More Indie Games You Missed (probably? i still don't know your life)

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my second channel is ‪@razbutwo‬
I play a lot of video games, and I figured I'd share some of my favorites that I don't think get talked about enough. Play them or else.
UNSIGHTED: store.steampowered.com/app/10...
Citizen Sleeper: store.steampowered.com/app/15...
Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair: store.steampowered.com/app/84...
Lil Gator Game: store.steampowered.com/app/15...
Cassette Beasts: store.steampowered.com/app/13...
The Case of the Golden Idol: store.steampowered.com/app/16...
The Swapper: store.steampowered.com/app/23...
Nobody Saves The World: store.steampowered.com/app/14...
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[@Brione30]

It’s sad. After all this time, Raz still doesn’t know the personal lives of all of his viewers.

[@painkiller256256]

This comment literally made me unsub

[@lifedeather]

@@painkiller256256same forreal

[@darlhumanman2930]

How is he supposed to exploit our para social relationship for money if he doesn't even know where I live? 😢

[@giveluminacat10nobles21]

Gonna start messaging him every single game I play or have played so he at least knows mine, gonna get reaallll parasocial about it too.

[@nefariousyawn]

"750,000 subscribers you didn't know existed!"

[@arcturus4853]

I genuinely cannot overstate how much I love this kind of content. It's so enjoyable to hear such in-depth explanations of game titles in a way that provides just enough context to get me interested without spoiling too much of what the game is like.

[@litapd311]

it really makes me want to buy most of these games!

[@Bittamin]

These videos are special 💎

[@rickmaior9556]

0:50 Unsighted 2:45 Citizen Sleeper 4:25 Yooka-Layle and the Impossible Lair 6:30 Lil gator game 7:30 Cassete Beasts 9:35 The Case of the Golden Idol 10:30 The Swapper 11:45 Nobody Saves the World

[@GibbsGibbsGibbs94]

Thanks

[@LePetitMondedePurexoYT]

Thanks you, i don't understand why videomaker don't make it

[@dragonhunter2343]

I knew most of the ones last time but surprisingly the only one I recognize this time is Nobody Saves the World.

[@noahsabadish3812]

@@dragonhunter2343have you heard of the original Yooka Laylee?

[@MickaelChanrion]

​@@LePetitMondedePurexoYTwatch time

[@giantenemycrab5596]

Definitely in my top 10 of cozy game video essay channels with a guy who’s avatar has a paper bag on its head, maybe even top 5

[@razbuten]

gonna crack top 3 soon i swear

[@siceastwood2714]

Got any tips for other cool channels maybe?

[@cherrycat5599]

Who are your other favourites?

[@ScottCramer]

I haven't really been playing video games much for the last couple of years, but after hearing you talk about Tunic a few months ago I dove into it and it was some of the most fun I've had with a game in years. Excited to check some of these out 😎

[@jonahsteel]

Yo Scott! Huge fan, glad you're getting back into some fun titles.

[@IdentifiantE.S]

Tunic is the Zelda hardcore mod the game is just so cool !

[@litapd311]

I also got into Tunic because of Raz, one of the best decisions I've ever made!

[@birdeynamnam]

Tunic is definitely my game of the year 😄

[@jonathanboustany5192]

scott… my boy… glad to see you here gangalang

[@MonteKori]

Citizen Sleeper is honestly such a good game. It absolutely sucks you into the world and the music just amplifies that you're just trying to live out in space.

[@victoriaa2281]

I just grabbed it on sale on Switch!

[@hannahs.7297]

i LOVE CITIZEN SLEEPER. i played it last year and have never gotten over it

[@ewanstewart2001]

Its whole system also lends itself really well to pretty much any rpg. It really makes the time you spend feel valuable rather than a resource you have an infinite amount of.

[@miltonfrey7274]

I consistently listen to the sound track because of how good it is.

[@frostypineapple]

I played the whole thing (almost) through in one sitting. Xbox glitched or something and the file never saved. I still haven’t booted it up again because I know it won’t feel the same as experiencing all the choices for the first time again

[@Naildown55]

Unsighted is a gem and I hope Studio Pixel Punk makes more games like it.

