“Oxenfree” tells two very different stories based on how it is played, but outside of that has little replayability. Not much can be said about the plot without spoiling it, but the $20 price tag is not unreasonable. The game is for most major operating systems, Xbox One, and Playstation 4. “Oxenfree” is a supernatural story-based adventure game, centering on a girl named Alex who goes to a party on an island with her friend and her new stepbrother. It is the earliest game on this list, as it came out on Jan. “Oxenfree” is the debut game of Night School Studio, founded in 2014. To bring some worthy attention to these undersold games, here are some of the best indie video games of the 2016. Yet with so many Triple-A games taking the spotlight this year, it is easy to forget the less advertized games.
Games like “Overwatch,” “Uncharted 4,” “Civilization VI” and “Dark Souls III” all came out in the last calendar year, and all have been incredibly popular. and perhaps, one of the best indie narrative games of all time.2016 was a great year for video games all around. That Dragon, Cancer is without a doubt 2016's best nonfiction narrative game. We respect the bravery and devotion behind this game’s creation, and firmly recommend purchasing it if you haven’t already.
At the end, you'll come away with a deeper understanding of life, death, and the overwhelming love and strength needed to push forward in the face of a dragon like cancer. The family worked tirelessly to create this project, and it shows. We respect the bravery and devotion behind this game’s Created by the family of a young boy stricken with cancer, the game gives you a fly-on-the-wall perspective into the realm of childhood cancer. The game That Dragon, Cancer is one of the most heart-wrenching games you’ll ever play, and for good reason. That Dragon, CancerĬancer is a painful, difficult subject that is made infinitely more complex when it afflicts a child. Scored by the award-winning Journey composer, Austin Wintory, Abzu has one of this year's most beautiful indie game soundtracks and succeeds in being one of the most graceful titles of 2016. Scored by the award-winning Journey composer,Ībzu is a game that can be played in a single sitting, and can be played through multiple different times if you're looking for something to help you float away for a while.
Abzu is a game that can be played in a single sitting, and can be played through multiple different times if you're looking for something to help you float away for a while. There's almost something Studio Ghibli-esque about Abzu's message and striking visuals. Despite having no vocal narration, Abzu's message and story are understandable and cohesive. While the story may be short, Abzu is nevertheless a beautiful underwater adventure that instantly pulls you in and refuses to let go. However, if you’ve been waiting patiently for word on this year's "best of the best" indie games, your wait is now over!īelow, we’ve compiled a list of our picks for the best indie games of 2016! AbzuĪbzu is a perfect example of an indie game that excels in its simplicity.
There’s something inherently special about the indie genre, as no two games are the same, and all of them have a lot to offer. We’ve played hundreds of indie games this year, and have enjoyed each and every one of them for various different reasons.