The most awaited indie game releases of 2025 for PS5, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC

With Astrobot crowned Game of the Year at the last The Game Awards gala and as 2025 is about to begin, many gamers are already thinking about all these titles that will hit the market in the coming months. GTA VI, Death Stranding 2, Wild Monster HuntersAnd Shadows of Assassin’s Creed are some examples of the great new developments to come, but we must not forget the Indies.

The works of independent developers continue to surprise millions with their innovative mechanics, captivating narratives, and unique art styles. Balatro was the absolute king of 2024 of this panorama, what will be that of 2025?

Hyper Lightbreaker

We open this list with the new project from Heart Machine, the studio responsible for Solar Ash and Hyper Light Drifter. After experiencing some delays along the way, this action-adventure roguelite It will finally be released in early access in January 2025, for now only on PC. Why is this a game to follow?

Well, because it is a title that, in addition to having an amazing artistic section that further improves that of its predecessor, aims to reinforce that “feeling of constant discovery” how special it made the original delivery. Oh, and don’t forget that multiplayer will be included which will allow you to explore the different biomes of the map with your friends. I can’t wait to try it!

Mandrake

We’re all still waiting for news on Hollow Knight Silksong, but it’s not the only side-scrolling video game that’s got us on edge. Mandragora is a 2.5D action RPG that draws inspiration from the best metroidvania and soulslike to deliver a unique experience in a dark fantasy world that feels very alive. It’s hard not to be captivated by the visuals of this video game after watching a trailer, so below I leave you with one that made us salivate so much.

MOUSE: PI for rent

We really don’t want to repeat ourselves, but it’s impossible not to talk about some incredible visual styles when we think about MOUSE: PI: For Hire. This first-person shooter, which resembles a Disney short film from the 30s, will present us with a vibrant detective novel full of shootouts and humor in which we will face all kinds of thugs to the rhythm of jazz. Without a doubt, we are facing one of the most original works of the entire year 2025.

snowballs

Do you like cyberpunk? In this case, Nivalis is for you. The creators of Cloudpunk present us with a first-person life simulator in which we will have to discover what it really feels like to live in a metropolis of the future like the one seen in “Blade Runner”. To achieve this we will have to create our own ramen restaurant, run a nightclub, go fishing and talk to lots of people with lots of interesting stories to tell us. The possibilities are enormous and we decide what to do with our time in the city. What kind of life would you like to lead in a city like this?

Paravives

After the cancellation of Life By You, it may seem like The Sims will only have to compete with Zoi to continue being the king of conventional life simulators. However, no one should underestimate Paralives. This is a video game that has been in development for many years and aims to offer an even wider range of gameplay possibilities than the EA saga. If you like having the ability to customize everything, this is the game you’re looking for.

Rotatan

We should be grateful that these types of video games exist. In 2007, Sony released an excellent rhythm and strategy video game called Patapon that was simply spectacular. And now, more than fifteen years later, its creators are back with Ratatan, their spiritual successor. This title takes the playable foundation of the original and takes it to a new level by incorporating roguelike elements and a four-player cooperative in which they can fight battles… with up to one hundred enemies simultaneously! And its soundtrack? An absolute delight and one of a kind.

Skating history

For several years, we have been living in the second golden age of skateboard games, and Skate Story aims to be its jewel. Instead of focusing on simulation and realism, developer Sam Eng wants us to experience an adventure with a surreal narrative and aesthetic in which we control a skateboarding demon “made of glass and pain” who must skate through the underworld to save the souls of others. In case you’re wondering, this is a title published by Devolver Digital, so at least everyone should try it at least once.

Kill the Arrow 2

“Deckbuilder” video games have been trending almost since the launch of Slay the Spire, a game that is still considered one of the best indie games of the last decade. What game could surpass a work of this caliber? Well, its new delivery.

Slay the Spire returns with a sequel that aims to expand the playable section of the original in very unexpected ways. At the same time, the developers have been working hard on a new graphics engine to completely renew the visual section and allow the community to create all kinds of mods. In summary: Slay the Spire 2 will be “more and better”.

Solarpunk

This selection could in no way avoid cozy games. In this genre, there is no indie that excites us more than Solarpunk, because it combines survival and construction with renewable energy in a way that conveys great relaxation to the user. However, what seems most incredible to us is his desire to explore floating islands, playable in the company of several friends. This game undoubtedly aims to earn a nomination for “Best Game for Impact” at The Game Awards 2025.