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.
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JudgeSim
Things were worse than ever in Banana Republic, a somber island country. While anarchists roamed the streets, corruption was running deeper due to economic crisis and rising crime rates. Bearing these burdens were "judges" who tried to make things right with honesty...
Mech Builder
Welcome to Mech Builder- a relaxing puzzle game inspired by Model building(gunpla). You will experience the relaxing process of building a model kit with complete freedom with over 70+ puzzles.
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Battle Grounds III
After 6 years of development, Battle Grounds III (BG3) is the next iteration in the classic franchise which began 17 years ago. Prepare for battle in the American War of Independence!
Man I Just Wanna Go Home
Man I Just Wanna Go Home is an "MSPaint-noir" visual novel with 13 endings, a unique visual style and a killer 80s inspired soundtrack. The story revolves around a delivery person stranded in an unfamiliar part of the city under the devastating rain. All he wants is to get home. Help him!
Rally Mechanic Simulator: Light Edition
Step into the world of rally car mechanics with Rally Mechanic Simulator: Prologue, a free introduction to the full game. Take your first steps as a rally mechanic, facing the challenges of fixing and tuning a rally car.
Prospector: The First Contract
As the Prospector in this Prologue chapter, you will be taking on your first contract. Explore new planets, gather resources, build your fully automated base, and ship materials to distant colonies.
Anger Foot
Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.
Master Bladesmith
This unique RPG blends VR action and progression. Mine materials, buy equipment, build your arsenal by crafting more and more powerful blades. Battle in the Time Chamber to test your creations as you progress through levels, and build your character as you upgrade your equipment.
Football Referee Simulator
Football Referee Simulator—the groundbreaking game that puts you in the referee's shoes! Are you ready to kickstart your career in the lower divisions and ascend to legendary status by overseeing thrilling finals?
Pizza Hero
Pizza Hero is a unique shoot 'em up roguelike. The toppings you select affect your abilities. For example, pepperoni throws grenades while blue cheese creates a pungent perimeter.
BROKE PROTOCOL
A fully moddable city sandbox with jobs, NPCs, apartments, garages, gangs, and more. Broke Protocol is an open-world action game focused on roleplaying and custom content. Define your goals and identity in a persistent, reactive world where you write your own story.
Beat Hazard 3
Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Gladiator Guild Manager
A strategic autobattler sim where you build a team of gladiators, compete in arenas, plan fight tactics, and form alliances. Combine fighters, beasts, and mages, develop and equip them to optimize your well-oiled fighting machine, dominate the championships, and leave your mark on the world.
Diorama Builder
The pleasure of assembling, admiring, and interacting with your own Dioramas collection, without ever losing a piece.
Everafter Falls
Rediscover the simple life. Farm, fish, forge and fight to restore the peace in an all-new farming adventure. Features split-screen coop, a helpful pet, automated drones, resourceful pixies, a card-eating progression system, and dangerous dungeons to delve into!
Screw Drivers
Crazy physics and high-speed races! Craft vehicles cleverly by combining building blocks and mechanical parts to create powerful drivetrains. Unlock new parts, race for the gold, and challenge your friends in multiplayer.
PegIdle
PegIdle is a Pachinko idle game! Aim and shoot your balls to clear all the pegs on the board. Recieve gold by hitting the golden pegs or by landing balls into the moving bucket. Purchasing auto ball drop will automaticly drop balls onto the board. Spend your gold on new balls and ball upgrades!