5 of the Best Indie Games You've Never Played

[@TomKTuba]

Excited for another 5 games I'll have to buy that will sit in my steam library, waiting for a day to see playtime.

[@yakkocmn]

we out here supporting indie devs

[@Codename_Crow]

@@yakkocmn Lets goo supporting the indies!

[@jingusflorpus4274]

This is the reason I bought a Steam Deck

[@lProN00bl]

@@yakkocmn But who is going to pay for my therapy I'll need after playing these games?

[@AquaticLotus7552]

To be completely honest the only reason I don't wanna play pyre despite the fact that its sitting on my steam library is I DON'T WANNA FAIL THE TEAM

[@sebythesquid9900]

Skooch: (releases a video about one obscure indie game) Yakko: “Oh, you’re approaching me?”

[@Lotus_Monk1]

I can't make a video about you without getting closer

[@lProN00bl]

Another channel did a video a few days ago as well Razbuten I think it was.

[@sebythesquid9900]

@@lProN00bl yeah, I was actually watching it earlier today and it dawned on me lol. Yakko’s got competition

[@lilfranny5611]

Rythym doctor be like: That song where he went into cardiac arrest was a banger

[@phlapjakz]

DOCTOR STOP BREAKDANCING THE PATIENT IS HAVING A HEART ATTACK

[@lilfranny5611]

She’s coughing up blood the fuckre you doing the twist for

[@zakattack8593]

SIR THIS ISNT THE TIME FOR THE MACARENA!!!

[@SeigiVA]

Been doing a voicethru of Pyre with my VA friends and it hits so much harder when a professional voice actor is reading all the lines to you.

[@akay_g9]

Cool! Where Can I watch it?

[@therandommanbackup5607]

Wh- where can we watch it???

[@AP-em1ju]

@@therandommanbackup5607 i’m a bit late but if u still care i found them - scroll thru the youtube page GetGianni and the vods for each of the streams are posted there. they’re definitely worth a watch

[@sracmon2035]

"Please let me pay more for this game" is the real Supergiant experience

[@doctorwhouse3881]

I really wish Steam implemented pay what you want like Itch does.

[@vsolyomi]

Even though I have complex feelings towards their games, that statement is still true..

[@sorenveluxidus274]

ALSO in Pyre, you can lose at the championship, and allow the enemy to send someone home The achievement you get for doing so is “mercy”

[@Ashtarte3D]

It's often considered the best outcome to intentionally throw the match when Pamitha's sister is up for ascension as Pamitha askes you to let them win. If you do and THEN send Pamitha up after the two will finally reconcile their grievances. It's so good.

[@dmann2152]

Chicory legitimately changed my life. It helped me realize my imposter syndrome came from a place in life I don't need to be in anymore. I will be forever grateful to it for that.

[@lmnt66]

Same here. I had just started therapy to confront childhood trauma and my fear of making music and art in general, so this game found me at the perfect moment. I had never really allowed myself to think I was able to create art before, yet this game made me do it an connect with the inherent fun of it all. I love everything about this game. ❤

[@RamTheproDragon]

If there's anything else to add for Pyre's recommendation...the soundtrack is BANGING! Honestly the best Supergiant game soundtrack of them all, even better than Hades.

[@wigglebot765]

Personally I prefer the transistor soundtrack, but they’re all incredible

[@intertenera]

its been years since i played pyre, but ost still makes me cry!

[@aruss1]

The ending theme changes depending on who you freed. It's amazing.

[@yakkocmn]

darren really do be dropping legendary music with the dynamic credits theme

[@deftwhistle]

Everhood is an acid trip and I love it, you even fight your own cursor

[@alexanderuser1282]

Yeah, the best way to play it would be without watching videos or spoilers tho. It ruins the effect

[@JobiMorkos]

@@alexanderuser1282 Play it blind a months ago, It's a masterpiece that I will hold for a long time.

[@amakoninaru8389]

Rhythm Doctor is such a revolution in the rhythm genre. Its visual distraction, amazing mechanics, with its music, graphics... Its such an amazing game, I loved every single seconds of play, and some songs really echoed with me. Honestly, its just a masterpiece, even in early access.

