10 Indie Games for Android
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I love indie games. Even though by their very nature they don’t have the same budgets as the big developers, they make up for all that lack of resources with dedication, innovative ideas and a lot of love for the product they are creating.
In this sense, Android is an excellent platform to accommodate all those projects that are in principle more minority, where the chances of success are governed more by the creativity and level of engagement of the game than by its impressive technical deployments.
The best indie games for Android
Android already has several indie titles in its catalogue that can be considered classics within the genre. Titles such as Terraria , Alto’s Adventure , Machinarium or Limbo are good examples of this. If you haven’t tried them yet, take a good look at them! However, we are going to take advantage of today’s post to shed some light on other indie games that are perhaps less known, but just as powerful or more so in terms of gameplay, design and creative value.
Grimvalor
Grimvalor is an action-adventure RPG that will attract the attention of fans of video games like Bloodstained or Castlevania . At a playable level we will also see references to other titles such as Demon’s Souls, but with scenarios in 2.5D format. A great game that shines with its own light within the Android Play Store.
Grimvalor | Download on Google Play
Good pizza, great pizza
A pizzeria simulation game, where you have to manage your business and fulfill your customers’ requests by creating the tastiest pizzas following the instructions of each order.
Sometimes customers don’t know exactly what they want, and you’ll have to guess which pizza they’ll like. There’s also a story that helps you get to know the characters better, and several upgrade options for tools, food, and other features that will keep you entertained for hours.
Good Pizza, Great Pizza | Download on Google Play
Ailment
Ailment is a pixel art shooting game developed by a single person, Ivan Panasenko. The story is set in space, where the main character wakes up in his ship and his companions have become enemies.
The game consists of advancing through the different corridors and levels to discover why the crew has turned against us. A title that will please both science fiction fans and fans of retro action RPGs. Surprisingly, it also has an online PvP mode.
Ailment | Download on Google Play
Vampire Survivors
Probably the most popular indie game to hit the Play Store in recent years. In fact, Vampire Survivors has been so successful that it has revitalized the bullet hell genre on Android , with dozens of new titles that have tried to follow in its wake with more or less success.
The gameplay in Vampire Survivors is very simple: we control a character who attacks automatically while we try to eliminate the numerous hordes of monsters that attack us from all angles of the screen. If you like action games with RPG and strategy touches, this is a title that cannot be missing from your device.
Vampire Survivors | Download on Google Play
#DRIVE
An “infinite race” type driving game in which we must control our car for as long as possible without crashing. One of its great attractions is that it is inspired by the classic action and road movies of the 70s and 80s, which gives it a special touch that will undoubtedly please fans of this type of eighties aesthetic.
On an artistic level, the game has opted for polygonal models in the style of other arcade racing games such as Horizon Chase , which without reaching pixel art aesthetics manage to get the most out of the visual section with flat but very well-worked textures. Great game.
#Drive | Download on Google Play
Risk of war: Wartime Glory
If you like strategy video games like Risk or Civilization , you have to take a look at Risk of War. Dominate the world with your cleverest tactics through a turn-based combat system. One of the most interesting things about the game are the battle decks, which allow you to use special cards to represent certain combat strategies against your enemies, either in online confrontations against other players, or in offline mode against the game’s AI. Blood and Honor!
Blood & Honor: War & Risk | Download on Google Play
Witcheye
Beautiful platformer with 16-bit graphics where we control a witch transformed into a flying eye in search of revenge, after a knight and a wizard have stolen the ingredients for her spells. The game has more than 50 levels, an excellent soundtrack and more than 100 enemies, bosses and mini-bosses.
Witcheye comes from Devolver Digital, one of the most important indie studios of the last decade, with titles as notable as Hotline Miami or the most recent Fall Guys.
Witcheye | Download on Google Play
The Cube Escape Saga
A video game series that already has a dozen titles behind it, all of them developed by the Rusty Lake indie studio. The games in the saga are each more bizarre, with stories that will leave you with your ass twisted.
For this same reason, it is possible that they may not be liked as much by ages younger than 16 or 17, simply because of the strangeness of the proposal. In any case, a highly recommended series for those looking for something different.
Cube Escape | Download on Google Play
CHUCHEL
From the creators of Machinarium, Amanita Design brings us CHUCHEL, a crazy and fun game where we must recover the precious cherry through various puzzles and challenges. It has a truly unique aesthetic and is different from anything you have seen on mobile devices until now.
CHUCHEL has won numerous awards at indie festivals since its launch in 2018, being a more than attractive proposal for both adults and the little ones in the house. A visual and sound delight.
CHUCHEL | Download on Google Play
Nobodies: Murder Cleaner
In Nobodies we put ourselves in the shoes of a “clean-up agent” who works for a secret division of the government in charge of dismantling terrorist organizations. Our job is to get to the crime scene and get rid of the bodies, destroying all evidence and eliminating any traces.
In essence we are faced with a puzzle game, very well solved and with a great variety, that will test our ingenuity repeatedly. Puzzles can be solved in different ways, giving the player a wide range of movement. Most recommended title for fans of the genre.