Experimental/artistic Games

Deltarune

Deltarune

PCPlayStationNintendo
Deltarune
The Alters

The Alters

PCPlayStationXbox
The Alters
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

PlayStation
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Pathologic 3

Pathologic 3

PCPlayStationXbox
Pathologic 3
Tormentum II

Tormentum II

PC
Tormentum II
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies

PCPlayStation
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
Disco Elysium

Disco Elysium

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 15, 2019

RPG, Detective, Experimental/artistic, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Police, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Urban Fantasy, Isometric View.

Disco Elysium is an unusual, isometric RPG game that is the first title developed by Estonian studio ZA/UM. The game is focused mostly on narrative. It takes place in a fictional world that combines modern setting with fantasy traits and with retro-futuristic technologies. The player assumes the role of a policeman who is tired of life. He begins working on a case that can either give him a chance of redemption or take him to the very bottom. During the game player is exploring, completing tasks, speaking to various people and fighting. However, all of this is done in a way that is unusual for the genre. The dialogue system is similar to a logic game during which you must fight by using words and manipulate the person you speak with in various ways. The battles are based on dialogues as well – you must select various text descriptions of actions, trying to create a battle scene worthy of being placed in a good novel.

9.5

Gamepressure

8.9

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

6.5

Users

Disco Elysium
The Alters

The Alters

PCPlayStationXbox

June 13, 2025

Simulation, Experimental/artistic, Adventure Elements, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, PC Game Pass.

A sci-fi strategy-adventure game created by the Polish 11 bit studios. The Alters stars Jan Dolski, a simple manual worker, who must create alternate versions of himself to survive on a hostile, alien planet.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.6

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

7.4

Users

The Alters
NieR: Automata

NieR: Automata

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

February 23, 2017

RPG, Experimental/artistic, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.

Third-person perspective action game with RPG features and a sequel to the warmly-received production created by Cavia in 2010. The second installment was created by a different developer – Platinum Games known for the Bayonetta series. Despite that, Tarou Yokou, the creator of the first game, retained his position as the director of the project. The game takes place in distant future in which Earth was destroyed due to war against deadly machines. Humans, having found a safe haven on the Moon, created the limited YoRHa series of sapient androids to fight on their behalf. The YoRHa combined forces with androids of older generation and together they face the rebel machines. Two out of three protagonists of NieR Automata are completely new characters, but during the game player will also encounter characters from the first installment of the series as both stories are connected. Gameplay mechanics of the game are similar to ones in its predecessor and they offer an attractive combination of hack-and-slash, magic and RPG.

8.9

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

5.5

Users

NieR: Automata
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

PlayStation

June 26, 2025

Action, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is the second installment in the action adventure game series being developed by Kojima Productions. The main protagonist is once again a courier named Sam. This time he's trying to renew the connections between humans living in the post-apocalyptic version of Mexico.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.0

OpenCritic

7.9

Users

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Death Stranding

Death Stranding

PCPlayStation

November 8, 2019

Action, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Transport.

An action adventure game to be available on PlayStation 4 and later on also PC. The title was designed by the industry legend and co-creator of the Metal Gear series, Hideo Kojima. The story of Death Stranding focuses on the evolution of human race and on the “connection” motive which redefines the role of failure and death in videogames. American actor Norman Reedus who is well known for his role in The Walking Dead TV series plays the role of the main protagonist of the title. Reedus previously worked with Kojima on the canceled survival horror Silent Hills. The gameplay mechanics of Death Stranding combine features of action games, adventure games and RPGs. However, the developers have ambition to move beyond the traditional understanding of these genres and create a completely new quality which will combine the traits of traditional video game with symbolism and new ways for experiencing the story and fates of the characters.

9.0

Gamepressure

8.3

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

6.6

Users

Death Stranding
Pathologic 3

Pathologic 3

PCPlayStationXbox

January 9, 2026

RPG, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Survival.

A second remake of the popular Russian action-adventure RPG, featuring a first-person view and survival mechanics. In Pathologic 3 we play as a doctor named Daniil Dankovsky. We have 12 virtual days to find a cure for the deadly plague. We also must care for our character and for the town residents.

Pathologic 3
Endling

Endling

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

July 19, 2022

Adventure, 2.5D, Experimental/artistic, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Survival, Animals.

An adventure game with survival elements. In Endling we play as a fox trying to escort three puppies to a place where people cannot hurt them. The game presents a dystopian vision of the future where the overexploitation of natural resources led to total devastation of the environment.

