Best Indie Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated indie games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Indie games on Steam.

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Cave Story+ Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Price -60% 6.10€
Rating 9.0
Release 22 Nov 2011
SkyDrift Get closer than ever before to the world of adrenaline pumping sky-racing where flyboys can test and master their flying and combat skills against the deadliest opponents! Admire amazingly detailed terrains. Unlock state-of-the-art planes and personalize them with unique racing skins.

Price -95% 0.50€
Rating 8.4
Release 21 Nov 2011
Gemini Rue Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Price -81% 1.55€
Rating 8.4
Release 26 Oct 2011
The Haunted: Hells Reach Winner of 2010′s Make Something Unreal contest, The Haunted: Hells Reach is a fast-paced horror game where your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault of Hell.

Price 8.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 24 Oct 2011
PAYDAY™ The Heist Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”

Price -90% 1.49€
Rating 9.2
Release 20 Oct 2011
Before the Echo Before the Echo combines elements of both rhythm and role-playing games to create an entirely unique experience.

Price 3.99€
Rating 8.2
Release 20 Oct 2011
Costume Quest A Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions.

Price -91% 0.99€
Rating 9.0
Release 14 Oct 2011
Orcs Must Die! Slice them, burn them, skewer them, and launch them - no matter how you get it done, orcs must die in this fantasy action-strategy game from Robot Entertainment.

Price -95% 0.47€
Rating 9.3
Release 11 Oct 2011
The Binding of Isaac Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!

Price -60% 1.99€
Rating 9.3
Release 28 Sep 2011
Nuclear Dawn Explore war-torn post-apocalyptic landscapes and take fight against enemies using various weapons in this FPS/RTS hybrid.

Price -95% 0.54€
Rating 7.6
Release 26 Sep 2011
Rock of Ages A rock-solid combination of rock-rolling action, deep strategy, and captivating art and music from different ages of history, this is a game of crush or be crushed!

Price -25% 7.50€
Rating 8.8
Release 07 Sep 2011
Serious Sam Double D XXL Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!

Price -94% 0.67€
Rating 7.9
Release 30 Aug 2011
Alien Hallway Players measure stamina with a never-ending stream of green creatures within the borders of a special military mission.

Price -92% 0.41€
Rating 6.2
Release 19 Aug 2011
Blocks That Matter When indie game developers Alexey and Markus are in trouble, their only hope comes from their creation.

Price 4.99€
Rating 7.4
Release 19 Aug 2011
Avadon: The Black Fortress Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)

Price -83% 1.72€
Rating 7.7
Release 17 Aug 2011
Bastion Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

Price -87% 2.06€
Rating 9.4
Release 16 Aug 2011
Space Pirates and Zombies Explore a randomly generated Galaxy populated with factions, enemies, missions, and items providing you with a unique experience each time you play.

Price -89% 1.18€
Rating 8.7
Release 15 Aug 2011
EDGE EDGE, the award winning retro-styled platform game has been extended! Now with over 40 brand new levels, additional music and all-new races against the notorious Dark Cube!

Price -90% 0.72€
Rating 8.8
Release 11 Aug 2011
Trauma An elaborate puzzle challenge combined with an unconventional story.

Price -79% 0.52€
Rating 6.6
Release 08 Aug 2011
LIMBO Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Price 9.99€
Rating 9.1
Release 02 Aug 2011
Chantelise - A Tale of Two Sisters A whimsical Action-RPG brought to you from the creators of the renowned Recettear ~ An Item Shop's Tale. Purchase before August 5th and save!

Price 7.99€
Rating 7.2
Release 29 Jul 2011
E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.

Price -75% 2.43€
Rating 8.2
Release 29 Jul 2011
Runespell: Overture This role-playing game, set in an alternate medieval Europe, combines poker mechanics with power ups and collectible cards.

Price 8.99€
Rating 7.0
Release 20 Jul 2011
Cthulhu Saves the World The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!

Price -86% 0.42€
Rating 8.8
Release 13 Jul 2011