{"id":456847,"date":"2025-11-10T01:49:43","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T01:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/game-informers-best-reviewed-indies-of-2021\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T01:49:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T01:49:44","slug":"game-informers-best-reviewed-indies-of-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/game-informers-best-reviewed-indies-of-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Informer’s Best Reviewed Indies Of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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From death-dealing crows to rockstars in space, there was an astounding array of independent titles to enjoy this year. Some tackled hard topics like mental health. Some let us escape into a carefree world. They released on every platform, starred in gaming presentations<\/a> big and small, and even let us go hands-on before launch.<\/p>\n

But it’s not just the amazing variety that makes these titles interesting.\u00a0It seems like this year, more indies than ever walked away with top marks in Game Informer<\/em>‘s reviews. Did your favorites get the top scores? Are there any amazing experiences you missed out on? Check out our list of 2021’s highest-scored indies below to find out.<\/p>\n

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Before Your Eyes<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PC, Mac Release Date: April 8, 2021 (PC),\u00a0September 28, 2021 (Mac) <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

A touching narrative adventure about life and, more centrally, death that the player can control with the blink of an eye and a webcam. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dreamscaper<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: Switch, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

This game takes the phrase ‘sleep on it’ deadly seriously as you battle your nightmares to improve your waking life. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Eastward<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: Switch, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Recalling classic RPGs like Homebound, Eastward follow two characters, John and Sam, on a journey to escape a stifling life underground. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: June 22, 2021 (Switch, PC),\u00a0June 28, 2021 (Xbox Series X\/S, Xbox One),\u00a0July 20, 2021 (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4) <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

The world is falling to a terrible blight, and a young priestess and her loyal knight are the only ones who can stop it\u00a0in this Metroidvania-style title. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch <\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC Release Date: September 7, 2021 (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4),\u00a0TBA (PC) <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

In F.I.S.T., you\u00a0explore and fight through a\u00a0detailed, sidescrolling world as a rabbit with a heroic past and one big mechanical arm. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hades<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: September 17, 2020 (Switch, PC),\u00a0August 13, 2021 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One) <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Escape from the depths of hell, and your father who runs it, in this roguelike title from the makers behind Pyre, Transistor, and Bastion. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Knockout City<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

With few of 2021’s triple-A sports games hitting the mark, this fast-paced dodgeball title may well be one of the genre’s best titles this year. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Loop Hero<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: Switch, PC Release Date: March 4, 2021 (PC),\u00a0December 9, 2021 (Switch) <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Even though you don’t control the character, there’s a lot to do and explore that will make you want to go for one more loop. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Olija<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Don’t let the pixelated art style lull you into a false sense of security;\u00a0this story of a warrior in a strange land has some wicked combat. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ratropolis<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

The card-building meets city-building mechanics in Ratropolis are only topped by the adorable design of the game’s rodent denizens. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Artful Escape<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: Xbox Series X\/S, Xbox One, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Race across the galaxy defining your identity and wailing on your guitar in a space adventure colored by stunning visuals and rocking sound. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Young Souls<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC Release Date: August 17, 2021 (Stadia),\u00a02022 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Twin orphans Jenn and Tristan discover their adoptive father has been kidnapped and set off to save him, taking down anyone in their path. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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8.75<\/h2>\n
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Chicory: A Colorful Tale<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, PC, Mac Release Date: June 10, 2021 (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac),\u00a0December 15, 2021 (Switch) <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Though its coloring book aesthetic and painterly objectives may seem simplistic at first, Chicory actually takes a deep look at mental health. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Griftlands<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Whether in conflicts of weapons or words, you’ll want to play your cards right in the deck-building Griftlands. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sable<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: Xbox Series X\/S, Xbox One, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Take in the beauty of the desert as you roam the sands looking to discover your own identity and help those around you. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Solar Ash<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Skate through the galaxy destroying enemies and searching for a way to keep your home from being swallowed by the Ultravoid. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wildermyth<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PC <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

No two stories are ever the same in Wildermyth, so feel free to roll up multiple characters and get going on your adventure. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Death’s Door<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: July 20, 2021 (Xbox Series X\/S, Xbox One, PC),\u00a0November 23, 2021 (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch) <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

It’s your job as a crow to reap souls, but your latest acquisition has been snatched, and you must retrieve it to restore order to the world. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Disco Elysium: The Final Cut<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC Release Date: March 30, 2021 (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Stadia, PC),\u00a0October 12, 2021 (Xbox Series X\/S, Xbox One, Switch) <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

This ultimate edition of developer ZA\/UM’s award-winning RPG includes full voice acting and more story content.\u00a0| Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dodgeball Academia<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Another of the indie sports titles that are up there with the best of them this year, Dodgeball Academia is filled with personality. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Inscryption<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

If you’re looking to play something that goes to unexpected places, this enigmatic card game should shoot straight to the top of your must-play list. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Winner of The Game Award’s best indie prize, Kena puts you in the role of a spirit guide helping souls transition to the afterlife. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Subnautica: Below Zero<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

Diving into this chilly sequel title feels just as good as the first, as it builds nicely on\u00a0the original game’s formula. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Forgotten City <\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: July 28, 2021 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC),\u00a0September 23, 2021 (Switch) <\/span> Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

What would you do if you found yourself in an ancient civilization where one wrong move means certain death for everyone around you? | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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Unsighted<\/span> <\/a> <\/h2>\n

Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Release Date: Purchase<\/a> <\/article>\n<\/article>\n

The clock is ticking, and time is running\u00a0out as you try to save everyone from turning into mindless killing machines. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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9.25<\/h2>\n
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It Takes Two<\/h3>\n

It Takes Two took home this year’s Game of the Year award at TGAs, and it also got our best indie review score of 2021. | Our Review<\/a><\/p>\n

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To check out Game Informer’s top 10 games of the year, head here<\/a>. Or if you just can’t get enough of lists, click on the goose below. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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