5.7

Users

Endling
Deltarune

Deltarune

PCPlayStationNintendo

June 4, 2025

RPG, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Episodic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Turn-based.

An unusual two-dimensional RPG by Toby Fox, referring to the iconic Undertale. In Deltarune, we find ourselves in a new but similar world and face the challenges of the Dark Land, fighting in turn-based battles or disarming enemies in unconventional ways.

8.9

OpenCritic

9.9

Steam

6.1

Users

Deltarune
We. the Revolution

We. the Revolution

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 21, 2019

Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Strategic Elements, Games for Impact, Historical, Indie Games, Polish, Legal Thriller, Singleplayer, 18th Century.

Inspired by a popular game Papers, Please, this is an unusual mix of genres by the Polish studio Polyslash. We. The Revolution is set in the 18th-century Paris during the French Revolution. The player takes the role of a judge in the Revolutionary Tribunal, who judges both revolutionists and their enemies, as well as criminals and ordinary citizens. After accepting a particular case, you have to look through files and evidence, interview the people involved, and finally state the verdict – either just or one serving your interests. During the game you get to make lots of decisions that affect not only the course of the protagonist’s career or the fate of his family and friends, but also the balance of political power in the capital of France. As the game progresses, the character that you control also gains more and more influence, which allows him, for example, to participate in various conspiracies, or even start a struggle for power.

7.5

OpenCritic

7.7

Steam

6.6

Users

We. the Revolution
Road 96

Road 96

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 16, 2021

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Road 96 is an adventure game from Digixart studio. We play the role of a teenager who decides to escape from an authoritarian state. Together with her, we embark on a procedurally generated journey which, depending on our decisions, ends differently.

9.0

Gamepressure

7.8

OpenCritic

7.0

Users

Road 96
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 8, 2017

Action, Experimental/artistic, Games for Impact, Norse Mythology, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP, VR, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A third-person action game set in a fantasy world inspired by Celtic mythology. Title was developed by the British studio Ninja Theory, known for Enslaved, Heavenly Sword, and DMC: Devil May Cry. In the game we traverse a dark, mythical world, full of references to popular stories, characters, and monsters born in the imagination of the Celts. Protagonist of the game is a female warrior named Senua, who embarks on a dangerous journey to the land of the dead. As you might have guessed, during her journey, the heroine faces scores of dangerous enemies, with which she usually deals using a sword. Using a variety of combos and special abilities, Senua makes her way to the destination of her journey. Although a fully independent production, Hellblade features high-level visuals, and the gameplay mechanic brings several innovations to the slasher genre, in which the developers from Ninja Theory had become specialized over the years.

9.0

Steam

6.9

Users

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Trek to Yomi

Trek to Yomi

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 5, 2022

Action, 2.5D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Japan, Polish, Action Adventure, Samurai, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

Action adventure game inspired by the films of Akira Kurosawa. In Trek to Yomi we play as a young samurai who, in order to fulfill his oath made to his dying mentor, must face the forces of evil. The title was developed by Leonard Menchiari and Flying Wild Hog studio.

8.0

Gamepressure

7.1

Steam

7.7

Users

Trek to Yomi
Cuphead

Cuphead

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 29, 2017

Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

A two-dimensional action game with designs resembling old cartoon movies, which is a debut production of StudioMDHR, an independent developer. In Cuphead, we assume the role of a gambling addict that loses his soul to the devil during one of his sessions. To retrieve it, he needs to work off its equivalent. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a 2D fighting game with a degree of platforming elements – we participate in continuous 1v1 fights, taking place on special 2D arenas. During combat we can make use of a wide range of weaponry, as well as several outfits bestowing us with special powers. Each of the enemies has his own fighting style, which needs to be countered in order for us to win. In opposition to the genre classics, our enemies are controlled by dynamic AI, making the game tough to beat and less predictable in case of replays.

