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Best Indie games on PS Vita
The 101 best Indie games on PS Vita, ranked from 29,278 critic and player ratings.
The best Indie game on PS Vita right now is Undertale, with a critic score of 96/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
A
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
B
Bastion
A hack-and-slash RPG featuring a reactive narrator, various unlockable weapons, weapon upgrades, practice mini-games and optional difficulty modifiers, set in an imaginary world in the aftermath of an uncertain apocalypse, in which the player embodies a teenager with a troubled past as he and the narrator work together to rebuild the world out of a persisting hub called the Bastion.
90
/100
03
Spelunky
90
/100
A
Undertale
A small child falls into the Underground, where monsters have long been banished by humans and are hunting every human that they find. The player controls the child as they try to make it back to the Surface through hostile environments, all the while engaging with a turn-based combat system with puzzle-solving and bullet hell elements, as well as other unconventional game mechanics.
96
/100
02
B
Bastion
A hack-and-slash RPG featuring a reactive narrator, various unlockable weapons, weapon upgrades, practice mini-games and optional difficulty modifiers, set in an imaginary world in the aftermath of an uncertain apocalypse, in which the player embodies a teenager with a troubled past as he and the narrator work together to rebuild the world out of a persisting hub called the Bastion.
90
/100
03
Spelunky
90
/100
04
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
89
/100
05
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
89
/100
06
Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
89
/100
07
Hyper Light Drifter
Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale.
89
/100
08
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity?
88
/100
09
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
10
Machinarium
Machinarium is award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost and Botanicula. A little robot who’s been thrown out to the scrap yard behind the city must return and confront the Black Cap Brotherhood and save his robot-girl friend.
88
/100
11
Child of Light
88
/100
12
The Swapper
87
/100
13
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
87
/100
14
TowerFall Ascension
87
/100
15
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
16
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
17
Iconoclasts
86
/100
18
Rogue Legacy
86
/100
19
Race the Sun
86
/100
20
Fez
86
/100
21
Super Meat Boy
85
/100
22
Papers, Please
85
/100
23
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
24
Risk of Rain
85
/100
25
Super Time Force Ultra
84
/100
26
Limbo
84
/100
27
Salt and Sanctuary
84
/100
28
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
29
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
84
/100
30
Axiom Verge
84
/100
31
Darkest Dungeon
83
/100
32
A
Minecraft
83
/100
33
This War of Mine
83
/100
34
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
35
2064: Read Only Memories
83
/100
36
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
82
/100
37
Burly Men at Sea
82
/100
38
Joe Danger 2: The Movie
82
/100
39
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
40
Terraria
81
/100
41
VVVVVV
81
/100
42
Downwell
81
/100
43
Nidhogg
81
/100
44
Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut
81
/100
45
LUFTRAUSERS
80
/100
46
Proteus
80
/100
47
Volume
80
/100
48
Volgarr the Viking
80
/100
49
Teslagrad
79
/100
50
Don't Starve
79
/100
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
89
/100
05
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG! You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
89
/100
06
Shovel Knight
Shovel Knight is a sweeping classic action adventure game with awesome gameplay, memorable characters, and an 8-bit retro aesthetic. It's a hot mashup of new and old! You play as the eponymous Shovel Knight, a small knight with a huge quest. Shovel Knight has come to this land with two goals: to defeat the evil Enchantress and quest for his lost beloved. He wields a Shovel Blade: a multipurpose weapon whose techniques have now been lost to the ages. Always honest and helpful, Shovel Knight is a shining example of the code of Shovelry: Slash Mercilessly and Dig Tirelessly! But, between Shovel Knight and his beloved stands a cadre of villainous knights. These terrible foes, known as The Order of No Quarter, have been dispatched to prevent Shovel Knight from reaching the Enchantress, and will pursue their mission at any cost. If you love games with perfect platforming, beautiful art, infectious music, crazy bosses, humor and levity, and real heart… Shovel Knight is for you!
89
/100
07
Hyper Light Drifter
Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale.
89
/100
08
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity?
88
/100
09
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
10
Machinarium
Machinarium is award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost and Botanicula. A little robot who’s been thrown out to the scrap yard behind the city must return and confront the Black Cap Brotherhood and save his robot-girl friend.
88
/100
11
Child of Light
88
/100
12
The Swapper
87
/100
13
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
87
/100
14
TowerFall Ascension
87
/100
15
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
16
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
17
Iconoclasts
86
/100
18
Rogue Legacy
86
/100
19
Race the Sun
86
/100
20
Fez
86
/100
21
Super Meat Boy
85
/100
22
Papers, Please
85
/100
23
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
24
Risk of Rain
85
/100
25
Super Time Force Ultra
84
/100
26
Limbo
84
/100
27
Salt and Sanctuary
84
/100
28
Nuclear Throne
84
/100
29
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
84
/100
30
Axiom Verge
84
/100
31
Darkest Dungeon
83
/100
32
A
Minecraft
83
/100
33
This War of Mine
83
/100
34
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
35
2064: Read Only Memories
83
/100
36
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood
82
/100
37
Burly Men at Sea
82
/100
38
Joe Danger 2: The Movie
82
/100
39
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
40
Terraria
81
/100
41
VVVVVV
81
/100
42
Downwell
81
/100
43
Nidhogg
81
/100
44
Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut
81
/100
45
LUFTRAUSERS
80
/100
46
Proteus
80
/100
47
Volume
80
/100
48
Volgarr the Viking
80
/100
49
Teslagrad
79
/100
50
Don't Starve
79
/100
FAQ
What is the best Indie game on PS Vita?
Undertale currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 1,847 ratings. It holds a A grade from the Tier community — 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.