The most exciting indie games for 2025 – from Citizen Sleeper 2 to Wanderstop

Source: Metro

Author: Adam Starkey

Published: Jan, 02 2025 01:00

GameCentral names the most promising indie games which should be on your radar in 2025, including big sequels and stop-motion nightmares. While Astro Bot, Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, and other blockbusters led the gaming conversation in 2024, indie games arguably deserved the spotlight more. Balatro, Animal Well, UFO 50, Lorelei And The Laser Eyes, Minishoot’ Adventures, Sorry We’re Closed, and The Rise Of The Golden Idol, were just some of the highlights, and offered more novel variety than the big-hitters.

Image Credit: Metro [Citizen Sleeper 2 gameplay screenshot]

Everything about 2025 suggests it’ll be a banner year for the big dogs, with GTA 6 and the new Nintendo console leading the way, but the expansive gaming landscape today means a hit can strike out of nowhere. Nobody anticipated Helldivers 2’s success or Palworld’s sudden grip on the conversation (for good and bad) for a solid month.

Image Credit: Metro [Slay The Spire 2 screenshot]

Based on what we can predict, we’ve collated a 2025 indie game selection box where every title could potentially rival a Crunchie – whether through a unique concept, being an anticipated sequel, or based on the developer’s past work. Formats: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Image Credit: Metro [Skate Story screenshot]

Release date: January 31. Citizen Sleeper was one of the best surprises of 2022, blending tabletop role-playing mechanics and a meditative sci-fi landscape. The sequel looks like a natural evolution of the original’s highs, with more meaningful choices and a larger expanse to navigate.

Image Credit: Metro [Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound screenshot]

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