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Best Indie games of 2020
The 81 best Indie games released in 2020, ranked from 9,558 critic and player ratings.
The best Indie game of 2020 is Hades, with a critic score of 94/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
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
A
Hades
93
/100
03
Spelunky 2
90
/100
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
A
Hades
93
/100
03
Spelunky 2
90
/100
04
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
05
Tetris Effect: Connected
Tetris Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for. Connect and play with or against each other in all-new modes like "Zone Battle," which shakes up traditional 1-on-1 Tetris gameplay via the time-stopping Zone mechanic, or try the innovative co-op of "Connected" mode, where up to three players can literally connect their Tetris playfields together and play as one, as they work together to take down a series of increasingly-challenging CPU-controlled bosses.
89
/100
06
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
88
/100
07
The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
88
/100
08
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
09
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
10
Observer: System Redux
The year is 2084. In a dark cyberpunk world shattered by plagues and wars, become a neural detective and hack into the minds of others. Rebuilt and augmented for the next-generation, Observer: System Redux is the definitive vision of one of the most acclaimed cyberpunk stories in games.
86
/100
11
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
12
Until You Fall
86
/100
13
Factorio
86
/100
14
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
15
Spiritfarer
84
/100
16
Paradise Killer
84
/100
17
Art of Rally
83
/100
18
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
19
Carto
82
/100
20
The Pedestrian
82
/100
21
Creaks
82
/100
22
Disc Room
82
/100
23
Them's Fightin' Herds
82
/100
24
Huntdown
82
/100
25
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
26
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
27
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
82
/100
28
Ultrakill
81
/100
29
Wingspan
81
/100
30
Noita
80
/100
31
Visage
80
/100
32
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
80
/100
33
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
80
/100
34
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
80
/100
35
Crown Trick
80
/100
36
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
79
/100
37
Röki
79
/100
38
The Pathless
78
/100
39
Going Under
78
/100
40
Raji: An Ancient Epic
78
/100
41
Sludge Life
77
/100
42
Moving Out
77
/100
43
BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
77
/100
44
When The Past Was Around
77
/100
45
Fall Guys
77
/100
46
Bugsnax
76
/100
47
Pumpkin Jack
76
/100
48
Orcs Must Die! 3
76
/100
49
Cloudpunk
76
/100
50
Mortal Shell
75
/100
Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelike action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss as part of the Hades formed ‘Grim Squad’. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset. Get ready to unleash hell! Combining furious run ‘n’ gun action and deep, roguelike mechanics, Neon Abyss pits you as a member of the ‘Grim Squad’ – a task force set-up by Hades himself to infiltrate the Abyss and defeat the New Gods. Death is not the end as every time you die, you’ll find yourself more empowered than before.
90
/100
05
Tetris Effect: Connected
Tetris Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for. Connect and play with or against each other in all-new modes like "Zone Battle," which shakes up traditional 1-on-1 Tetris gameplay via the time-stopping Zone mechanic, or try the innovative co-op of "Connected" mode, where up to three players can literally connect their Tetris playfields together and play as one, as they work together to take down a series of increasingly-challenging CPU-controlled bosses.
89
/100
06
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
88
/100
07
The Last Campfire
The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.
88
/100
08
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
09
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
10
Observer: System Redux
The year is 2084. In a dark cyberpunk world shattered by plagues and wars, become a neural detective and hack into the minds of others. Rebuilt and augmented for the next-generation, Observer: System Redux is the definitive vision of one of the most acclaimed cyberpunk stories in games.
86
/100
11
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
86
/100
12
Until You Fall
86
/100
13
Factorio
86
/100
14
Monster Sanctuary
85
/100
15
Spiritfarer
84
/100
16
Paradise Killer
84
/100
17
Art of Rally
83
/100
18
Streets of Rage 4
83
/100
19
Carto
82
/100
20
The Pedestrian
82
/100
21
Creaks
82
/100
22
Disc Room
82
/100
23
Them's Fightin' Herds
82
/100
24
Huntdown
82
/100
25
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
26
Amnesia: Rebirth
82
/100
27
Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
82
/100
28
Ultrakill
81
/100
29
Wingspan
81
/100
30
Noita
80
/100
31
Visage
80
/100
32
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
80
/100
33
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
80
/100
34
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
80
/100
35
Crown Trick
80
/100
36
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
79
/100
37
Röki
79
/100
38
The Pathless
78
/100
39
Going Under
78
/100
40
Raji: An Ancient Epic
78
/100
41
Sludge Life
77
/100
42
Moving Out
77
/100
43
BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
77
/100
44
When The Past Was Around
77
/100
45
Fall Guys
77
/100
46
Bugsnax
76
/100
47
Pumpkin Jack
76
/100
48
Orcs Must Die! 3
76
/100
49
Cloudpunk
76
/100
50
Mortal Shell
75
/100
FAQ
What is the best Indie game of 2020?
Hades currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 1,644 ratings. Ranking updated augustus 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.