[@Nico__YT]

Everhood praise? I absolutely love to see it. Thank you for promoting this heavily underrated joy ride

[@justcallmezudo]

My favorite time of day: me looking at yakko talk about indies that I’ll put on my steam wishlist never to be thought of again XD. Although one day I’ll play the games mark my words.

[@ronengitman7027]

Finally more Rhythm Doctor appreciation

[@dragonkilla4540]

I HIGHLY recommend a rouge-like game called One Step from Eden. It’s combat is like the Mega Man Battle Network series, but with a bunch of other mechanics added into the mix.

[@SnoozeCruisin]

Seconded on One Step from Eden! I think I did nothing but play that game for two weeks straight when I first bought it. I personally LOVE the game’s soundtrack, too. Eden’s Gate kicks ass.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

PVP is brain damage waiting to happen not that am complaining lol

[@gasfol4788]

THIS, I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THIS

[@05mario82]

One step from eden is super goated

[@treedude4246]

Hell yeah that game slaps so hard

[@newworth4418]

The mention of pyre always reminds me of how much I love the night wings and the music

[@kaspi644]

Played rythm doctor back when it came out and I did like it but, my computer had to be repaired shortly after. I haven't touched the game since but, ill give it a shot now! Other then that great video my guy and love to see you upload!

[@Nethitarius]

Thank you SO MUCH for bringing up Pyre. I feel like nobody talks about it even though it was the first game Supergiant made with a lot of characters. I love that game so, so, so much.

[@stefaniaperin5428]

I wish it was on Switch 😔 Everything else from SuperGiant is there, I don't understand why Pyre isn't

[@sillygoosetaur]

@@stefaniaperin5428 i believe its an issue with the engine

[@Vailskibum]

Chicory is one of the most wholesome games out there

[@PastelKenshi]

This guy is three times more famous yet only 15 likes for his comment ?! Common

[@waluigionadinosaursquisham4035]

What platforms is it on?

[@escapegoat573]

@@waluigionadinosaursquisham4035 steam, idk what else

[@Toxic-Pyro]

8:55 this made me look up if there was a gun mod for Celeste. Yes it does exist, and it's beautiful

[@-Sheva-]

Loving the fact that this has become a series

[@juahu7474]

I've gotta give a huge reccomendation to game that's coming out of early access in 2ish weeks called Library of Ruina. it's a deck-building/turn-based/strategy/visual-novel/rpg/simultaneous-battle-simulator made by a korean indie studio with one of my favourite game soundtracks I've ever listened to. It's got some darker themes but some of the best damn world building I've seen.

[@arthurmerkulov5904]

Yeah library of ruina because they ruined it

[@nathanblackburn1193]

Library of Ruina is absolutely fantastic and deserves more attention same with the studio who made it Project Moon who are also teasing their next game Limbus Company.

[@Negativitron1]

the prequel Lobotomy corp is also amazing

[@snecc266]

I'm so happy other people are talking about Ruina! It's one of my favorite games.

[@Snokkerball]

Completely agree, I bought the soundtrack and it was worth every penny!

[@yoanng.5755]

Everhood might be one of my favorite indie game ever The characters , the story , the deep lore , and those bangers ... It's kind of a shame that people might think it's just "Undertale : The Rhythm Game" , cause it deserves way more attention

[@FaTerokiMenra]

Do you think it would have been better served without the clear homage to Undertale's aesthetic or was it worth it if it got people talking bout it?

[@yoanng.5755]

@@FaTerokiMenra Well I mean , that's how a friend presented it to me so ... But still , it's such a wonderful game and I don't want it to suffer comparison with it But sure , if it help the game find the community it deserves , it's more that worth it in the end

[@johanneskraglund2795]

@@yoanng.5755 you sound like a cool fan. Are you in the discord?

[@yoanng.5755]

@@johanneskraglund2795 Nope, actually :3

[@johanneskraglund2795]

@@yoanng.5755 its a pretty good one

[@godfatheralexander]

Try West of Dead. I'm a sucker for bold graphic design so I got hooked on it instantly, that and the godly soundtrack.

