
Celeste
Spelunky 2
Hollow Knight
Dead Cells
Owlboy
Undertale
Stardew Valley
Where the Water Tastes Like Wine
FTL: Faster Than Light
Frostpunk
The Stanley Parable
The Beginner's Guide
Unavowed
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