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
OD: A Hideo Kojima Game

OD: A Hideo Kojima Game

PCXbox
OD: A Hideo Kojima Game
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

7.0

Steam

Prologue: Go Wayback!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

8.8

Users

Chuchel
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
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
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
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
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
Finding Paradise

Finding Paradise

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

December 14, 2017

Adventure, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

Developed by Freebird Games, an adventure game being a continuation of the studio’s previous productions – To the Moon and A Bird Story. Finding Paradise narrates a completely new story, although the knowledge of the aforementioned titles makes playing more enjoyable. Once again, there are two doctors who travel into a patient’s mind using futuristic technology, in order to discover his biggest wish and fulfill it before he passes away. The gameplay mechanics stayed almost completely untouched – primarily, you explore the world, chat with NPCs, and look for orbs that symbolize the memories of the dying patient. Gameplay is complemented with occasional puzzles and mini games, but the title still puts emphasis on the story. The visuals feature an old school style inspired by 16- and 32-bit Japanese RPGs.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

8.8

Users

Finding Paradise
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
What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

April 25, 2017

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a unique adventure game developed by Giant Sparrow, which focuses on the evanescence of life. The game tells a set of short stories about the fate of the members of a certain American family that has been cursed. The history told in those episodes takes place over a span of one hundred years in Washington state, a place filled with forests and mountains, a location that resembles a little the cult TV show Twin Peaks. In terms of gameplay mechanics, What Remains of Edith Finch is your typical first-person adventure game. The climate and gameplay mechanics change depending on which family member we are currently controlling. What connects every story told in the game is the fact that in each and every one of them our protagonist dies. Another common ground between them is the titular character of Edith, who tries to discover her family's dark secret and find out why she is the only surviving member.

9.6

Steam

8.6

Users

What Remains of Edith Finch
Sword of the Sea

Sword of the Sea

PCPlayStation

August 19, 2025

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.

An arcade adventure game about traversing a sand-covered land. Our main means of transportation in Sword of the Sea is the Hoversword, letting us reach high speeds and jump far.

8.7

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

Sword of the Sea
Season: A Letter to the Future

Season: A Letter to the Future

PCPlayStation

January 31, 2023

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Photography, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Singleplayer, TPP.

Season is an adventure game about the peaceful end of the world. The player takes on the role of a woman going on a bicycle trip, during which he will try to document the history of cultures and places that will soon cease to exist.

2.9

Users

Season: A Letter to the Future
Return of the Obra Dinn

Return of the Obra Dinn

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 18, 2018

Adventure, Detective, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Ships, 19th Century.

Return of the Obra Dinn is an FPP adventure game by Lucas Pope, in which you play as an investigator working for the East India Company in the 19th century and your task is to discover the truth behind the disappearance of the entire crew of a trading ship.

9.0

Users

Return of the Obra Dinn
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
Paper Beast

Paper Beast

PCPlayStation

March 24, 2020

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Simulation Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.

An exploratory adventure game in which we find ourselves in an alternative reality created from data stored on the server. Paper Beast gives us a wide world at our disposal, which we explore without looking at any targets imposed from above.

9.4

Steam

4.8

Users

Paper Beast
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
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
Concrete Genie

Concrete Genie

PlayStation

October 8, 2019

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, 3D Platformers, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive, VR.

Concrete Genie is a action-adventure game by PixelOpus, a studio owned by Sony. You play as Ash, a boy living in a seaside town, who discovers that he has the power to bring the pictures he paints on walls to life.

7.5

Users

Concrete Genie
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

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Indika

Indika

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 2, 2024

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Religious, Singleplayer, TPP, 19th Century, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.

A third-person adventure game set in the alternate 19th century Russia. Indika stars the titular young nun, on a journey of self-discovery accompanied by the Devil himself.

8.0

Gamepressure

7.9

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

4.8

Users

Indika
Figment

Figment

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

September 22, 2017

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Surrealism, Isometric View.

An action-adventure game offering a surrealistic atmosphere and developed by Bedtime Digital Games. Figment is set in a world which depicts the subconsciousness of a 40-year-old man. When his calm mind got attacked by nightmares symbolizing everyday frights, two friends stood up to them. Dusty is an embodiment of courage; as for Rusty, she manifests optimism and bears a resemblance to birds. The game is played from an isometric view and the experience is based mainly on exploring locations filled with traps and fighting enemies and bosses encountered. Interestingly, the stronger enemies sometimes are not eager to fight and only through backing them into a corner can the player confront them, which requires finding the weak spots of the adversary and taking advantage of them. The game world is filled with sounds and music, which illustrates the player's actions. The in-game environments are presented with thr use of colorful, hand-drawn graphics reminiscent of the works by Salvador Dali.

7.9

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

7.9

Users

Figment
Inscryption

Inscryption

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 19, 2021

Puzzle, Experimental/artistic, Adventure Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Card Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

The work of Daniel Mullins - author of the original Pony Island and The Hex - combining elements of card games, FPP adventure games and roguelikes. In Inscryption we get to the Leszy's hut and in order to leave it we have to fight a victorious card duel with him.

3.9

Users

Inscryption
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

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

December 11, 2020

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Photography, Indie Games, Cozy Game, Singleplayer, TPP, Animals.

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is an adventure game developed by the creators of the Monument Valley series - ustwo games. During the adventure, the player takes on the role of a girl who decides to move to help an endangered animal.

6.0

Users

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Of Bird and Cage

Of Bird and Cage

PCPlayStationXbox

May 20, 2021

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, FPP, Indie Games, Music, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.

An experimental action adventure game which is an interactive music album. In Of Bird and Cage, to the rhythm and under the dictates of the stars of symphonic metal, we learn about the fate of an abducted girl in a story that draws handfuls from the fairy tales of Beauty and the Beast.

6.0

Gamepressure

7.4

Users

Of Bird and Cage
Townscaper

Townscaper

PCXboxMobileNintendo

August 26, 2021

Simulation, City Builder, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Cozy Game, Singleplayer.

Townscraper is a game that has no plot or purpose and serves as a tool to put charming towns and cities on an irregular grid, consisting of various objects. Oskar Stalberg is responsible for the production.

9.4

Users

Townscaper
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
The Last Guardian VR Demo

The Last Guardian VR Demo

PlayStation

December 12, 2017

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, FPP, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive, VR, Free-to-play.

A free virtual-reality experience based on 2016 The Last Guardian, developed specifically for PlayStation VR. The player assumes the role of the base game's protagonist, familiarizes himself with the game world through his eyes, and gets to know the protagonist's companion - Trico.

6.6

Users

The Last Guardian VR Demo
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