[@V972]

Only for pure gameplay tho. Unfortunately it partly relies on story and characters which are awful.

[@moshimeshowu747]

​@@V972respectfully disagree

[@FROSTB4NE]

I had some amazing fun with my friends over the years in Pixel Junk Shooter 2 😊

[@Josuh]

@@V972My guys most of that story is skippable, it's also very easy to digest, not saying you should skip it but you're criticizing nothing there

[@V972]

@@Josuh never said it was complicated. It has nothing to do with its quality. Also, the fact that it's skippable also don't play in games favour when you're supposed to manage your most vital resource based on story, since charactera don't exist vacuum. Not that it would've helped if they did, they're pretty one dimensional.

[@kaldini]

I hope these indie vids become a channel staple. One I think you might appreciate is Lacuna. It's a sci-fi noir detective game that also flew completely under the radar but is impressive for how small the studio is.

[@razbuten]

I’d like to do them once a year or so, but obviously am limited by how many games I can play lol

[@MegaDeox]

@@razbuten real life also has a time mechanic so you should love that

[@D1ndo]

Lacuna is one of the biggest gaming disappointments, smh. Just a horrible game with lots of wasted potential.

[@kaldini]

@@D1ndo I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on it a bit more. I'm currently making a video on it and while I agree with it having missed potential, I'd still say it's good despite that.

[@D1ndo]

@@kaldini I tried linking my steam review, but that probably triggers some protection, so, here's my copy: This being an adventure game and all it is dissappointing that every dialogue in this game is so stiff and unoriginal. Basically every discussion goes like this: - MC: Tell me X - NPC: No I don't want to. - MC: Come on, please tell me. - NPC: OK, here's X. The game features an absurd amount of boring running around (holding your controller stick to the right or left) through environments that offer zero interaction, feeling like a chore most of the time. Combine all of this with the fact that the game does a lot of handholding, so you are almost forced to pick the right choices, and you'll get a very bland experience overall.

[@SimuLord]

I've been getting a lot of mileage out of Traveller's Rest, a medieval innkeeper simulator that blends elements of farming games with time-and-resource management games (Stardew Valley meets Recettear meets Diner Dash? Sure, let's go with that.) And even after over 250 hours, I'm still thoroughly in love with Medieval Dynasty, which was my 2021 Game of the Year and which I'm still actively playing.

[@saintallison]

Intriguing. Thanks for the reccomendation!

[@janthran]

i'm playing moonlighter, which is basically stardew valley but with no farm and more looting dungeons and selling things lol

[@PeaceLoveHeavyMetal]

Traveller's Rest is great!

[@jordanjamison97]

I was sufficiently surprised to see The Swapper on this list. It came out 10 years ago, and I have played through it several times for the sci-fi story and vibe. It was very nice to see it included here :)

[@laughingstar3945]

It's so amazing to see you, a giant KZbinr talk about Cassette Beasts. It truly is an incredible hidden gem and honestly my game of the year

[@ah_dan6572]

Just adding vocal support for Cassete Beasts. Hugely underrated game with a bit of British humour and fun mechanics. Also really enjoyed Nobody Saves the World, for the reasons Raz mentioned. Want to play Citizen Sleeper too, it's on my list!

[@miguelbarros4765]

As a brasilian, see that the fist game you talk about is a game made in my country give me so much happyness

[@Road_to_Dawn]

Citizen Sleeper is so good! I’m not much of a reader, especially not in games, but man this game is so well written that I couldn’t help getting drawn in to the stories and characters.

[@Medax27]

seriously need to try most of these, they look so well made

[@DjebbZ]

I'm one minute into the video where you introduce Unsighted. I can definitely say that this is one of my ALL-TIME favorite video-game. It's not a hidden gem, it's a hidden masterpiece.

[@Josuh]

You have no idea the excitement i felt when i stacked a bunch of boxes and skipped an entire area by accident, just the fact that you're able to do that blew my mind entirely

[@Ellohir]

I played The Swapper years ago and to me it's a masterpiece. The puzzles are brilliant, the claymation art is super atmospheric, and the story about what conciousness means reminds me of classic sci-fi. It's great!