9.6

Steam

8.7

Users

Cuphead
Night in the Woods

Night in the Woods

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

February 21, 2017

Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A combination of adventure and arcade games, created by an independent developer known as Infinite Ammo. The player assumes the role of Mae - a cat with paranormal abilities. The protagonist quits her studies and returns to her hometown - Possum Springs, in order to have some quality time with her old friends. The place has fallen into decline since the last mine in town was closed, because the inhabitants have been left without work. What is worse however, is that a neighboring forest has apparently kept some dark secret concealed. The plot serves the role of an parallel to human existence, with themes such as death, transience of all things or longing for certain moments from the past elaborated on throughout the story. The player is required to explore (by jumping across platforms mostly) a unique in-game environment, solve simple puzzles connected to it, talk to NPCs, as well as engage in joyful activities, such as playing the guitar or having fun with the in-game friends. What distinguishes Night in the Woods from other titles, are its visuals based on an original art style - those were crafted by Scott Benson. The unique soundtrack on the other hand, was created by Alec Holowka.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

6.3

Users

Night in the Woods
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

December 4, 2017

Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Strategic Elements, Simulation Elements, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Free-to-play.

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator is a humorous game allowing the players to assume the role of a pizzeria manager. Developed by Scott Cawthon, the game is a spin-off to one of his survival horror series - Five Nights at Freddy's - and hides a certain surprise for the fans.

9.4

Steam

8.8

Users

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
SUPERHOT

SUPERHOT

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

February 25, 2016

Action, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer, Shooters.

SUPERHOT is an unusual FPS developed by Blue Brick studio. Finished in just 7 days, the first version of the game was presented during the 7 Day FPS Challenge in 2013. Gameplay of SUPERHOT consists of eliminating subsequent opponents in sterile rooms and corridors, where time stands still as long as the player doesn't move. The game focuses not on the shooting itself, but rather on achieving the mastery of time control which allows you to dodge bullets while accurately aiming at the heads of your enemies. You start the game with no weapons, but you can find them on enemies’ corpses. Ammunition is limited and even a single shot can kill your avatar, forcing you to restart the game. SUPERHOT features a minimalistic visual style with a palette of colors basically limited to white, dominating the environment, contrasting with red opponents and marks left by the bullets.

8.0

Gamepressure

9.1

Steam

7.0

Users

SUPERHOT
Dreams

Dreams

PlayStation

February 14, 2020

Arcade, Experimental/artistic, Internet, Game Creation Systems, Multiplayer, PlayStation Move, PlayStation VR, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Social Networking, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.

Dreams is an action-adventure game that enables the player to explore worlds generated by other players. The users can decide what shape their world will have, who will inhabit it and what challenges the visitors of their reality will face.

9.0

OpenCritic

7.3

Users

Dreams
My Memory of Us

My Memory of Us

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 9, 2018

Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, World War II, Indie Games, Platformers, Polish, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A two-dimensional adventure game with platformer features from the independent Polish team at Juggler Games. It takes players to a fictional city ruled by the Evil King and his army of robots. Certain districts have been separated from others by a high wall, and this ghetto is used to contain the so called “worse part of society”. The players take control of two kids trying to survive in the cruel new reality. My Memory Of Us uses side-view camera angle to present the world, and the controlled duo must support each other to overcome all obstacles and solve all puzzles. One of the game’s selling points is a simplified dialogue system based on symbols, as well as its setting being inspired by actual life in Poland under German occupation during World War II, especially inside Jewish ghettos. It also stands out with the monochromatic colors of its visuals.

9.2

Steam

6.1

Users

My Memory of Us
Prologue: Go Wayback!

Prologue: Go Wayback!

PC

November 20, 2025, Early Access

Simulation, Crafting, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.

The work of Brendan Green, known as PlayerUnknown, whose portfolio includes the best-selling PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. The prologue game was announced at The Game Awards 2019.

7.1

Steam

Prologue: Go Wayback!
AI2U: With You 'Til the End

AI2U: With You 'Til the End

PC

January 23, 2025, Early Access

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Life Sim.

A hybrid of a first-person adventure game, a dating sim and an escape room. In AI2U: With You 'Til the End we are trapped inside the homes of girls who adore us and we can either come to terms with it or try to escape. The game uses artificial intelligence language model to allow us to talk to the girls freely.

9.1

Steam

9.7

Users

AI2U: With You 'Til the End
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

April 27, 2022

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.

The Stanley Parable, first-person adventure game from 2013, has been extended with new elements. The title is a narrative experiment, in form of a dynamic movie, where player makes important choices. We play the role of the title Stanley - an employee of a large corporation, whose task is to perform the commands that appear on the computer screen.

9.4

Steam

8.6

Users

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Death Stranding: Director's Cut

Death Stranding: Director's Cut

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

September 24, 2021

Action, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Transport.

