Upcoming Indie Games in 2025 You Might Want to Look Out For!

2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for gaming, with a diverse lineup of boundary-pushing titles on the horizon.

From eerie survival horror experiences to immersive, open-world adventures, the upcoming indie games promise to captivate, challenge, and inspire players of all kinds.

Let’s look at the top indie games coming in 2025 that you won’t want to miss.

1. Upcoming Indie Games in 2025 – Single Player, Co-op and More!

Although I’m sure there’s going to be a hundred good titles in the Indie genre for 2025, some of which I may end up loving more than the ones in the list after they are released, here’s some of the games we’re looking forward to seeing in 2025.

“No, I’m not a Human”, “Hollow Knight: Silk Song” and other games seem to be highly anticipated single player indie games of 2025, while “Subnautica 2” will be launching its early access in the same year, featuring a whole new world to explore and multiplayer mode so that your friends don’t miss out on the fun!

i. Single Player Indie Games 2025

No, I’m not a Human

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

“No, I’m Not a Human” is an anxiety-driven horror game that explores the themes of paranoia and survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

The night is overrun by mysterious Visitors who mimic human appearance and behavior. Can you discern friend from foe? A knock on the door forces you to make a choice: trust or eliminate.

Hollow Knight: Silk Song

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

Play as Hornet, the fearless Princess Knight of Hallownest, in Hollow Knight: Silksong. Captured and transported to a mysterious haunted realm, Hornet must unravel the secrets of this strange world.

This highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning action-adventure game challenges you to explore, battle, and survive in the lands ruled by silk and song.

The Overnight Watch

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

Take on the challenge of the Overnight Watch Program at the IRIS facility. As a vigilant watchkeeper, you’ll monitor creepy rooms, track the movements of anomalous entities (ALTRs), and respond swiftly to any signs of trouble.

Are your instincts sharp enough to pass the test? From the creative mind of youtuber Jacksepticeye, The Overnight Watch promises Observation Duty style anomaly horror.

Slay the Spire 2

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

After 1,000 years, the Spire has reopened. Will you answer the call? Slay the Spire 2 returns with its signature blend of roguelike deckbuilding and strategic gameplay.

Craft a one-of-a-kind deck, battle bizarre foes, and uncover powerful relics. How high will you climb, and what secrets await at the Spire’s summit?

Reanimal

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

The masterminds behind Little Nightmares I & II are back with a new, even more unsettling horror adventure game.

Join a brother and sister as they brave a descent into madness to rescue their missing friends and escape the island they once called home.

The Midnight Walk

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

Embark on a hauntingly beautiful journey with The Midnight Walk, a dark adventure from the creators of Lost in Random, where handcrafted clay landscapes come to life in stunning stop-motion animation.

Navigate through a fantastical world of wonder and terror, and outwit fearsome monsters to uncover hidden secrets in this captivating and eerie tale.

Sword of the Sea

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

Experience a thrilling, atmospheric adventure that blends high-speed action with exploration. Surf through a dreamlike ocean on your Hoversword, uncovering a vibrant, hidden world.

Created by the visionary artist behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey, with a beautiful score by Austin Wintory.

Replaced

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

In the 2.5D sci-fi action platformer REPLACED, you play as R.E.A.C.H., an AI forcibly implanted in a human host.

Set in a retro-futuristic 1980s world, the game blends cinematic platforming, vibrant pixel art, and fast-paced combat, offering a thrilling experience as you navigate the dark consequences of emerging technology.

Greenfield

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

Immerse yourself in GREENFIELD, a thought-provoking puzzle-platformer that delves into the eerie depths of a troubled mind and an abandoned island facility.

Unravel the threads of a haunting enigma as you navigate the surreal, atmospheric world, uncovering secrets and confronting the darkness within.

The Lost Wild

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

Face the fury of nature in a gripping survival horror adventure. Explore the remnants of research facilities swallowed by the jungle, where the lines between hunter and prey are constantly blurred.

Gather resources, outwit deadly creatures, and uncover the dark secrets lurking at the island’s core. Jurassic Park Fans, this one’s for you!

Eternal Strands

• Release Date: Q1 2025
• Wishlist Here.

Eternal Strands is an action-packed, third-person fantasy adventure, where you play as Brynn, a brave young Weaver, on a perilous quest to reclaim her people’s lost heritage.

Master a powerful fusion of magic and combat, and face off against towering creatures in a desperate bid to save a world on the brink of destruction.

Hotel 188

• Release Date: Q2 2025
• Wishlist Here.

Trapped in a mysterious, time-warped hotel, your sole objective is to explore, uncover clues, and escape. As you navigate the ever-shifting hotel, you’ll face a daunting test of your spatial awareness and confront the unsettling feeling of being utterly alone.

Inspired by the chilling concepts of backrooms and liminal spaces, Hotel 188 promises an immersive, realistic, and deeply unnerving experience.

ii. Multiplayer Indie Games 2025

Subnautica 2

• Release Date: 2025
• Wishlist Here.

Dive into an all-new underwater adventure from Unknown Worlds, the makers of the Subnautica series. Explore all new vibrant, alien biomes, discover incredible sea creatures, and uncover the secrets of this mysterious world.

Craft essential gear, build bases, and pilot vehicles to survive – solo or with friends. (Yes, we’re finally getting multiplayer in Subnautica!)

Little Cheese Works

• Release Date: 2025
• Wishlist Here.

Little Cheese Works is a co-op adventure puzzle game reminiscent of Human Fall Flat. Sneak, breathe softly, and communicate carefully with your teammates in this hilarious cooperative action game.

Your mission? Transport precious cheese to the goal without waking the ever-watchful cats. Use voice chat to strategize, but beware – even the slightest noise can alert the feline foes and ruin your cheesy escape!

CUFFBUST

• Release Date: 2025
• Wishlist Here.

Join forces with friends to orchestrate a daring prison escape in CUFFBUST. Utilize an arsenal of tools, outsmart guards, and adapt your plan to overcome the challenges that lie ahead.

With destructible environments, real-time voice chat, and multiple escape routes to discover, every attempt offers a unique experience. Gather your crew and get ready to break out – up to 20 players can join this prison break!

Black Pine: Incident Response

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

Assemble your team of up to 4 players for a chilling online co-op horror survival experience in Black Pine: Incident Response. Hired as contractors, you’ll venture into the foreboding Appalachian Mountains to repair critical infrastructure ravaged by mysterious events.

Brave the treacherous terrain, tackle perilous repairs, and fend off the terrors lurking in the darkness. (If you enjoy games like Lethal Company and the likes, then you’ll surely like this one.)

Phantom Line

• Release Date: TBA
• Wishlist Here.

Enlist in the elite paranormal SWAT team and embark on a thrilling co-op shooter experience with up to 4 players in Phantom Line. Set in a post-nuclear European continent, your mission is to track, contain, and neutralize supernatural anomalies hidden from public view.

Explore a vast, dynamic open world, responding to unpredictable events and confronting the unknown.

With so many exciting indie games on the horizon, 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for gamers. Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to discover your new favorite game!