[@otto7588]

Man, from The first 2 games in this video I really feel like you would love pathologic 2. It has the same kind of Time mechanics and is also criminally underrated

[@leninthebeaniesouhacker.2459]

agreed, pathologic 2 is awsome

[@22burnsie]

I’ve watched H. BomberGuy’s video about Pathologic honestly no less than 30 times

[@Nazgul265]

I just watched the trailer on steam and it looks amazing. However, is it satanic or demonic at all? I typically try to avoid games, movies, and shows like this

[@leninthebeaniesouhacker.2459]

@@Nazgul265 nope, you good.

[@SidPhoenix2211]

He's already tried pathologic 2. He talked about it in his frustration as a feature video. He didn't dig it

[@Congra]

So glad you mentioned Lil Gator Game! I'd commented about it on a previous video where you included some clips of it but didn't touch on it in the video itself. I love that game it was such a great experience. Really captured that hard sense of growing up but also about reconnecting with that inner child.

[@HeavyEyed]

everyone needs to play Unsighted as soon as possible

[@SpoopyChicken]

I absolutely love Unsighted! It's one of my favorite metroidvanias of all time with compelling characters and the tightest isometric gameplay I've ever seen. The game encourages exploration and experimentation of its various mechanics, the amount of times the game has surprised me with its hidden movement and combat tech is baffling, some things that seem surface level at first often times has layers upon layers of hidden movement/combat tech. The game even awards and encourages you to use these boundary breaking techs to your advantage, going so far as to give you achievements for obtaining a lategame item during the tutorial and beating fights that you weren't supposed to!

[@Argo.nautica]

Citizen Sleeper feels like a huge game to me, it was everywhere and its wild to me that it came up as being underappreciated or played. But if this gets more people to play it thats great.

[@Cimlite]

The Case of the Golden Idol is masterful and unique. Absolutely love that game.

[@subprogram32]

Very important to note that YL & the Impossible Lair has a massive sale on right now, so now's the time to check it out if the video interested you! This video also got me to wishlist Cassette Beasts, and everything else is pretty much on my to-be-played (or already played) list already I think! 😊

[@lilacrain3283]

Your first video made me pick up CrossCode and I absolutely loved it! Definitely going to be looking into all of these. You’ve got my trust

I played Swapper ages ago and it's awesome game, the setting, the story, the puzzles.. Loved it

[@thatonenpc2938]

I played crosscode because of you and that became one of my favorite games of all time! Excellent recommendation :)

[@capnPalhares]

Gosh, I can't stress enough how much I love Unsighted and how happy I was by seeing it featured here. Hopefully it gets more love now with your 750k subscribers buying it :)

[@onaddib7270]

You should definitely check Anomaly Agent out. A 2d platformer with really smooth combat, much like katana zero. Literally the one indie game that I'm most curious about. I think it has really huge potential.

[@learnerdude1344]

Lookin so good. Is it yours or just a follower?

[@onaddib7270]

Wish it was mine, but no I'm just a follower.

[@Nazgul265]

Have you tried The Forgotten City? It’s the standalone version of the incredibly popular skyrim mod, also called “The Forgotten City.” It deals with time loop mechanics in a unique and interesting way.

[@AshnSilvercorp]

Ahhhh my goodness the blast of nostalgia you hit me with CrossCode at the beginning there... I need to do a replay of that game badly.

[@kunairuto]

I loved the gameplay of UNSIGHTED, and most of my favorite games have a time constraint mechanic, but I found myself not making connection with the characters since I knew they would die soon, and focused on keeping useful character alive longer. All of the games in this video I've either played or they've been high on my priority list, so excellent taste Raz.

