Indie studios keep raising the bar with bold ideas and tighter scopes. Here are a few that look especially exciting.
Our 2025 radar
- Starforge Vale: A tactical roguelite built around ship modularity and emergent combat.
- Hollow Circuit: A moody puzzle platformer with a time-loop twist.
- Driftline: A narrative racer with neon visuals and a synth-driven soundtrack.
- Emberfield: A co-op survival sim focused on crafting and base defense.
- Glassbound: A first-person adventure that bends physics in clever ways.
How we pick the list
We look for a strong core mechanic, clear art direction, and a team with shipped games or a compelling demo.
