The 10 best indie games of 2026

The indie world continues to surprise year after year. Here we bring you our selection of the best independent games that have arrived in 2026.

1. Hollow Knight: Silksong

Team Cherry finally fulfilled their promise with this sequel that surpasses its predecessor in every way. New abilities, epic bosses, and a more interconnected world than ever.

2. Celeste 2: Beyond the Summit

A sequel that expands everything that made the first game great, with a new protagonist and innovative mechanics. The difficulty is relentless but fair.

3. Hades III

Supergiant Games proves once again that they are masters of the roguelike with this third installment. Each run is a different story with unforgettable characters.

4. Sea of Stars: The Lost Age

A modern JRPG that captures the essence of classics with innovative turn-based combat and an engaging narrative.

5. Tunic 2

The indie Zelda-like returns with more dungeons, puzzles, and that titular fox we all love. The game’s guide remains a mystery to solve.

6. Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course 2

StudioMDHR gifts us another expansion that challenges the most veteran players with creative bosses and impeccable frame-by-frame animation.

7. Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania 2

Motion Twin continues supporting their roguelike with quality DLCs. This time the crossover with Castlevania is better than ever.

8. Vampire Survivors: Ultimate Edition

The phenomenon that popularized the auto-battler genre now comes with complete content and new game modes.

9. Inscryption 2

Daniel Mullins returns to surprise with a game that breaks the fourth wall in ways you can’t imagine.

10. Animal Well 2

The most enigmatic metroidvania of 2024 returns with more layers of secrets to discover.

Conclusion

2026 is proving to be an exceptional year for indie games. With limited budgets but infinite creativity, these studios prove that the best games don’t always come from big companies.

Which is your favorite? Leave your vote in the comments.