Death Stranding: Director's Cut is the enhanced version of the 2019 action adventure game set in post-apocalyptic North America after Death Stranding. The main designer of the game is Hideo Kojima, an game industry legend.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

5.7

Users

Death Stranding: Director's Cut
Chuchel

Chuchel

PCMobile

March 7, 2018

Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Humorous, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Singleplayer.

A point-and click adventure game by indie Czech studio Amanita Design. In Chuchel, you play as the eponymous critter, whose task is to catch a mysterious criminal and get back his stolen cherry. On his way, Chuchel has to solve puzzles, complete various challenges, and get through levels inspired by classic video games. The production is rich with situational humor.

8.5

Steam

8.9

Users

Chuchel
Tormentum II

Tormentum II

PC

2026

Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A point and click adventure set in a dark, surreal world filled with monsters from a nightmare. Tormentum II was inspired by the works of H.R. Giger and Zdzislaw Beksinski. Polish developer OhNoo Studio is responsible for the game.

Tormentum II
Horses

Horses

PC

December 2, 2025

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

A first-person adventure game representing a grotesque horror genre, made by the creators of Wheels of Aurelia and Saturnalia. In Horses, we find ourselves on a stud farm where people are imprisoned and wear horse masks.

7.6

OpenCritic

Horses
A Little to the Left

A Little to the Left

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

November 8, 2022

Puzzle, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Cozy Game, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.

A relaxing puzzle game aimed towards players fond of organizing space. A Little to the Left has us sorting items to keep them ordered - the actual order is up to us.

6.4

Users

A Little to the Left
Pathologic 2

Pathologic 2

PCPlayStationXbox

May 23, 2019

RPG, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Survival.

Remake of a unique horror action adventure game from Ice-Pick Lodge, which originally launched in 2005 for PC. Its new version was created according to the developers’ first concept, which was previously impossible to realize in full, due to technological and financial limitations. Pathologic takes you to a small town, whose citizens suffer from a mysterious disease. In order to combat the epidemic the local authorities hire a group of independent individuals, whose task is to stop the spread of the virus before it is too late. All characters work independently from each other and conduct their own investigations. When compared with the original version, Pathologic Remake offers much better graphics, generated by the Unity engine. Emphasis was also put on new quests and plots, better gameplay balance, and improved AI of NPCs, as well as professional voiceover, the lack of which was the biggest fault of the original game.

8.4

Users

Pathologic 2
Undertale

Undertale

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 15, 2015

RPG, 2D, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Games for Impact, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.

An old-school RPG from the independent developer Toby Fox, referencing the Earthbound series. Undertale's story takes place in a world that was witness to a lengthy, cruel war between humans and monsters after a long period of coexistence between both races. It ended with humans driving the monsters underground. Many years later, somewhere in the vicinity of the now-legendary mount Ebott, a little girl looking for shelter from the rain finds a cave and in it a mysterious hole, through which she falls. We play as this girl and explore the underground world, facing various monsters and interacting with various characters. The game’s most characteristic feature is the innovative battle system – we can engage in direct combat in the form of arcade minigames or avoid more difficult fights through talking and complimenting.

9.3

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

7.6

Users

Undertale
Terra Nil

Terra Nil

PCMobileNintendo

March 28, 2023

Strategy, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

An original strategy puzzle game in which we restore life to the wilderness. In Terra Nil, we irrigate the soil, restore biodiversity, and bring wildlife to refreshed areas to create self-contained, vibrant ecosystems.

8.0

Gamepressure

8.2

OpenCritic

6.4

Users

Terra Nil
XXX Nightshift

XXX Nightshift

PC

TBA

RPG, Detective, Experimental/artistic, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Isometric View.

An RPG presented as a spiritual successor to Disco Elysium. XXX Nightshift takes us to a futuristic ski resort in Antarctica. We play as Dinorah Katz, ending up involved in a complicated political-poetic intrigue. The game is heavy on choices and conversations with NPCs.

XXX Nightshift
Slay the Princess

Slay the Princess

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 23, 2023

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Fantasy, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Visual Novel.

Slay the Princess is an expansive visual novel adventure game by the creators of Scarlet Hollow. The story is simple: slay the princess, save the world. At least, that's what the Narrator tells us.

9.0

OpenCritic

7.3

Users

Slay the Princess
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 7, 2013

Adventure, A Fairy Tale, Experimental/artistic, Fantasy, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, TPP.

