These are our picks for the best upcoming indie games in 2023 and beyond. Because of the current state of many new AAA games, it’s reasonable that many gamers have learned to love more indie games and older games than before.

The indie game industry always manages to leave a good impression on players and critics alike. I hope these games will also prove to be compelling and fun. I will also link the Steam pages of the games so you can wishlist the ones you like.

So without further ado, let’s get right into it!

Animal Well

Animal Well is a 2D Metroidvania platformer from indie developer Shared Memory and publisher Big Mode. If you’re a fan of the popular YouTuber VideoGameDunkey, you may have already heard of this game because Big Mode is his publishing company.

Featuring a pixelated visual style and dark yet atmospheric lighting, this game’s visuals alone are enough to attract many players to it. From the information we have at the time, it seems the game will focus on intricate and fun puzzles, non-linear gameplay, and exploration. Animal Well is set to release in 2024.

Find it on Steam:

Bye Sweet Carole

Bye Sweet Carole is exactly the kind of game that I would personally adore. It’s a horror-thriller adventure game inspired by the works of Chris Darril, who created the Remothered games. Its art style is cartoony but gloomy, and it’s set in the world of Corolla.

You play as Lana Benton, who’s attempting to find the girl named Carole Simmons. In a world infested by bunnies, the horror elements of this game seem quite original. It’s set to release in 2024.

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