Now that the PlayStation 5 is a thing, it’s a great time to start snapping up some of the best PS4 games, many of which are made by independent developers. Although there are still a few titles missing, pretty much all of the best indie games are on the PS4.
The lines of what is and isn’t an indie game seem to have blurred, but typically, we identify them as games that aren’t financially backed by a large publisher. These games are often smaller in scope but excel at having innovative ideas.
Because there are so many indie games, sifting through all of them can be tough. We’ve done the hard work for you, compiling a list of the best indie game on PS4. Keep in mind, all of these are playable as a PS5 game, thanks to backward compatibility. From top-down action games like Enter the Gungeon to terrifying puzzlers like Inside, there’s a little something for everyone, so let’s jump right in.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has the lavish look of a big-budget game, but Ninja Theory’s dark and stirring game about one woman’s descent into madness is, in fact, an indie game. Senua wades into the underbelly of a hellish landscape inspired by Norse mythology to retrieve the soul of her dead partner. The game uses an effective and disturbing whisper system to repeatedly mess with Senua’s head. Melina Juergens’ portrayal of Senua is superb throughout, as she accurately demonstrates what it’s like to lose control of one’s faculties. The understated but great swordplay keeps Hellblade in the action game genre, but ultimately it succeeds for its novel approach to storytelling. You can also look forward to its sequel, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, though that game will be exclusive to Xbox and PC.
Rocket League combines soccer and racing to achieve stupendously ridiculous levels of fun. Each player drives around a large soccer field in a vehicle chasing after a ball to knock into the opposing team’s net. It’s a surprisingly enthralling experience that continues to delight three years after its launch. If you haven’t tried Rocket League and are fans of sports and arcade racers, Rocket League is sure to entertain. And even if you don’t like soccer or car games, there’s still a good chance you’ll like Rocket League. That’s how dang fun it is to play. It has since become free-to-play, making it even easier to dive into.
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