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One of the best things about our jobs here at 2Game is that the Editorial Team has the opportunity to highlight games that otherwise don't often get pushed into the limelight. Today, we've prepared one such highlight featuring eight delightful indie games you forgot to play when they first came out! And hey, if it's the sheer variety that you're most concerned about, boy howdy have we got you covered.
From deck builders to survival RPGs, from spy shooters to party titles - there's something for everyone in this article here. And the best part of it all is that none of the featured games are very expensive at all! You could be gaming for less than $5, in fact. So, we won't dawdle any longer: if you're in the market for a delightfully weird new gaming experience on the cheap, scroll on ahead and have fun.
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8 Awesome Indies You Forgot to Play on Launch Day
Banners of Ruin
Deckbuilders are all the rage nowadays, and for good reason, too. Banners of Ruin is one of the more recent releases in its niche, and not only does it look incredible, but it's also a heck of a tactical RPG, to boot. Players get to choose between six disparate races of creatures and then build up their decks for an increasingly more challenging bouts of combat. The game's quasi-realistic art style lends itself very well to the grim nature of its story, and with a wealth of content, it's a must-have for genre veterans.
Dredge
The most popular game on this list, Dredge is doubtlessly a must-play for most gamers. Still, with so many high-profile AAAs coming out in the past couple of weeks, it's not surprising if you accidentally overlooked Dredge when it first launched. If that's the case, now's the time to correct this wrong. A deeply immersive horror RPG, Dredge serves up one of the most compelling tales of cosmic horror yet. To say nothing of its various seafaring monstrosities!
Deceive Inc.
The only truly competitive multiplayer indie we've seen in quite a long while now, Deceive Inc. reminds us of some of the best parts of the old Team Fortress 2 matches. Except, of course, everyone's kinda running the Spy in this game. In Deceive Inc., players take control over a wide variety of super-spies as they duke it out at the turn of the century. Expies of all sorts are available here, from James Bond to Cate Archer, and the game offers a multiplayer experience like no other. A must-play, if you're looking for something new and exciting to play with friends!
Rough Justice: '84
Have you ever wanted to run a security agency? If so, Rough Justice: '84 lets you do precisely just that. Of course, against the colorful backdrop of the early 80s. A curious combination of classic RPG mechanics with the progression of a grand strategy game, Rough Justice delivers an entirely unique gameplay experience that's not perfectly polished, but more than makes up for its bits of jank with sheer flavour. A real joy to play, if you're into more experimental titles.
Life of Delta
For those who never forgot about ye olde point 'n' click adventures, Life of Delta may well end up being an unexpected surprise. A classic puzzle-driven adventure game, here players step into the literal shoes of a friendly robot on his trudge through the post-apocalypse. Not necessarily an original idea, we'll permit, but it's a whimsical story nonetheless. One that PC gaming veterans are likely to get on the basis of nostalgia, if nothing else!
King of the Castle
The second indie multiplayer game on this list, King of the Castle is a party game with support for up to 24 players per match, each of whom takes up a role as a member of the royal court. There's a downright ridiculous number of unique situations, twists, and turns to choose from, with the devs citing a grand total of 950 events with 80 possible endings. Since each player gets their own objectives and goals that often go against those of other players, it's not hard to see where all the intrigue comes from!
Blanc
For those who'd prefer a more straightforward sidescrolling experience, Blanc comes in as a lovely choice. With its optional two-player co-op, Blanc presents its players with a surprisingly emotional experience that stands out amidst a sea of indie sidescrollers. It's a short, contained experience for sure, but one whose narrative development is bound to stay with you for a good long while.
PERISH
Ever felt like duking it out through Purgatory itself? Because, at its core, that's precisely what PERISH offers - no more or less. A high-octane, ridiculously brutal arena-based FPS with a unique aesthetic, PERISH delivers the kind of gunplay you rarely see in indie shooters. It also plays host to a surprisingly comprehensive array of content. Though its difficulty won't be for the faint of heart, its satisfying movement, gunplay, and a rich roster of enemies to burn through won't leave anyone disappointed with their investment!
Stay Tuned for More!
Have we given you an idea of what your next game might be? We hope so, because each and every one of the games featured on this list has impressed us in some way! They're a fun, delightful bunch - one that got overshadowed by other games coming out within the same time window. So, with that in mind, and considering just how cheap many of them are, we invite you to give them a shot!
And, of course, you can expect plenty more such highlights here at 2Game! For example, here are a couple of articles we recommend you check out:
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