Dodo Blog

Indie games have really moved into the public consciousness in the last year or two. Free from publishers and market focus-testing they offer a uniquely personal take on the interactive medium.

There is a never-ending torrent of so many wonderful games: inventive, elaborate, beautiful, smart, moving, funny and all of the above…

Some are short one-off experiences that make you think or explore something new while others you can keep coming back to… These are some favourites:

Dinorun – I never quite got over my childhood fascination with dinosaurs. Run before you go extinct!

The Art of Theft – gentlemanly stealth-platforming in 2D.

Nikujin – skill-based ninja platforming and a distinct lack of clothes.

Rescue the Beagles – strangely compelling cuteness: rescue puppies and shoot evil doctors in the face with owls.

ROM CHECK FAIL! – what would happen if all your favourite retro games had a baby.

Gish – first indie game I played and still one of the best: throw your weight around as an overly excited ball of tar.

Mount & Blade – medieval (non-fantasy) action-RPG with tactical elements. Great cavalry combat.

RunMan: Race Around the World – I’ve just started playing this so maybe it’s a little early to call it a favourite, but this game is all kinds of wonderful.

Still, only so much you can fit into one blog-post… the excellent TIGSource is your best bet for more.