[@d_dstroyer0445]

The fact that usually these kind of content don't interest me but the fact that I think I'm going to buy at least 3 or 4 out of the games you discussed in this video says it all about the quality of your content, great work

[@julianemery718]

For some reason, "Curse of the Golden Idol" reminds me of a game i used to play when i was much younger, a educational game called "Word Blaster" set in a hotel with a monster party going on. You go from room to room playing various word/letter based minigames and you get a clue for each one you complete. You then have discriptions of a characrer and fill in the gaps with the words that best fit to cross out suspect icons and finally click the right character from a lineup.

[@sass2836]

Amazing thread title! I love these recommendation vids. Very happy to see Citizen Sleeper and Unsighted there via the other comments. Looking forward to watching the vid!

[@oobabaa9684]

i stumbled onto citizen sleeper and had it downloaded for 6 months before i finally decided to play it. it's come out as one of my favorite games of all time. hearing that not many people have actually played it themselves is saddening. anyone who hasn't had the chance should definitely go through it at least once because the characters are so well written and they really feel like actual people you need to help and take care of. also you can feed a stray cat and i think thats cool.

[@manueldio7237]

Love that format, thanks for spending your time on that

[@VDAband]

I've been playing cassette beasts pretty non-stop for the past few days. I've been looking for a good pokemon clone for a while and this is the first one that I've really enjoyed.

[@kittymoo3297]

I love these sorts of videos, always happy to see more of them. Also The Swapper is an amazing puzzle game, glad to see it get some attention.

[@clarencebarker2763]

I absolutely loved the Case of the Golden Idol. Was pleasantly surprised to enjoy the plot as well as the puzzles

[@Mandrake_root]

I loved the idea of the time limit in unsighted. While i had it on, it really affected how i felt towards the characters. It made them feel real. I turned it off though, because I'm not good in a time crunch. It made me too stressed in a not fun way. I haven't finished the game yet though, i might start over and keep the setting on, committing to the story setting and stakes. Think of it more as a nuzlock, intentionally enduring the emotional pain of permadeaths as a feature that makes consequences feel real, rather than a punishment for being bad at videogames. If that makes sense.

[@razbuten]

Yeah, I think that players hate feeling like they are losing something EVEN when losing that thing or having the threat of losing it can be a powerful motivator that makes a game special.

[@theyxaj]

@@razbuten It's also tricky for players like me, who really enjoy games but are slower than average at accomplishing them, so the expected completion just doesn't work in a way that will let me move forward.

[@subprogram32]

This is the main thing for me too - I am naturally a slow player, so I have avoided Unsighted for the most part as a result.

[@Josuh]

@@theyxajI was fearing the same when i first played it, but you can copy save files or exit to the menu screen and reload to spawn near the last terminal you accessed, just to be able to experiment more loosely and save time, not saying you have to, but for me it made things more manageable and enjoyable overall without having to disable the timer

[@mygameopinions]

I thought The Swapper was super cool! I played a few years ago and I loved how they told a cool story like that inside of a puzzle game. I remember just being frustrated by some of the puzzles and not being able to figure them out (maybe I was just stupid though)

[@tristanwegner]

Citizien Sleeper is so good. After finishing one story line, I felt so moved, like I felt so connected to the character, I just happy let the game sit as it is, to one day return for the other stories. What I like most, is despite the bleak setting, is is actually quite warmhearted.

[@calbang]

Citizen Sleeper is an absolute gem. Glad you enjoyed it

[@lifedeather]

We need more wife plays games as nongamer videos

[@CompletelyNormal]

I've played two of these. I played The Swapper a few years ago, and I agree it's a top-tier puzzle game. Meanwhile, I'm most of the way through Cassette Beasts right now, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Interesting character, interesting setting, interesting combat, and great monster design

[@LORDOFDRAGONS555]

I really appreciate that you put the link of each game in your description bar

[@waffleman368]

I know that this vid already has a bunch if recommendations under it, but one that I personally haven't seen enough people talking about is The Messenger by Sabotage Studio. It's inspired by Ninja Gaiden has some of the best 2D platforming I've ever experienced. And the twist at around halfway through is soooooo good, the memory of it still gives me shivers. It's best played entirely blind, not even looking at the trailers or anything. Lots of humor too. 10/10

[@TheRandomSpectator]

How is every video you make an absolute gem? Thank you for this amazing content.