[@MintyVoid]

rhythm doctor was worth it 5+ years ago when there was only like 4 songs, god i almost cried seeing how far it's come.

[@arcanah]

saw Pyre and immediately clicked, I adore that game

[@jackiecozzie4803]

SAME! That game gave me a feeling I rarely get

[@allergyjelly]

Here’s a hidden gem I have super fond memories of: Towerfall, aka, the game the Celeste guys made before Celeste. Nobody ever talks about Towerfall, prob cause everyone’s always singing Celeste’s praises, but Towerfall is such a wildly fun game that I used to play all the time with my friends. Also the music slaps.

[@disappearingknag230]

It's been almost exactly a year since this video came out, and I specifically came back to say thank you. Chicory has been one of my favorite games over the past two semesters to unwind with. And Rhythm Doctor has unironically become my favorite game. I'm involved with the community, I've met so many people and played so many fan levels, and I often go back to reply the story mode over and over and over again. Thank you for introducing my favorite game to me Yakko

[@basdewolf8857]

I'm so happy you enjoyed Pyre as well :) It's my personal favourite of the Supergiant Games In my first playthrough, I intentionally lost the first final match because I realized halfway through I wasn't going to see Jodariel anymore if I won...

[@DominoPivot]

You had me at "it's a rhythm game". Buying Everhood now.

[@lProN00bl]

it's on my wishlist for next steam sale but will buy as well.

[@DominoPivot]

@@lProN00bl 4 hours in, not sure how long left I have. I'd say it's really hard not to compare to Undertale in terms of art style and humor, but the story is not very engaging. Still, it's a fun distraction.

[@alexanderuser1282]

Yeah, the best way to play it would be without watching videos or spoilers tho. It ruins the effect but hey, hope you enjoy

[@bumduckegypt2110]

So glad to see you bring up Chicory! Hardly anything has been said about it online, and the game deserves so much more attention. One of the best games I've played.

[@coldfusion1679]

It warms my heart to see someone giving pyre the recommendation it deserves. It’s been one of my favorite games ever for a long time, and I don’t think I’ve seen someone give it true praise since totalbiscuit.

[@Snakesrcool2003account]

9:10 i have to say i just love this flash effect for the background like its so subtle but adds like so much in terms of lighting effects that a game like it wouldnt normally have. Its also cool how well the fact that its cellshaded works cos the barely seems to lack any depth when not flashing.

[@wyattmason8838]

"The fact that I bought this game on sale for $6 feels like an actual crime" I bought terraria for $5 and can relate

[@aruss1]

Pyre is so good and underrated. I can see how it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea but the writing, art, and music is so so good. I cried when the credits played.

[@LuckyxLouie]

What I like most about this series is I learn new indie game in a bite sized review style. Hearing about some of these games makes me so happy I watched this since most of the games mentioned are passion projects by a small team. I genuinely love indie games and the people who make them because they aren’t bound by expectations or a insisting feeling to rush their games. Keep being cool, dudes.

[@thewizard7886]

One of my favourite little underrated indie games is Rain World, it’s a brutally challenging platformer where you play as a slug cat, a small omnivorous creature near the bottom of the worlds food chain, and your goal is to survive the harsh environments and deadly rain storms to eventually do… something. Won’t spoil the story but if you can get past the initial challenge and learning curves the game throws at you it’s a pretty incredible experience

[@torsken3997]

agree rain world is super good

[@benrobke5359]

so glad you included Pyre, it feels so left out of the conversations abt supergiant. super well said

[@The_PixelDoctor]

I respect Yakko for talking both about video game music (which needs more respect) and indie games (which needs more support). Keep it up Yakko, Keep it up.

[@griffinbrown5517]

Honestly everyone go play Chicory just for the OST

[@RariettyC]

Also, the end credits song is sung by Emi Evans (who sings a good portion of the soundtracks for the Nier games) and it's gorgeous and thematically relevant and I've been looping it since I played the game a month ago

[@beric_ailey2330]

I finished Chicory the other day and I LOVED IT! So good!

[@Evanz111]

I’m so glad you finally spoke about ScourgeBringer! I’ve been recommending it to you ever since I saw your video about Celeste :)

[@Geno746]

Pyre is one of my favorite games. Its super underrated and really want more people to play it.

