Shacknews Top 24 Indie Games of the Year 2024
Much like the mainline Games of the Year, 2024's indie game releases couldn't be confined to a simple Top 10. So here are the best 24 Indies of 2024.
Shacknews Best RPG of 2024 – Metaphor: ReFantazio
In a year chockfull of political turmoil, Metaphor: ReFantazio gave us a story of heroes coming together to make the world a better place for everyone.
Shacknews Best Open World Game of 2024 – Dragon’s Dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2's bustling open world brought excitement and surprise at every corner.
Shacknews Best Racing Game of 2024 – F1 24
With enhancements to audio design and an overhaul of Career mode, F1 24 was an excellent installment in the racing sim franchise.
Shacknews Most Overlooked Game of 2024 – Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Ubisoft's Prince of Persia franchise made a triumphant return early this year, but Shacknews wishes more people had realized it.
Shacknews Best Co-Op Game of 2024 – Helldivers 2
Bullets. Bombs. Baddies. Buddies. Add them all together and you get Helldivers 2, the best cooperative game to release this year.
Shacknews Most Improved Game of 2024 – F-Zero 99
F-Zero 99 released in an excellent place but Nintendo has raised the bar by improving the title with brand new content.
Shacknews Best Strategy Game of 2024 – Unicorn Overlord
Vanillaware dialed up peak strategy gameplay, gorgeous visuals, and an unforgettable soundtrack with Unicorn Overlord.
Shacknews Best Remake of 2024 – Silent Hill 2
A careful balance between paying homage to the past and updates that bring it in line with modern survival horror systems makes Silent Hill 2 our best remake of the…
Shacknews Art Style of 2024 – Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor: ReFantazio's vibrant colors and unique designs delivered 2024's best art style.