1. Pathologic 2
A brutal, philosophical survival horror. It's not about winning; it's about enduring. Every choice cuts deep. You're a doctor in a plague-ridden town. People die. The world breaks. Resources vanish. This is an interactive narrative, heavy and relentless. Expect to fail. Expect to question everything. The atmosphere is suffocating. It challenges your ethics. This game sticks with you.
2. Outer Wilds
Explore a miniature solar system. Every 22 minutes, the sun explodes. You restart. But knowledge persists. Piece together an ancient mystery. Fly your ship. Land on strange planets. Discover forgotten ruins. It’s all about curiosity. No combat. Just pure, unadulterated exploration. The universe is a puzzle. Your mind is the tool. It's a journey of discovery. Truly unique.
3. Rain World
Play as a slugcat. A fragile creature. The world is hostile. Predators are everywhere. You are prey. Learn its ecosystem. Understand its rules. Every death teaches something. It’s a harsh platformer. Survival is a struggle. But there's beauty. The animation is fluid. The world feels alive. It’s a masterclass in environmental storytelling. And pure, stressful tension.
4. Gorogoa
A puzzle game. But different. Move illustrated panels. Rearrange them. Zoom in. Zoom out. Find connections. Each scene hides another. It's like a dream. Logic unfolds visually. The art is stunning. Hand-drawn. The narrative is subtle. It’s a quiet experience. A meditative one. It asks you to see things differently. A truly elegant design. Pure wonder.
5. Neofeud
A cyberpunk point-and-click. Gritty. Dystopian. You play a social worker. In a world of haves and have-nots. Cyborgs and mutated humans. The dialogue is sharp. The themes are heavy. Class warfare. Corruption. It’s an indie gem. Rough around the edges. But powerful. The pixel art is distinct. It pulls you into its broken future. A story that resonates.
6. Disco Elysium
An RPG. Without combat. You are a detective. A broken one. Solve a murder. Or don't. Your skills are your thoughts. Your inner voices. They argue. They advise. It's all dialogue. A dense, brilliant script. The world is rich. Politically charged. Emotionally complex. Choices matter. Consequences too. It's a masterpiece of interactive fiction. A role-playing revolution.
7. Baba Is You
A puzzle game. You manipulate the rules. "BABA IS YOU." "WALL IS STOP." Change them. "WALL IS PUSH." The game transforms. It's mind-bending. Deeply clever. Each level teaches a new concept. Then breaks it. You feel like a genius. Or totally baffled. It’s about logical deduction. And creative problem-solving. A pure, joyful exercise for the brain.