[@Amphibian42]

I feel like you must have played it already, but Haven, it's a game about love, you play as two characters and it's all about their relationship and the lengths they'll go through to survive and stay together, i highly recommend it, it has a banging soundtrack, beautiful art, and some very solid voice acting, plus there's a surprising amount of content and a bit of depth in how combat and things like food prep work

[@TrueGinjaNinjaGamer]

I love these videos because this actually helps me find games I never have heard of before. Which is not always the case when people make these types of things. You also have a great way of writing about why you like these games! Keep it up!

[@benk1026]

God dang it I didn't think you could do it but you did it I am literally going to play every single one of these

[@taikaniinimaki7234]

I'm a simple woman: I see Pyre, I click. In all fairness, I'm not a gamer at all, but I've always liked watching games for their stories and last year I fell in love with Supergiant's storytelling. Despite my limited experience with games, Pyre has become one of my favourite stories ever told in any medium and if I didn't need to borrow a PC for playing, I would have completed it countless times by now. I truly wish more people would give it a try

[@meltcord4988]

I've only really got one indie game I never see anyone talking about, Oneshot. It's a nice story-focused puzzle rpg with file manipulation, a pleasant art style, and some gorgeous music by Nightmargin. It's the only game I'd give a legitimate 11/10 for everything the game left me with when I was done with it.

[@meltcord4988]

Other than that good video! always a pleasure when you upload.

[@mannsytha8077]

Seeing Pyre on this makes me so happy :) Got a full poster of it proudly displayed on my room

[@Sayukoful]

Oh hell yeah, another game list of games I never played but I will totally love, Yakko, you are an absolute lad.

[@christianwain7081]

Babe wake up, new Yakko vid just dropped!

[@wildhaert2]

I'm so glad pyre is on here! I fell in love with it instantly so hard that I played it all the way through in one sitting!

[@milanesadearsenico]

Pyre is cool but I still love Transistor and the world so much... It's so clever while not telling you everything the first time

[@theshaqtus]

Thank you for spreading the word about everhood, that game deserves so much more attention than its receiving

[@Xavier-hd4dt]

Everhood, Pyre and Chicory are sitting in my steam library amongst many others I've discovered because of Yakko. I'm always looking for a new escape to obsess over and all the ones Yakko has recommended has been all time favourites. I hope that this video gets the attention it deserves considering the myriad of experiences that are out there for everyone to enjoy. (I also keep rewatching these vids in the hopes that Yakko makes a new one bc I LOVE THIS SERIES I BASICALLY USE IT TO SLEEP AT THIS POINT)

[@horsedotcom4106]

“Time doesn’t have to be a prerequisite for adoration.” Very true my friend Yakko.

[@scrubyt2668]

Fashion Police Squad, Potionomics, The Letter, Bug Fables, Cultic, Find Love or Die Trying, Going Under, Have a Nice Death, Spookware, Yuppie Psycho and Sayonara Wild Hearts are all incredible indie games that everyone needs to play

[@impishlooter1550]

Im so glad pyre made it into these series, to this day even after years i still carry the fondness for the characters and awe for the world and its atmosphere. Ps: the mustache stays on, 1v1 me

[@peed3576]

My personal recommendation for indie games is 100% Buddy Simulator 1984, it’s a bit on the smaller side but is one of my favorite games I’ve finished lately

[@michael6110]

pyre is the game that made me fall in love with supergiant. it's one of the most unique games I've ever played and the way that it forces you to always update your team comps is such a well thought out balance of gameplay and Story elements. also how many visual novels can say they have couch co-op?

[@damagaz]

These types of videos show the massive variety of the videogame market. No matter how short, expensive or simple, every game can be charming in its own way when done right. Here are some games that I would like to recommend: • Creepy Castle, a sidescrolling RPG in which combat is executed by completing WarioWare-esque minigames. • The End is Nigh, a simple yet horrifingly hard platformer with excellent designed levels and tons of collectibles and secrets.

