Head of Indie Games at PlayStation Shuhei Yoshida shared his personal favorite 11 indie games for PS4/5 and PSVR2 platforms in 2023 via a blog today.
· Boundless Hearts - This heartwarming adventure game from the developers of Indonesia weaves a story of teenage dreams and love with vivid graphics, reminiscent of the films directed by Makoto Shinkai. Will the two who were separated by an accident meet again?
· "Liao Tim Ting: The End of the Peerless Thief" - In Taiwan at the beginning of the 20th century, there was a legendary hero who punished the corrupt ruling class, stole the money of the rich, and saved the people, his name was Tim Ding. You can enjoy fast-paced action scenes set against the backdrop of the Taiwanese landscape at the time. It also contains various historical materials from that period, which is very interesting.
· "Vividly" - Have you ever been moved to tears while playing a game? In this game, every time the player blinks, the scene moves forward. It's a PS VR2-exclusive adventure that relives the short life of a boy who died young. You may find yourself moved to tears at the last moment.
· Chia – a sandbox action game from the development team in New Caledonia that lets you play freely on a beautiful island. The main character, Tchia, has an ability called "Soul Jump", which is really interesting to be able to use by possessing birds, fish, animals, stones, etc.
· Fishing Sail Undercurrent - Who would have thought that the combination of fishing and horror games would attract so many users? You sail through treacherous waters at night, gradually exploring the perilous sea as you upgrade your ship. I couldn't stop at all.
· HUMANITY – Hundreds of faceless humans walk in groups, with a Shiba Inu leading the way. It's a high-quality puzzle adventure game that makes players ponder the philosophical question of what it means to be human. It also allows players to share and play game levels that they create themselves.
· Synapse, the first-person shooter that uses PS VR2's eye-tracking technology, lets you select enemies and objects, then use the Sense controller to grab, levitate and throw them. It is a very addictive 3D action game where players can use their special abilities to overcome the dangers that arise against a background of beautiful pastel colors.
· Viewfinder – When you're stuck, a slight change of perspective might make it a breakthrough. The game is a magical puzzle adventure game that creates new roads and objects by placing Polaroid photos you take. What impressed me the most this year was this game.
· Eternights – "I wanted to combine 3D action and dating games. To make this dream come true, developer Jae quit his steady job to become an indie game developer and completed the game. At the end of the game, you have to choose one of your companions to confess.
· COCOON – for me, beautiful game design is a game with no UI, no tutorials, but the player still knows what to do. A new puzzle adventure from the developers of the timeless masterpiece INSIDE. The game is constantly delighted with mysterious puzzles.
· TrinityS - For those who love MMORPG boss fights but don't have the time to do so, this game is for you. The game can be played in up to three co-op for a series of challenging boss battles. The action mechanic allows the player to stand still for the longer they get a powerful buff, which is unique.