[@thegouge4284]

I think it speaks to either my interests leading me to follow indie games more, indie games becoming more visible, or just the fact that there are only so many indie games, but this video includes the MOST indie games I've heard of out of any of the videos in this series. The swapper doesn't count though, I got that in a humble bundle on my Wii U back in the day

[@antisadboilaser]

I just appreciate that Raz didn't presume to know my life and the games that I have played as so many other videos do. Also heck yeah for Cassette Beasts and its ABSOLUTELY COSMIC soundtrack!

[@Kinyek]

as someone suffering from project moon brainrot, im obligated to recommend checking out lobotomy corporation, library of ruina and possibly limbus company (but that ones a gacha game which, while a generous one, can understandably put people off from it.). Lobcorp is a sorta scp management game where things can go wrong super fast from a single mistake, ruina is a card battler, and limbus is a simplified gacha version of ruina. all of them being closely connected within the same universe with some of my favorite storytelling/worldbuilding ive seen in games. also banger music.

[@LotusHearted]

Was looking for this comment! The Project Moon brainrot must spread!

[@levijustice6742]

Awesome video!! I LOVE Lil Gator Game it's so freaking adorable! Also surprisingly heartfelt with its story. I found out about it before release on Twitter from the devs and bought it day one for my Switch. Glad you talked about a couple of them because I looked at them again and decided to Wishlist them.

[@clarionash]

My partner got it for me for Christmas last year and I played through it in one sitting, adore it! The movement is surprisingly fluid and the humour is silly but very fun, such a charming little game

[@CaptainAstronaut]

Lil Gator Game is a Masterpiece

[@alfenwylm]

been wanting to try out Citizen Sleeper! glad you put it in your list cause now i know it won't be a waste of time playing it

[@hudfreegamer]

Three of my favorite indie games not mentioned in either of your Indie game videos are Broforce, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet. and Bastion. I've replayed those three many times and enjoy them every time I do.

[@Jellylamps]

Thank you so much for mentioning unsighted. I absolutely love that game and it is so under-recognized

[@tofupowda]

the character design, alone, makes me want to play unsighted. it's gorgeous

[@mrcriddle2459]

I have to say I have just recently found your chanel and your videos are oddly therapeutic

[@theShadeslayer]

I love these recommendation videos, really appreciate the steam links too

[@joweeeeeeeeeeeee]

Another great indie game many missed out on: Going Under by Aggro Crab Studios. One of my favorite games of all time.

[@UnicyclesGameRoom]

I love these videos, please keep making them! :)

[@ConnorRascal]

Cassette Beasts is such a good game. I loved the complexity of the battle system and how much it made me think, and the music is just sooooo good.

[@biswatchin]

Lem & Mina's storyline in Citizen Sleeper is one of the best storylines I've experienced in all of gaming... that ending is just tears!

[@boonami5105]

Citizen Sleeper is in my wishlist for later omg i'm so pleased you covered it. deflee getting it now

[@devilvocano420]

Do it!

[@Lafalot54]

I've been wanting to play more indie games. Thanks for the reccommendations!

[@finnvost9349]

13:37 nice bait in switch, you genuinly had me confused and worried for a sec, as if Outer Wilds wasn't the Spiderverse of Indie Gaming xD

[@DavetheTurnip]

This was a fun list. I’d love to see you do this again 😃

[@SmudgedSketch]

CASSETTE BEASTS MENTION!!!!! I love that game so much, was wonderful to hear u talk abt it and hope it leads to more people playing it

[@hskyyyy]

I really enjoy your videos, the, lightin up my day each time, thank you

[@Blockio1999]

Running with the vibe of the first two recommendations: Raz, I think you would have a truly excellent time with Signalis

[@supermansleftnut]

Great work mate....awesome vid! ❤👍

[@flitefulwantssubs402]

It’s so refreshing to see a list of indie games that look interesting and are brand new to me! I ended up playing another game you recommended as well. Will definitely be checking some of these out, thanks for your this

[@Oper1337]

Hello brother, try to play the muller powell principle, you will like it

[@LB_]

The Swapper is a favorite of mine, pretty unique art style due to being made of real-world clay.