[@Ashtarte3D]

So happy to find someone else singing the praises of Pyre. I've been a massive Supergiant fan ever since I first played Bastion in 2011. Darren Korb has become my favorite composer. I always have to explain to people that while I think Hades is objectively their best game I think Pyre might still mean more to me. It's also one of the few games that watching someone play it will never fully do it justice; you need to play it to understand.

[@hol.blackhole8888]

I brought Gravity Rush because of you and I'm planning to buy the sequel. I take your recommendations very seriously and I am actually thankful for them!

[@hol.blackhole8888]

Which of these titles can be bought for the PS4?

[@jackiecozzie4803]

I saw pyre and I clicked, I love that game so much it gave me a feeling I haven't had in ages.

[@fuppster]

It’s a great day when yakko uploads, and more frequently too

[@animeshowfan8145]

another really good indie game i played recently was underhero. a really fun and charming game with a music based combat system that dos some really cool stuff with its plot

[@johnsmith-de2py]

Pyre is 100 percent my favorite super giant game. The writing and charicters are just amazing. Also one thing that I think is really underrated is the gameplay. In almost every review everyone says they thought the gameplay was boring so they turned the difficulty down to get through it quicker. I think that's the worst way to play pyre. Part of what makes pyre so good is that the outcome of the matches actually affects the charicters and when you just win every match without effort it takes that away. Also when playing on hard or nightwing difficulty you realize how much depth their is in the gameplay mechanics because you have to take advantage of them to win.

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

Even the ending credits is baked into your personal experience

[@DiegoElCreadorDP]

YES!!! Finally Yakkocmm talks about Rythm Doctor, I fricking love that game, so much style

[@sophiamachado7224]

I have to stop myself from sighing every time I see Yakko put out one of these vids. Because I KNOW that I will inevitably end up buy at least one featured title.

[@Joi2212]

Finally you've played Supergiant's games. I always wondered why you nevered shown them much in videos before Hades. Now I know and I'm so glad you finally checked out my favourite Indie studio. I've been with those games for years. Btw Pyre is my favourite Supergiant game. Best part about it is how the credits acutally sing your story. I wish you could download your own credit song.

[@henriquerolan6203]

You shoud totally check out ''The pedestrian'', ''The beginner's guide'' and ''Abzû'', three amazing indie games

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

Abzu is a vibe my cuz and I binged no lie

[@intelligentllama2202]

thank GOD somebody finally talked about Everhood. I wouldn't expect it from anyone else though, I mean, isn't finding way too good and criminally underplayed games like, what you live for? Another good list too, always add at least one game to the backlog when you make one of these vids.

[@Nennecatgirl]

I feel like Crypt of The Necrodancer is a game that doesn’t get nearly enough attention. So imagine a rogue like, fun combat, humor, items, characters, unlocks, etc, now imagine a rhythm game, great music, great visuals, combos, rhythm, and now mash em together. Crypt of the Necrodancer is fun, hilarious, and the most unique experience I’ve ever had with a game. 100% right up any Yakko fan’s ally

[@Snokkerball]

Thank you so much for covering some of my favorite indie games! Library of Ruina is another indie game that's lesser known but I feel like you'd fall in love with it.

[@vyt2622]

If the goopy sounds of Chicory are in the "negatives" column for anyone, the game does have a setting to specifically turn of "wet" sounds!

[@noirbe238]

my personal fav of supergiant’s is transistor, i just ADORE the atmosphere, the music, and the setting

[@eastcoasttone3952]

New Yakko videos are always a blessing!

[@Siiimon_]

When I once lost the rutial where one of the characters would be sent back to the commonwealth I was actually really happy that I could spent more time with them

[@Stardevoir]

These videos cannot stop until you discuss Phoenotopia Awakening. That game is so criminally unknown for how good it is.

[@eveninghenderson7788]

I tried out Rhythm Doctor based on your recommendation from this video, never having played any rhythm games before. I really loved it. Thank you for the content and the recommendation :)

[@korrochime2432]

I will always sing praises for Return of the Obra Finn as I have Never found another game that seamlessly weaves story and gameplay together in the way Obra Dinn has. It made the act of playing as an insurance agent one of the most compelling mystery stories of the decade

[@MartinPurathur]

Chicory's demo alone made me feel great, will buy when I get my laptop fixed

[@delvast7711]

I'd say Smile For Me is a pretty good indie game that i've played recently. It has you playing a mute Florist in a facility meant to make people smile, but since you're mute, all you can respond with is nodding yes or no to everything and solving people's issues through action.

