Shuhei Yoshida’s Favorite PlayStation Indie Games of 2024 – PlayStation.Blog
Hello everyone! 2024 has been another incredible year for indie games, and today I’m excited to share 11 of my favorite titles released on PlayStation this year.
Pacific Drive is a ‘compact’ survival game in which you navigate a mysterious, stormy jungle with your car as your only companion. Every time you go on a trip, your car will gradually break down due to unusual phenomena and you must return safely to your garage. If not, you have to start again. You can restore and upgrade your car with resources collected during the run. Each trip into the wilderness is unique and random, which makes the game more engaging and addictive.
The pixel art world of this gorgeous game feels nostalgic yet somehow completely new, with surreal lighting illuminating the map. Animal Well is a Metroidvania with a world filled with endless surprises. The sense of accomplishment you’ll feel after conquering the challenging platforming sections and puzzling puzzles is truly unique and exhilarating.
The hugely popular vampire survival PC game is now available on PlayStation. Players awaken as weakened vampires and hunt for the blood of enemies and animals to regain strength and power to conquer the map. As a vampire, the player is vulnerable to sunlight. You must hide in the shadows and avoid exposure to the sun to survive during the day.
As a child, did you ever pretend that you could only move by jumping from one ball to another? SCHiM lets you relive those nostalgic moments by playing as a frog-like creature who can only navigate the map by jumping between shadows. This is also a visually impressive game with a unique color palette and art style.
Plucky Squire is an exciting action adventure where you jump between 2D and 3D worlds.
One moment, you are enjoying a 2D action game inside the pages of a storybook, but the next second, you are embarking on an adventure in the 3D world outside and before you know it , you were back inside the book, solving the puzzle. Filled with fun gimmicks, the game offers an experience that players of all ages can enjoy.
An indie game from Japan, Palworld is an open world, crafting and survival game filled with adorable creatures (Pals), which has taken the gaming world by storm. The gameplay loop of collecting Friends, expanding your base, and further exploring the world is engaging and difficult to put down.
The latest title from the visionary team behind GRIS, a beautiful yet heartbreaking adventure game released in 2018. Neva chronicles the story of the player and a wolf cub, Neva, venturing together Go on a journey through a vibrant world that evolves from season to season. season. The story is told without dialogue and the ending will make you cry.
Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric horror adventure featuring a classic low-polygon art style reminiscent of the original PlayStation era. Two teenage girls sneak into school after work and are separated by disturbing paranormal activity. They must solve puzzles and avoid the monster roaming the halls to be safely reunited.
From the mind of Keiichiro Toyama, the legendary creator behind Siren and Gravity Rush. During the 90s, Kowloon, Hong Kong faced a series of gruesome murders. The player is a disembodied entity possessed by NPCs who roams the streets fighting Slitterheads, a monster that eats human brains. Slaying monsters like normal middle-aged men and women is a great thing.
A new game brought to life by Red Candle Games, the studio behind Detention and Devotion. Inspired by Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Nine Sols is a strong action game focused on deflection-based combat. Performing a perfect parry and counter attack is extremely rewarding and invigorating. The atmosphere, which blends cyberpunk with ancient Chinese mythology and Taoism, is also unique and engaging.
A combination of poker and roguelike? You might be thinking, “What is that?” But once you start, you won’t be able to stop. This worldwide hit game is the creation of a single developer. Incredible!
