Shuhei Yoshida’s Top PlayStation Indie Picks for 2024 – PlayStation.Blog

Hey there, fellow gamers! Reflecting on 2024, it’s clear it was another stellar year for indie games on PlayStation. I can’t wait to dive into my top picks and share what made these 11 titles so captivating.

First up, let’s talk about Pacific Drive. Imagine you’re in a ‘road-lite’ survival game navigating storm-ridden forests with only your trusty car for company. As you venture out, weird anomalies cause your vehicle to gradually fall apart, pushing you to gather resources to fix and upgrade it. Each journey is a thrilling new adventure thanks to its unique and random events, making it utterly gripping and hard to put down.

Next, step into the enchanting pixel-art realm of Animal Well. It’s a Metroidvania game with a world that’s a delightful blend of nostalgia and novelty, accented by surreal lighting. The joy of overcoming its challenging platform segments and enigmatic puzzles is nothing short of exhilarating.

And for those who love a good vampire saga, our favorite PC vampire survival game has landed on PlayStation! Start as a weakened vampire, and the hunt for blood begins. Bolster your strength by hunting enemies and their powers, dodging sunlight like the plague to survive.

Remember as a child pretending every shadow was a safe haven? Well, SCHiM channels that nostalgia beautifully. Play as a small creature bouncing from shadow to shadow across a visually stunning landscape with a unique color palette.

Say hello to The Plucky Squire, a whimsical action-filled adventure where you leap between 2D and 3D worlds. One moment you’re in a storybook, the next, you’re exploring a 3D realm, solving puzzles along the way. It’s a delightful experience for players of any age.

From Japan comes Palworld, captivating gamers with its blend of open-world exploration and adorable companions—Pals. Craft, expand, and explore in a game that’s as cute as it is compelling.

From the visionary creators behind GRIS comes Neva, a wordless tale of an ever-changing world journeyed by you and a wolf cub, Neva. Its poignant narrative is bound to tug at your heartstrings.

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric horror adventure reminiscent of old-school PlayStation days, where two teens break into a school, navigating spooky puzzles to evade a menacing monster.

From Keiichiro Toyama, comes a chilling experience set in ‘90s Hong Kong. Contend with Slitterheads, brain-eating monsters, in a unique game where you possess NPCs to fight these creatures—a thrilling twist for sure.

The creators of Detention and Devotion now present Nine Sols, an action-packed game defined by deflection-heavy combat akin to Sekiro. With a fascinating blend of cyberpunk and ancient Chinese elements, it offers an invigorating experience.

Finally, who’d have thought poker and roguelike could merge so seamlessly? This unique game, crafted by a single genius, is sweeping the globe—and once you start, it’s almost impossible to stop!

These gems of 2024 have truly redefined indie gaming on PlayStation. Whether you’re into heart-racing combat, immersive storytelling, or mind-bending puzzles, there’s something for everyone to fall in love with. Dive in and enjoy!