A.J. Maciejewski
Disjunction is one of the best indie games that I've played recently with its brilliant blend of story, stealth, and gadget-based combat.
As a dungeon-crawling roguelike, Sword of the Necromancer is quite predictable for the genre despite its clever resurrection mechanic.
Crashlands strikes the perfect balance between the unforgiving Don't Starve and the laidback Minecraft to create a fun survival game.
Although Duck Game is still my go-to multiplayer arena shooter, Crashnauts is a solid entry in the genre with some nifty mechanics.
Project Starship X is a prime example of what happens when a developer puts a lot of effort and love into creating a stand-out sequel.
If you enjoy arcade shooters then Zotrix Starglider will make you want to play some classics from the '80s so you can have a better time.
Ghost Grab 3000 is one of the best indie takes on classic arcade games out there. I simply can't recommend it enough for genre fans.
If you want to master a tough co-op game then Bonkies provides plenty of tricky levels that'll keep you and your chums entertained.
If you have the patience to persevere through its irritatingly tricky segments, Golden Force can be a rewarding fun-filled adventure.
Rhythm Fighter's gameplay is rewarding, impressively strategic, a great deal of fun, and is amplified by its awesome music and art.
Tadpole Treble Encore is a whimsical musical adventure that can easily appeal to gamers of all ages and skill levels.
I had fun with The Unexpected Quest but its failure to challenge me made the experience less satisfying than it could have been.
It may offer solid space combat but Redout: Space Assault's lack of ambition to try anything new holds it back from being special.
It may owe a lot to Hidden in Plain Sight but Unspottable manages to elevate its gameplay to new heights with its super-fun gimmicks.
It's a funny and chaotic Kunio-kun-inspired soccer romp but Strange Field Football could use a bit more structure and fine-tuning.
Those who enjoy Epic Dumpster Bear's humour will surely have a good time with JankBrain yet it remains a bit rough around the edges.
As far as first-person adventure games go, Call of the Sea is a somewhat short and memorable one that you'll be glad you experienced.
Figuring out the many puzzles within Down in Bermuda is a treat thanks to its laidback and adorable game world and simple gameplay.
As a rather short yet wholly immersive puzzle-filled adventure, Iris.Fall manages to remain clever and captivating from start to finish.
Its over-reliance on solving grid-based puzzles takes away from The Pillar: Puzzle Escape's otherwise clever adventure gameplay.