40 MUST PLAY indie games that dropped in 2025

2025 was an absolutely stacked year for indie games, so I put together a list of 40 MUST PLAY indie games that dropped throughout. From huge, long-awaited releases like Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong, to unexpected hits like Blue Prince, PEAK, and Megabonk, to smaller, under-the-radar gems like Despelote, Keep Driving, and Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, this video is all about celebrating just how good indie games were in 2025. Whether you’re looking for the best indie games of 2025, hunting for hidden indie gems you might’ve missed, or just want some new games to add to your wishlist, this list has you covered. I break down what makes each game special and why it deserves your time. If you love indie games, experimental ideas, and developers taking big creative swings, this was a year to remember. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Absolum 01:08 - BALL X PIT 01:55 - Blue Prince 03:18 - Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector 04:11 - CloverPit 04:53 - Constance 05:35 - Consume Me 0