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Best Indie games of 2020
The 48 best Indie games released in 2020, ranked from 10,233 critic and player ratings.
The best Indie game of 2020 is Hades, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2020.
- 48 games are listed on this page, carrying 10,233 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 48
01
B
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
90
/100
03
The Henry Stickmin Collection
The Henry Stickmin Collection is a Newgrounds choose-your-own-path classic, reborn and revitalized. This 6-game epic culminates in multiple entirely canon, extremely different endings. Each step of the journey has you choose from options such as a Teleporter or calling in your buddy Charles to help you out. Correct choices will move the story forward, but incorrect choices lead to a fail. If you get to the end on your first try, you're doing it wrong. Failing is half the fun.
88
/100
B
Hades
A rogue-lite hack and slash dungeon crawler in which Zagreus, son of Hades the Greek god of the dead, attempts to escape his home and his oppressive father by fighting the souls of the dead through the various layers of the ever-shifting underworld, while getting to know and forging relationships with its inhabitants.
94
/100
02
Spelunky 2
Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
90
/100
03
The Henry Stickmin Collection
The Henry Stickmin Collection is a Newgrounds choose-your-own-path classic, reborn and revitalized. This 6-game epic culminates in multiple entirely canon, extremely different endings. Each step of the journey has you choose from options such as a Teleporter or calling in your buddy Charles to help you out. Correct choices will move the story forward, but incorrect choices lead to a fail. If you get to the end on your first try, you're doing it wrong. Failing is half the fun.
88
/100
04
Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's classic science fiction first person shooter, Half-Life. Powered by Source Engine, You will re-visit the inaugural role of Gordon Freeman and his memorable journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Expect detailed environments to explore, a huge cast of characters and experimental weaponry. All-new music, voice acting, choreography and added dialogue give way to a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before.
88
/100
05
B
Risk of Rain 2
The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action. No run will ever be the same with randomized stages, enemies, bosses, and items. Play solo, or team up with up to four friends to fight your way through hordes of monsters, unlock new loot, and find a way to escape the planet.
87
/100
06
Monster Train
Hell has frozen over. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno. Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deckbuilding, with three vertical playing fields to defend. Includes the released updates Wild Mutations and Friends & Foes! No playthrough is ever the same, it’s a fresh challenge every time. You’ll never play the same deck twice!
86
/100
07
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
08
S
Factorio
You will be mining resources, researching technologies, building infrastructure, automating production and fighting enemies. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, apply management skills to keep it working and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
86
/100
09
Spiritfarer
Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends. What will you leave behind?
84
/100
10
Streets of Rage 4
Streets of Rage 4 is a side-scrolling beat 'em up that continues the series following the original trilogy. Players fight through Wood Oak City using a mix of returning and new characters, each with their own combat styles and special moves. The game builds on the classic formula with new mechanics while maintaining the responsive, straightforward action the series is known for. Featuring hand-drawn visuals from the team behind Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, it supports both solo and cooperative play locally or online across multiple difficulty levels.
83
/100
11
OMORI
82
/100
12
Squad
82
/100
13
The Pedestrian
82
/100
14
Creaks
82
/100
15
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
16
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
17
Ultrakill
81
/100
18
Noita
80
/100
19
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
80
/100
20
Townscaper
80
/100
21
Visage
80
/100
22
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
79
/100
23
Devolverland Expo
78
/100
24
The Pathless
78
/100
25
Moving Out
77
/100
26
BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
77
/100
27
The White Door
77
/100
28
Fall Guys
77
/100
29
Bugsnax
76
/100
30
Mortal Shell
75
/100
31
Hotshot Racing
75
/100
32
C
Carrion
75
/100
33
Helltaker
74
/100
34
Gunfire Reborn
74
/100
35
Unrailed!
