The best indie games of 2024

A still from the video game Thank Goodness You're Here!
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The best indie games of 2024 showcased the ingenuity and creativity of independent game developers, covering a wide range of genres and artistic styles. We were left in stitches by a surprising comedy platformer, we were taken back in time by retro graphics and we were moved by an emotionally powerful open-world adventure.

While Balatro has dominated many lists of the indie games of the year, as well as the download charts, we have focused more on concept and game art for our list. That's not to say that we've ignored gameplay, but we've given particular attention to the games that won us over with creative approaches and stunning artistic style.

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