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Best Indie games of 2018
The 89 best Indie games released in 2018, ranked from 15,673 critic and player ratings.
The best Indie game of 2018 is Return of the Obra Dinn, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated août 2026.
01
Return of the Obra Dinn
In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
95
/100
02
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
03
Into the Breach
90
/100
Return of the Obra Dinn
In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues.
95
/100
02
Celeste
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
91
/100
03
Into the Breach
90
/100
04
We Were Here Too
We Were Here Too is an online only, first-person cooperative adventure set in a fictional medieval castle. The survivors find themselves in a drastically different scenario. One is trapped in what seems like a royal court, while the other finds themselves in an abandoned tomb. Once again, all they have is a walkie-talkie, with a familiar voice on the other end. Do you have what it takes to survive the castle… together with your friend?
90
/100
05
Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
90
/100
06
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
07
Wandersong
Wandersong takes you on a whimsical, musical journey across the globe. Eons ago, the goddess Eya put the universe into motion with her music--now, as she does every epoch or so, she's going to sing a new song and reset existence. You play as a lowly bard tasked with finding the pieces of a mysterious melody called the Earthsong, which is said to be able to preserve the planet. Use your singing to help characters, solve puzzles, and save the world!
89
/100
08
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
88
/100
09
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
87
/100
10
Two Point Hospital
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County. Build and customise your hospital - it is yours after all - with specialist diagnosis and treatment facilities, as well as the very latest in ornamental technology!
87
/100
11
The Forest
86
/100
12
Iconoclasts
86
/100
13
Florence
86
/100
14
Frostpunk
85
/100
15
Beat Saber
85
/100
16
Just Shapes & Beats
85
/100
17
The Messenger
84
/100
18
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
19
F1 2018
84
/100
20
Moss
84
/100
21
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
22
Kenshi
84
/100
23
Chuchel
83
/100
24
Subnautica
83
/100
25
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
26
Kingdom Two Crowns
83
/100
27
Moonlighter
82
/100
28
Among Us
82
/100
29
Gris
81
/100
30
CrossCode
81
/100
31
Overcooked! 2
80
/100
32
Donut County
80
/100
33
The Red Strings Club
80
/100
34
Forgotton Anne
80
/100
35
Orwell: Ignorance is Strength
80
/100
36
Project Warlock
80
/100
37
Northgard
79
/100
38
The Gardens Between
79
/100
39
FRAMED Collection
79
/100
40
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
79
/100
41
Omensight
79
/100
42
The Jackbox Party Pack 5
79
/100
43
Horizon Chase Turbo
78
/100
44
Green Hell
78
/100
45
Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle
78
/100
46
Timespinner
78
/100
47
The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
78
/100
48
Minit
78
/100
49
Wizard of Legend
77
/100
50
Ghost of a Tale
77
/100
We Were Here Too
We Were Here Too is an online only, first-person cooperative adventure set in a fictional medieval castle. The survivors find themselves in a drastically different scenario. One is trapped in what seems like a royal court, while the other finds themselves in an abandoned tomb. Once again, all they have is a walkie-talkie, with a familiar voice on the other end. Do you have what it takes to survive the castle… together with your friend?
90
/100
05
Lethal League Blaze
Banging beats and mad style, Lethal League Blaze is the most intense ball game you can play online with up to 4 players.
90
/100
06
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
89
/100
07
Wandersong
Wandersong takes you on a whimsical, musical journey across the globe. Eons ago, the goddess Eya put the universe into motion with her music--now, as she does every epoch or so, she's going to sing a new song and reset existence. You play as a lowly bard tasked with finding the pieces of a mysterious melody called the Earthsong, which is said to be able to preserve the planet. Use your singing to help characters, solve puzzles, and save the world!
89
/100
08
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a rogue-lite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
88
/100
09
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice VR Edition
87
/100
10
Two Point Hospital
Design stunning hospitals, cure peculiar illnesses and manage troublesome staff as you spread your budding healthcare organisation across Two Point County. Build and customise your hospital - it is yours after all - with specialist diagnosis and treatment facilities, as well as the very latest in ornamental technology!
87
/100
11
The Forest
86
/100
12
Iconoclasts
86
/100
13
Florence
86
/100
14
Frostpunk
85
/100
15
Beat Saber
85
/100
16
Just Shapes & Beats
85
/100
17
The Messenger
84
/100
18
FAR: Lone Sails
84
/100
19
F1 2018
84
/100
20
Moss
84
/100
21
Guacamelee! 2
84
/100
22
Kenshi
84
/100
23
Chuchel
83
/100
24
Subnautica
83
/100
25
The Banner Saga 3
83
/100
26
Kingdom Two Crowns
83
/100
27
Moonlighter
82
/100
28
Among Us
82
/100
29
Gris
81
/100
30
CrossCode
81
/100
31
Overcooked! 2
80
/100
32
Donut County
80
/100
33
The Red Strings Club
80
/100
34
Forgotton Anne
80
/100
35
Orwell: Ignorance is Strength
80
/100
36
Project Warlock
80
/100
37
Northgard
79
/100
38
The Gardens Between
79
/100
39
FRAMED Collection
79
/100
40
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
79
/100
41
Omensight
79
/100
42
The Jackbox Party Pack 5
79
/100
43
Horizon Chase Turbo
78
/100
44
Green Hell
78
/100
45
Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle
78
/100
46
Timespinner
78
/100
47
The Missing: J.J. Macfield and the Island of Memories
78
/100
48
Minit
78
/100
49
Wizard of Legend
77
/100
50
Ghost of a Tale
77
/100
FAQ
What is the best Indie game of 2018?
Return of the Obra Dinn currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 476 ratings. Ranking updated août 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.