A fairy tale adventure and arcade game created by the Swedish Starbreeze studio, known for such titles as Kroniki Riddicka or Syndicate. The production tells the story of two brothers travelling through picturesque lands in search of medicine for their sick father. During the game, we control both characters at the same time, and most of the challenges we face require their close cooperation.

7.7

OpenCritic

9.4

Steam

6.7

Users

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
Giants: Citizen Kabuto

Giants: Citizen Kabuto

PCPlayStation

December 7, 2000

Action, Experimental/artistic, Strategic Elements, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.

Giants: Citizen Kabuto is a crazy action game combining a shooter with light RTS elements in the form of raw material management and building construction. The action takes place on an alien planet, on which three sides of the war are waged: a woman resembling a mermaid, a giant monster named Kabuto, and space adventurers who had to land in this land in an emergency.

9.5

Steam

8.5

Users

Giants: Citizen Kabuto
Silent Hills

Silent Hills

PlayStation

cancelled

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.

Another fully-fledged installment of the cult survival cycle of Silent Hill horrors. Norman Reedus and Guillermo del Toro, led by Hideo Kojima, were involved in the production. As a result of a conflict with the publisher Konami, the project was cancelled shortly after the release of its famous demo version, called P.T.

Silent Hills
Ghosts of Memories

Ghosts of Memories

Mobile

October 16, 2015

Puzzle, Experimental/artistic, Polish, Singleplayer, Isometric View.

An unusual logic game developed by a Polish studio Paplus International. The developers were inspired by the popular Monument Valley. The plot of Ghost of Memories tells the story of a lone adventurer who acquires an ancient scepter during one of his travels. The artifact speaks with the voice of a woman trapped inside the scepter’s head. She offers to unlock the powers dormant in the item if the hero decides to free her. Thanks to its power, the traveler can manipulate reality and create inter-dimensional portals, which help him face encountered difficulties and various traps. During the game, we observe the situation from an isometric view, while the player focuses on solving environmental riddles that involve various mechanisms and physical phenomenon, such as optical illusions. The developers prepared a relatively small selection of levels (15 available); however the level of detail and advancement of the encountered puzzles should outweigh even this downside.

5.6

Users

Ghosts of Memories
Stray Gods

Stray Gods

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 10, 2023

Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Greek Mythology, Music, Singleplayer, Visual Novel.

Stray Gods is a cross between an interactive musical, a narrative adventure game and an RPG. The developers were inspired by such works as Buffy the Vampire Slayer (the episode Once More With Feeling), the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen and Life is Strange.

9.2

Steam

2.3

Users

Stray Gods
Tides of Tomorrow

Tides of Tomorrow

PCPlayStationXbox

February 24, 2026

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Action Adventure.

A first-person adventure game from the creators of Road 96. The story in Tides of Tomorrow is shaped not only by our own decisions, but also by choices made by our friends and favorite streamers. We end up on a water planet, looking for a cure for the plasticization that threatens it.

Tides of Tomorrow
Anatomy

Anatomy

PC

April 1, 2016

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Surrealism.

Anatomy is a horror adventure game developed by independent author Kitty Horrorshow. Try to control your fear as you explore the desolate recesses of a darkened apartment. Only the voice from the cassettes will keep you company.

Anatomy
Silent Hill: Ascension

Silent Hill: Ascension

PCMobile

October 31, 2023

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Horror, Internet, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Free-to-play.

The next installment in an iconic survival horror series by Konami, described as a "new form of entertainment". Silent Hill: Ascension was co-developed by four studios: Genvid, Bad Robot Games, Behaviour Interactive and dj2 Entertainment.

0.2

Users

Silent Hill: Ascension
Zero Parades: For Dead Spies

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies

PCPlayStation

2026

RPG, Experimental/artistic, Adventure Elements, Singleplayer, Espionage, Isometric View.

The second RPG game from ZA/UM studio, known for the best-selling Disco Elysium. Zero Parades (previously known under the code name Project C4) is an espionage themed game focused on having long conversations, experiencing introspections and making choices. The story in the game is concentrated on the topic of the fight for power between rivaling geopolitical organizations.

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
OD: A Hideo Kojima Game

OD: A Hideo Kojima Game

PCXbox

TBA

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Horror, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.

A unique production co-created by Kojima Productions and Xbox Game Studios. OD utilizes cloud technology and the Unreal Engine 5 engine to create a "new medium", blurring the line between a video game and a movie.

