From the past year, we can deeply feel that the influence of independent games in the market has become increasingly greater. We can often see independent games that are far ahead of the sales of Steam platform, and we can also see independent games that are constantly on the console platform. All this proves that the era of independent gaming is coming.

There may not be too many masterpieces on the console platform in a year, but the independent game field is full of flowers, and there are constant and eye-catching games appearing. Indie games on mobile platforms have even become mainstream, while a large number of excellent indie games have emerged on desktop computer platforms. Independent games were in a special stage of development in 2013, and I believe that independent games will move to a new stage in 2014.

Now, let's review the 15 most independent games that IGN selected at the end of last year:

1. The Stanley Parable

In the game, Stanley is an office worker who works step by step every day. His job is to sit in his own numbered room every day and wait for the command to press the button - a very simple job, but Stanley still repeats it day after day.

But, on this day, when Stanley came to work as usual, he found that it was different from usual: he had neither received the instructions nor his colleagues had disappeared! What's going on? Stanley, who has always adhered to the old rules, was confused and didn't know what to do. However, in the end, he decided to look around, such as going to the boss to ask what was going on.

It can be said that this is a game with a unique personal experience, and each different choice will take you to different situations and results. The game is simple and easy to use and the complex and huge branch content is amazing. So, it is not an exaggeration to be number one.

2. Stick it to The Man!

This game is an adventure game. The protagonist of the game is a man with a hedgehog head and a sausage mouth. One day, he woke up and found that pink glue tentacles grew on his head and gained amazing abilities that were enough to change the world. This setting is simply brainless and spoof. The subsequent plot is naturally nonsensical and hilarious. Extraordinary American humor is everywhere, and it is even more flavorful when used with avant-garde art style, which coincides with "Crazy Building" and "The Little Hero of Monkey Island".

3. Papers, Please

Its subject matter is very specialNot to mention, players should act as staff of the Immigration Management Office to review and judge the people entering the country.

The game process can be said to be very simple. The job you have to do is to go to work every day and accept the instructions of the day. The instructions will be different every day. They will be issued to you according to the development of the current situation, and then start asking the people queuing in at the border checkpoint gate to review the documents, make inquiries and searches when necessary, and then stamp them with a large seal: release or refuse. It sounds simple, but it is indeed very innovative and worth playing in depth.

4. Rogue Legacy

The images of this Rogue-likes platform action game look like a replica of the famous game "Demon Village", and the pictures seem not as beautiful as the former. The feel of playing is still very good, and it is considered an orthodox Platformer. That's it, you may not feel anything special.

But when you die quickly (believe me, people who just get started will easily die, and the game is still a bit difficult), you will find that your hero is indeed dead, and your next adventure will be selected from his offspring to perform. This hero has three descendants with different characteristics for you to choose from. After you choose, when you enter the castle again, you will find that except for the entrance is the same as before, the inside has completely changed!

So, you quickly died again.

After repeating this many times, you will find the beauty of the game: random maps, permanent death, so charming, which makes you constantly explore the key points again and again. After each death, your descendants will inherit your will and move forward!

5. Simulation Surgery 2013 (Surgeon Simulator 2013)

If you want to experience the fun of surgery but don’t want to study medicine, "Simulation Surgery 2013" is your best choice. This game allows players to act as surgeons and perform various transplant surgeries on patients, including the heart, kidneys, brain, etc. The game does not restrict the operation process, which means that players can use their imagination to exert their imagination. Using a hammer or a saw to open the ribs, how to cut the scalpel and how to move the internal organs away are all places where players can use their creativity. If you want to make a spoof, it is okay. Make sure that patients are hung on the operating table. The rich black humor reminds people of the classic "Doctors Are Crazy". It is said that this work took only 4 hours to develop and complete, which is very exciting.

6. SteamWorld Dig

In the game "Steam World" tells the story of a mining robot named Rusty who came to Tumbleton for the first time and was asked to go down to mine and finally discover the remains of human civilization underground. In addition, you can interact with the people of the town and help Tumbleton regain its prosperity.

7. Guacamelee

As soon as the game started, I saw the dejected Juan Aguaate, a farmer who planted agaves, the role played by the player. After getting the legendary wrestler mask, our protagonist gains great power. After the teachings of the old man who can transform into a sheep, the protagonist learns various abilities to save the world. The overall picture of the game is very beautiful with 3D special effects. The Mexican-style setting is integrated with Mexican-style songs, emphasizing the background of the game.

8. Gone Home

The plot of this game takes place in 1995, in which the player plays Samantha, a naughty kid full of uncertainty and headache. After running away from home for a year, I thought my family would welcome her, but I found that the family was empty, so the player began to control it to conduct a series of explorations, so I slowly learned about the life stories of the family members.

9. Around the corridor (Anticamber)

10. Sokobond

11. Desktop Dungeons

is a fast-paced Roguelikes game, and it is also a casual game with a certain degree of strategy and randomness. A game usually takes less than 5 to 10 minutes. In this short period of time, you can not only experience the ease and pleasure of casual games—it is very easy to get started, but also the characteristics of Roguelike games—most novices spend it while being abused by monsters. In addition to retaining the original game system and rich racial professions, this version also adds a variety of new elements. The biggest change lies in the improvement of its picture quality. Always remember that if you always play this game as a casual game, then - good luck.

12, 140

140 is a unique dot-type action adventure game. Players can use a deformed polygon (rectangle when stationary, circle when moving, and triangle when jumping), and they have to pass through various terrain obstacles in front of them to pass. The game screen feels extremely simple at first glance, but the game will adjust the environmental structure and color matching according to the process, which can be said to be an alternative visual impact. The game introduces the elements of music rhythm, making it more rhythmic and integrated to play. With the blessing of many interesting and special concept elements, 140 is a charming alternative sketch.

13. Dungeon Dashers

14. Deformation (Proteus)

15. Don’t Starve

Don't Starve is a hardcore outdoor survival game full of science and magic. You play Wilson, a brave and gentleman scientist trapped by a demon and teleported to the mysterious wilderness. If Wilson wants to escape and find his way home, he must learn to take advantage of the environment and various creatures here. Enter such an unknown world full of strange creatures, dangers and wonders. Collect resources and create items that match your way of survival. Use your way to uncover the mystery of this mysterious continent!