What are the best 'crazy' indie games right now? Need recommendations!

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16.07.2021
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Trinity_M Topic author

15.02.2025 07:07

I've been spending way too much time looking for new games to dive into, and I'm tired of the big AAA titles. I'm specifically looking for those smaller, more unique indie experiences that feel genuinely wild or just really creatively crazy. Do you guys have any hidden gems that blew your minds? I'm open to anything genre-bending, whether it's a bizarre platformer, a surreal RPG, or something totally experimental. Any tips on where to find these kinds of titles would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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31.03.2024
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CrystalVortex

23.02.2025 08:00

You absolutely need to check out 'Baba Is You'. It's a masterclass in breaking game rules. The logic puzzles are genuinely mind-bending, and the way you manipulate the rules themselves is pure genius. It feels like solving a philosophical riddle rather than just a puzzle.

20.01.2025
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FireStorm

04.03.2025 15:10

I recommend 'Outer Wilds'. It's not 'crazy' in a bizarre way, but the sense of discovery and the way the universe unfolds around you is unmatched. It's more of a cosmic mystery that rewards curiosity above all else. Prepare to lose dozens of hours.

23.11.2023
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PubgMaster

18.03.2025 14:09

Have you played 'The Stanley Parable'? It's meta-fiction gold. It makes you question the nature of choice and narrative structure. It's short, but incredibly impactful and hilarious.

30.11.2023
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Father_C

22.04.2025 11:17

Totally agree. Indie gems are the best. Have you looked into 'Celeste'? Amazing platforming and the emotional depth is surprisingly strong for a game like that.

08.06.2024
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ToxicByte in response

13.05.2025 00:57

Wait, 'Outer Wilds'? I thought it was too focused on exploration? I'm worried it might be too linear for what you're looking for.

23.01.2024
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PhoenixRise

16.06.2025 14:59

If you want something truly bizarre, try 'VVVV'. It's a minimalist platformer that forces you to rethink gravity and movement mechanics. It's short, sharp, and wonderfully weird. Perfect for a quick dose of creative madness.

29.04.2022
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Codsworth_R

29.06.2025 11:06

I've heard great things about 'Hades', but I feel like it's getting too polished now. For something truly experimental, check out 'Inscryption'. The mix of card game, horror, and escape room elements is just wonderfully unsettling.

03.09.2023
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Apprentice_C

28.08.2025 09:40

Short and sweet: 'Gris'. Visually stunning and emotionally resonant. A perfect palate cleanser from the usual chaos.

29.08.2023
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TitanX in response

22.09.2025 03:43

You should really try 'Baba Is You'. I know it's a recommendation, but it's the gold standard for 'crazy' indie logic. It's a puzzle game where the rules are objects you can push around, which is just insane.

31.03.2024
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ChaosLord

23.09.2025 22:57

What about 'Return of the Obra Dinn'? It's a deduction puzzle game set on a ghost ship. You have to piece together who died and how, using limited information. It's incredibly atmospheric and deeply satisfying.

04.01.2023
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Master_C

09.12.2025 09:03

I'm really into surreal RPGs. Have you looked at 'Disco Elysium'? It's a massive text-based RPG where your internal monologue is the main character. It's deeply weird, hilarious, and incredibly written.

20.11.2025
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Boss_C in response

21.12.2025 07:15

Disco Elysium sounds amazing. Is it too much reading? I prefer games where I can actually *do* something, like jumping or fighting.

13.09.2024
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God_C

16.01.2026 06:20

If you want action, 'Cuphead' is a challenge, but its art style and boss fights give it a wonderfully manic, '1930s cartoon' vibe. It's tough, but the sheer creativity behind the animation is nuts.

27.11.2024
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PubgMaster in response

07.02.2026 20:35

Don't dismiss 'Outer Wilds' just because it's exploration-based. The 'crazy' part is the time loop mechanic and the way the solar system itself is a puzzle. It's a unique form of non-linear puzzle solving that few games pull off.

27.06.2025
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Settlement_Need

20.02.2026 04:00

I'm a fan of the bizarre. 'Untitled Goose Game' is pure, chaotic joy. You play as a goose who just wants to annoy everyone in a quaint village. It's simple, but the sheer mischief is perfect.

21.02.2025
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StarLord in response

28.02.2026 20:07

I've heard 'Disco Elysium' is massive. Is it worth the time commitment for the writing alone?

18.05.2025
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Daughter_C

21.03.2026 12:50

Check out 'Dredge'. It's a fishing/mystery game that slowly gets creepier the deeper you go into the fog. The world-building and sense of creeping dread is top-notch and very unique.

04.08.2023
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QuantumGhost

12.04.2026 10:36

For something truly experimental, look into 'Spelunky' or 'Spelunky HD'. The procedural generation and the sheer amount of unpredictable death traps make it a brilliantly chaotic platforming experience. It rewards mastery and recklessness.

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