[@Dragonmist19X]

I got super excited when I saw you bring up Everhood. It was a game I had been following since I first learned about it March last year and after buying it when it did finally come out I fell in love with it and own 3 different official shirts for it and plan on getting the physical soundtrack too with it always being in my top 3 playlists on spotify on top of that. Have convinced multiple friends to buy it and they enjoyed it.

[@theeranthurairaja5588]

Effort you put in the videos always shows. Great video

[@iwin1221]

So glad someone is talking about rhythm doctor. Honestly one of the few games I ever backed.

[@guster-animations]

i’ve spent SO MUCH time trying to get people to play chicory. thank you so much for signal boosting it

[@snappingshrimp235]

Alright, you sold them all to me. I hope that if one day i make a video game with my friends someone so cool as you is there to make me feel like my work was worth and in what aspects i could improve. (I really imagine indie devs waiting to see if the next 5 games Yakko covers features theirs)

[@burned7033]

you should play Omori, Banger OST

[@stonerosesfan1989]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jesseh9125]

Easily one of my all time favorite games and osts

[@stonerosesfan1989]

@@jesseh9125 the game is a masterpiece, everything about it

[@armandostockvideos8386]

It was a interesting game, the psychologic and obscure parts were good but I found everything else kinda boring. I ended up stopping playing in the mole kingdom, the side quest were very boring for me.

[@jusonali]

preach

[@tsb4]

Everhood appreciation in MY subscription feed? Yes please 🥺

[@bananabike279]

All of these look great, especially Everhood!! Chicory was already on my wishlist, but I had no idea it's already out! As for my recommendations, I highly recommend Tiny & Big: Grandpa's Leftovers. It's a little old and short, but it's sense of humor, diverse soundtrack and creative freedom it gives you in how you solve puzzles might interest you!Oh and I also recommend Mighty Goose!!

[@doublequarterandashake]

when i saw pyre in the thumbnail i almost cried, glad more recognition is being brought for the game

[@Bladester16]

I like all these games and am now gonna go check them out, but I love the outer wilds background at 7:23, prolly one of my all time favorite games that deserves to be mentioned

[@kanate1444]

Just your friendly Haven advocate, another indie title that I really don't see a whole lot of activity around. It's quite the beautiful game from the team behind furi, and a banging soundtrack to boot. Give it a look, and if you've got a significant other, I'd recommend playing it with them!

[@Laika4895]

I saw chicory in the thumbnail and FLIPPED seriously you all need to play Chicory its so good

[@n.a.1781]

I actually just bought Celeste and Hades because of you. I thought after your previous video 'Oh these look fun!' and started playing. It's been 3 days and I've already played Hades for 12 hours on my shitty desktop computer. My hands ache and I haven't seen my family in years, sleep escapes me and I absolutely love it. Thanks for these recommendations :)

[@allanime01]

The fact you know Rhythm Doctor AND you heard of Elite Beat Agents (shouldnt be shocked as an OSU player) just makes me so happy. God i miss those crazy agent bastards. I swear the VERY first video game kickstarter ill ever commit to when i finish my skillshare classes (not sponsored just a fan) will be an osu like game for steam with a story like EBA.

[@teo3066]

I feel like you've already talked about Katana Zero but in case you haven't: May I interest you in a adrenaline pumping game about a slow-mo bathrobe samurai dude who's also a drug addict that uses a sword to cut down an entire police force single handedly? All whilst he's listening to the actual fire in game soundtrack, I may add?

[@kungfuakash1]

Thank you so much for introducing me to Rhythm Doctor. I will wholeheartedly follow your recommendations from now on.

[@devalous8281]

Interesting fact about Everhood. Apparently the D&D session is actually a game called Talisman.

[@SpaghettiTheory]

7:30 I see the Outer Wilds Wallpaper, I see a fellow man of culture... very good taste in games