[@TheArborTree]

I think this is the first time I've ever seen the Swapper mentioned since I played it 10 years ago. Still one of my faves.

[@TwoWholeWorms]

Oh mate, _The Swapper_ is a true work of art. The first time I played it and got to the Rec Room level I just sat there for half an hour listening to the music. Can't recommend it enough!

[@nathanaelchood1399]

Love indie game spotlights like this. Thanks!

[@devilvocano420]

Citizen sleeper is great Its like a disco elysium but more character focused than story somewhat which i like

[@JoannaFalkowska]

If you liked Citizen Sleeper, you'd probably really like Roadwarden as well. It looks more and more like we're experiencing some new wave of text-heavy, tabletop-like indie RPGs (all of them partially living in the shadow of Disco Elysium, ofc) - and damn, I'm so here for it.

[@ElliOji]

So glad I watched this video, I immediately bought The Case of the Golden Idol because I love Obra Dinn and it seems very much in that same vein. Thanks for making this video :D

[@rosaliegrace905]

I always immediately watch every new video of Raz' its just what you do

[@Flaming_Olive]

Ohhhhhh you make these all sound so cool

[@iamnoimpact]

one of my favorite styles of video! just trying to spread the love of media without making it about the creator. awesome job trying to get great stuff into the hands of more people. love your channel, man. thanks for sharing!

[@coollwell_the_great]

Always a good day when you upload

[@LARAUJO_0]

I'm usually not a fan of time limits in games, but Unsighted seems to make a *really* cool use of it from what you described

[@Josuh]

Oh yeah, generally you have enough meteor dust to spare to keep most NPC's alive and yourself, but there's a point where you don't have that privilege anymore so you're more motivated to finish in time to save everyone, it's definitely an immersive experience on your first playthrough

[@willg3220]

Adorable list. My kids are in elementary school and this has some bangers for them

[@Sundji]

Swapper is easily one of my favorite games whose storytelling left an impact on me that I'm sure to include in my work moving forward

[@aliflaliq]

thank you, was searching for games to play!!

[@Innocenceii]

Woah! nice list! Happy to say I've never heard of any of these games and will gladly check some out.

[@PeaceLoveHeavyMetal]

I'm now playing Nobody saves the world based on your video, and it's so much fun! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@leonardodelgado7573]

The rookie harbor theme from crosscode in the beggining is just awesome

[@aeztral]

Citizen Sleeper has one of my favorite video game soundtracks of all time. I listen to it so much.

[@Fluttersniper]

Unsighted, Cassette Beasts, and THE SWAPPER? Hell yeah, man, spread those recommendations! They’re some of my favorite games!

[@ArosIrwin]

I really appreciate that these don't all come from this year. There are older games on the list which lends legitimacy to the idea that games stay good even though they're not new. A lot of youtubers fall into the mindset of only covering new stuff.

[@ormoffat]

I hadn't heard about Citizen Sleeper until this video but I'm watching this video because my chronic illness is bad and I'm pretty much stuck in bed. Your description of the game perfectly encapsulates the feeling of living with chronic illness. It brought a tear to my eye. Sounds like I'll have to check it out.

[@KabberTheR1nner]

Played the swapper, was one of the few games I just happened to discover on the PSN I played in 1 sitting and haven't forgot the impression it left with me, highly recommend it 😊

[@MegaCalypto]

The Swapper! I haven't thought about that game in years, but man what a great game! Great puzzles, atmosphere, and story. Definitely give it a go

[@kaviscorea8302]

Im so glad cassette beasts is getting some recognition. It deserves so much more attention.

[@Jolgeable]

I'm loving these lists.

[@SolaireIntensifies]

I just played and beat Unsighted thanks to this video and it's damn well one of my favorite indie games of all time now. Ranking right up there with Hollow Knight. Every aspect hits every single one of my buttons in just the right way. Thank you so much for the recommendations I love these videos so much, please keep making more!

[@razbuten]

That's amazing to hear! I am so happy you enjoyed it.