OD: A Hideo Kojima Game
Platform 8

Platform 8

PCPlayStationNintendo

May 31, 2024

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

An FPP adventure game taking place inside a Japanese subway car. In Platform 8 we move in endless space, trying to avoid invisible anomalies which will allow to move forward. The goal of the game is to reach the titular platform and escape.

Platform 8
Gris

Gris

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

December 13, 2018

Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Platformers, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.

Gris is an artistic 2D platformer. We are guided by the actions of the title girl trying to deal with the painful past. We travel through a beautiful, surreal world, solving puzzles and overcoming simple platform sequences. The game is the work of Nomad's debuting studio.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.6

Steam

8.4

Users

Gris
Yumenikki -Dream Diary-

Yumenikki -Dream Diary-

PCNintendo

February 23, 2018

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Horror, Indie Games, Japan, Singleplayer, Surrealism.

YUMENIKKI -DREAM DIARY- is a narrative surreal horror adventure game. The title is a commercial remake of the cult free game from 2004. The new version abandons two-dimensional graphics and features fully three-dimensional visuals. It also expands the story with new features.

7.0

Steam

0.4

Users

Yumenikki -Dream Diary-
Forest of Liars

Forest of Liars

PC

cancelled

Adventure, Crowdfunding, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

An adventure game in which we play the role of a daredevil wandering through a strange and full of riddles forest-labyrinth. During the game we meet a variety of characters, helping us in the crossing.

Forest of Liars
Sky: Children of the Light

Sky: Children of the Light

PCPlayStationMobileNintendo

July 18, 2019

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.

Sky is an artistic social adventure game developed by the renowned studio thatgamecompany, the creators of such game as Journey and Flower. The game takes place in the remains of a sky realm. The place was once inhabited by a great civilization that had fallen for unknown reasons. The player is tasked with discovering the mysteries of specific locations. They can complete this task by joining forces with other users. The game was designed with multiplayer in mind. While playing Sky, the player is walking and flying together with several other players who help, protect or compete with each other. The developers provided the players with complete freedom to choose how to act. It is worth mentioning that the game world is constantly changing, offering new adventures and mysteries. Sky initially debuted on Apple platforms (iPhone, iPad and Apple TV).

8.7

Steam

8.9

Users

Sky: Children of the Light
Dude, Stop

Dude, Stop

PC

June 1, 2018

Puzzle, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Humorous, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

Original puzzle game, in which we solve uncomplicated riddles. On the other hand, however, we can ignore the commands, which does not escape the attention of the narrator commenting on our actions.

Dude, Stop
My Child Lebensborn

My Child Lebensborn

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

May 7, 2018

Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Simulation Elements, Games for Impact, Historical, World War II, Indie Games, 40s and 50s, Singleplayer, Life Sim.

An unusual production, in which we play as a babysitter of an adopted child. My Child Lebensborn takes place in the 20th century, in Norway of the 50’s, with the kid we take care of being the titular Lebensborn – a kid which was born as part of a special program to increase a number of Aryans in the world. This lead to it being ridiculed by others due to having a German father.

4.7

Users

My Child Lebensborn
My Lovely Daughter

My Lovely Daughter

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

March 8, 2018

Strategy, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Adventure Elements, Fantasy, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

My Lovely Daughter is a horror simulation game created by the independent Game Changer studio. We will play the role of a father who wants to revive his daughter at all costs and at the same time regain his memory.

7.8

Users

My Lovely Daughter
Journey

Journey

PCPlayStationMobile

March 13, 2012

Adventure, A Fairy Tale, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.

Developed by the thatgamecompany studio, Journey is a remarkably unique exploration game, in which we embark on a journey through the desert sands. Our goal is to reach the summit of a great mountain, constantly visible on the horizon. A distinctive feature of Journey is the fact that we do not get a lot of exposure - the production lacks a classic narrative and does not have any dialogues; the nature of our protagonist and of the world we are in, which once harbored a mighty civilization, is all but unknown to us, a mystery, the true nature of which we can only speculate. The game consists of semi-open levels, which contain various puzzles and hidden locations. After passing through each of them we arrive at the next stage and the accompanying cut-scenes allow us to gradually discover and interpret the subsequent fragments of the plot. Journey also has one very intriguing curio - while playing the online mode we can encounter other players and at any time start playing in the co-op mode - but we still have to make do without verbal communication. All of the above is distinguished by an unusual, melancholic atmosphere and very artistic visuals, with focus on a minimalistic but incisive graphic style.

9.3

OpenCritic

9.4

Steam

6.4

Users

Journey
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