It appears we should credit Kotaku for first running the story that 33% of all Steam games were launched on the popular digital game storefront in 2016. We no longer have a separate “walking simulator” list, for example, and our mobile list focuses on games that truly exploit touchscreens and portable devices. In fact, this year we collapsed several blades into the main cauldron. Of course, we stick with the top ten format, as it provides tough constraints, and rather than break it out into separate categories, we threw everything at the gauntlet. In the end, we sought to create a year-end list that had a fair representation across the spectrum of genres and ideas and approaches and play styles. But most of us crawled back in there to help cover as many underrated, obscure titles and new developers as we could. It made the completionists among us just straight quit. Not only that, I still enjoy it just as much too.2016 made being an indie game critic a truly Herculean task.
It makes it feel like you are a part of the song on every level, which each have a unique song in a different genre.Įven now, months on from its release, this game still makes me laugh and smile just as it did when I first played it. What is it that makes the game so magical you might be wondering?Įverything in each level acts as a part of the song that plays along with your actions. She must find her way home while avoiding the many dangers along the game. You take on the role of Baton, a tadpole who swims too far into the river and get scooped up by a pelican and brought far away.
It is a relatively unknown title compared to most on this list, but my goodness, is it a magical experience. In the end, the musical Tadpole Trebletook the spot. Oh, how I said "hmm, ha, um" and grunted and groaned attempting to decide between this and Darkest Dungeon as the number one indie game of 2016. It is one of those games that once you start playing, you don't want to stop. It is a brilliant game and easily one of the best titles to release this year. What heroes will you keep and what heroes will you send on suicidal missions where you know they will likely meet their doom. As stress builds, they begin to become afflicted with all forms of psychological problems.ĭarkest Dungeonis a dark world and one where you will have to commit horrible acts in order to succeed in your goal to restore your family estate. There are no all mighty and indestructible heroes. It takes a different approach to how the stress of adventuring affects its many heroes. It was a very close and tough decision but yes, Darkest Dungeon takes second place on the 10 Best Indie Games of 2016. This hardcore turn-based combat RPG is absolute genius.
Oh my! I bet you weren't expecting Darkest Dungeon to be second on this list. Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, PS4 and PS Vita
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