73
/100
36
C
Call of the Sea
72
/100
37
Biped
72
/100
38
Coffee Talk
70
/100
39
Estranged: The Departure
69
/100
40
D
Phasmophobia
69
/100
41
Maneater
68
/100
42
Worms Rumble
67
/100
43
Torchlight III
64
/100
44
Serious Sam 4
63
/100
45
The Suicide of Rachel Foster
63
/100
46
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
60
/100
47
Totally Reliable Delivery Service
56
/100
48
Bright Memory
55
/100
Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a re-envisioning of Valve Software's classic science fiction first person shooter, Half-Life. Powered by Source Engine, You will re-visit the inaugural role of Gordon Freeman and his memorable journey through the Black Mesa Research Facility. Expect detailed environments to explore, a huge cast of characters and experimental weaponry. All-new music, voice acting, choreography and added dialogue give way to a more expansive and immersive experience than ever before.
88
/100
05
B
Risk of Rain 2
The classic multiplayer roguelike, Risk of Rain, returns with an extra dimension and more challenging action. No run will ever be the same with randomized stages, enemies, bosses, and items. Play solo, or team up with up to four friends to fight your way through hordes of monsters, unlock new loot, and find a way to escape the planet.
87
/100
06
Monster Train
Hell has frozen over. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno. Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deckbuilding, with three vertical playing fields to defend. Includes the released updates Wild Mutations and Friends & Foes! No playthrough is ever the same, it’s a fresh challenge every time. You’ll never play the same deck twice!
86
/100
07
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
08
S
Factorio
You will be mining resources, researching technologies, building infrastructure, automating production and fighting enemies. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, apply management skills to keep it working and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.
86
/100
09
Spiritfarer
Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying. You play Stella, ferrymaster to the deceased, a Spiritfarer. Build a boat to explore the world, then befriend and care for spirits before finally releasing them into the afterlife. Farm, mine, fish, harvest, cook, and craft your way across mystical seas. Join the adventure as Daffodil the cat, in two-player cooperative play. Spend relaxing quality time with your spirit passengers, create lasting memories, and, ultimately, learn how to say goodbye to your cherished friends. What will you leave behind?
84
/100
10
Streets of Rage 4
Streets of Rage 4 is a side-scrolling beat 'em up that continues the series following the original trilogy. Players fight through Wood Oak City using a mix of returning and new characters, each with their own combat styles and special moves. The game builds on the classic formula with new mechanics while maintaining the responsive, straightforward action the series is known for. Featuring hand-drawn visuals from the team behind Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, it supports both solo and cooperative play locally or online across multiple difficulty levels.
83
/100
11
OMORI
82
/100
12
Squad
82
/100
13
The Pedestrian
82
/100
14
Creaks
82
/100
15
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
16
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
17
Ultrakill
81
/100
18
Noita
80
/100
19
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
80
/100
20
Townscaper
80
/100
21
Visage
80
/100
22
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
79
/100
23
Devolverland Expo
78
/100
24
The Pathless
78
/100
25
Moving Out
77
/100
26
BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
77
/100
27
The White Door
77
/100
28
Fall Guys
77
/100
29
Bugsnax
76
/100
30
Mortal Shell
75
/100
31
Hotshot Racing
75
/100
32
C
Carrion
75
/100
33
Helltaker
74
/100
34
Gunfire Reborn
74
/100
35
Unrailed!
73
/100
36
C
Call of the Sea
72
/100
37
Biped
72
/100
38
Coffee Talk
70
/100
39
Estranged: The Departure
69
/100
40
D
Phasmophobia
69
/100
41
Maneater
68
/100
42
Worms Rumble
67
/100
43
Torchlight III
64
/100
44
Serious Sam 4
63
/100
45
The Suicide of Rachel Foster
63
/100
46
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
60
/100
47
Totally Reliable Delivery Service
56
/100
48
Bright Memory
55
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Indie game of 2020?
Hades currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 1,644 ratings. It holds a B grade from the Tier community — updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.