For this list, we’re shining the spotlight on the best indie games released in 2024. While it’s technically a ranked list, let’s be real – it’s also super subjective because comparing games across wildly different genres is like comparing apples to existential horror walking sims. (Spoiler: they’re both great in their own way.)

From an absurd 'slapformer' to stunning art and story-driven gameplay, these were our favourite indie games of the year.

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