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Best Indie games on PlayStation 5
The 159 best Indie games on PlayStation 5, ranked from 20,544 critic and player ratings.
The best Indie game on PlayStation 5 right now is Satisfactory, with a critic score of 95/100 — 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: 1970 to 2026.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 20,544 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
Satisfactory
Satisfactory is an FPS open-world factory building sim. You play as an engineer on an alien planet tasked to complete ‘Project Assembly’ - a massive machine for a mysterious purpose. Conquer nature, build multi-story factories, and automate to satisfaction!
95
/100
02
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
03
Planet of Lana
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.
93
/100
Satisfactory
Satisfactory is an FPS open-world factory building sim. You play as an engineer on an alien planet tasked to complete ‘Project Assembly’ - a massive machine for a mysterious purpose. Conquer nature, build multi-story factories, and automate to satisfaction!
95
/100
02
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
03
Planet of Lana
A young girl and her loyal friend embark on a rescue mission through a colorful world full of cold machines and unfamiliar creatures. Planet of Lana is a cinematic puzzle adventure framed by an epic sci-fi saga that stretches across centuries and galaxies.
93
/100
04
Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
93
/100
05
S
Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
93
/100
06
Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
92
/100
07
Immortality
Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies was ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. The new game from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story.
92
/100
08
Vampire Survivors
Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
91
/100
09
Balatro
Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters.
91
/100
10
C
Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesiac detective investigating a murder case. The game emphasises dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.
91
/100
11
Rez Infinite
91
/100
12
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
91
/100
13
D
Valheim
90
/100
14
The Forgotten City
90
/100
15
Spelunky 2
90
/100
16
Sea of Stars
90
/100
17
A
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
18
Tunic
89
/100
19
Cocoon
89
/100
20
Viewfinder
89
/100
21
B
Cult of the Lamb
89
/100
22
Blasphemous II
89
/100
23
A
Rocket League
89
/100
24
Night in the Woods
88
/100
25
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
26
A
Dead Cells
88
/100
27
Neon White
88
/100
28
Touhou Luna Nights
88
/100
29
S
Euro Truck Simulator 2
88
/100
30
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
31
S
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
87
/100
32
Death's Door
87
/100
33
Mouthwashing
87
/100
34
What Remains of Edith Finch
87
/100
35
Two Point Hospital
87
/100
36
Jusant
86
/100
37
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
38
Monster Train
86
/100
39
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
40
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
86
/100
41
Core Keeper
86
/100
42
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
85
/100
43
Stray
85
/100
44
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
85
/100
45
Thumper
85
/100
46
Monument Valley 2
85
/100
47
S
Dispatch
85
/100
48
Beat Saber
85
/100
49
Cookie Clicker
85
/100
50
Outer Wilds
85
/100
Finding Paradise
A story-driven experience about two doctors traversing through a dying man's memories to artificially fulfill his last wish.
93
/100
05
S
Hades II
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
93
/100
06
Unpacking
Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told.
92
/100
07
Immortality
Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies was ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. The new game from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story.
92
/100
08
Vampire Survivors
Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
91
/100
09
Balatro
Balatro is a deck-building roguelite in which players construct poker hands to earn chips and overcome enemy blinds. The game features mechanics for enhancing a deck of playing cards, purchasing Jokers that modify hand effects, and discovering synergies to progress through increasingly challenging encounters.
91
/100
10
C
Disco Elysium
Disco Elysium is a role-playing game developed and published by ZA/UM. It is set in the fictional city of Revachol, where players assume the role of an amnesiac detective investigating a murder case. The game emphasises dialogue and skill-based choices, with character attributes represented by internal voices that influence decisions and interactions. Its narrative explores themes of politics, philosophy, and personal identity, and it is known for its unconventional gameplay and deep storytelling.
91
/100
11
Rez Infinite
91
/100
12
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut
91
/100
13
D
Valheim
90
/100
14
The Forgotten City
90
/100
15
Spelunky 2
90
/100
16
Sea of Stars
90
/100
17
A
Hollow Knight: Silksong
90
/100
18
Tunic
89
/100
19
Cocoon
89
/100
20
Viewfinder
89
/100
21
B
Cult of the Lamb
89
/100
22
Blasphemous II
89
/100
23
A
Rocket League
89
/100
24
Night in the Woods
88
/100
25
A
Hollow Knight
88
/100
26
A
Dead Cells
88
/100
27
Neon White
88
/100
28
Touhou Luna Nights
88
/100
29
S
Euro Truck Simulator 2
88
/100
30
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
31
S
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
87
/100
32
Death's Door
87
/100
33
Mouthwashing
87
/100
34
What Remains of Edith Finch
87
/100
35
Two Point Hospital
87
/100
36
Jusant
86
/100
37
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
38
Monster Train
86
/100
39
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
40
Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights
86
/100
41
Core Keeper
86
/100
42
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
85
/100
43
Stray
85
/100
44
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
85
/100
45
Thumper
85
/100
46
Monument Valley 2
85
/100
47
S
Dispatch
85
/100
48
Beat Saber
85
/100
49
Cookie Clicker
85
/100
50
Outer Wilds
85
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Indie game on PlayStation 5?
Satisfactory currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 355 ratings. Ranking 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.