Top 10 Amazing Indie RPG Hidden Gems

[@PewPew_McPewster]

I appreciate your shoutouts to the fanservice. I really enjoy it in my games so I'm definitely going to check a whole bunch of these games out!

[@nickwick35]

Cosmic star heroine is soooo good. Not the most amazing story but it was the gameplay that kept me hooked.

[@elocioso2001]

indeed i also like a lot Cosmic star heroine, thanks to erick for the recomendation.

[@peteweller8891]

Some of these games really deserve a big budget to do everything they want

[@Blingbling496]

This usually doesn't work this way. If get funding they have play by certain rules.

[@RoxanaAgrce]

my fav indie still crosscode, its too awesome

[@elocioso2001]

indeed in really a good one

[@andchaos1]

I can only agree about Cosmic Star Heroine, what a great game. There are also many indie games that i would add to the list, like Nocturne: Rebirth, Battle Chasers, The Geneforge 1-5 series from Spiderweb, Reformers Intl Ver, Ghostlords, and some more. A really good video, thank you for sharing

[@timmer919hep]

banner of the maid was just on sale for like 4 dollars on switch and i bought it. lookin forward to playing it.

[@grey_wulf]

Played it, and it was a lot of fun.!

[@Vulpas]

I hope it's still on sale.

[@sdtrawick]

My top 2 indie turn based RPGs are Ruined King and Monster Sanctuary. Definitely check them out if you haven't already.

[@lukasznowak3438]

AWSOME list Eric could not put better one my self cheers

[@justinpeterson7246]

Some real bangers on here. Great video. Cosmic star was so good!

[@Eu_Sunt_Dracul]

This is such an excellent list. Never heard half of these games, all look wonderful

[@MarkDeSade100]

I bought Sword of the Vagrant on Steam for $1, this reminded me that I haven't played it yet. It's just called The Vagrant on there for some reason, but if anyone can catch it on sale it's an amazing deal for a Metroidvania with some fanservice.

[@kerrytyk111]

Subscribed because you actually play the games you review…

[@finalfayth9165]

best of IS ASTRIA ASCENDING

[@goldsteins7819]

Fallen Legion gameplay is literally Valkyrie profile. Added to the list lol

[@Queenofthesevenseas]

Oh my thank you for bringing these games to my attention ❤ I’m currently playing sword of the vagrant and really enjoying it despite getting a little frustrated with some of the boss battles👻 Frontier hunter ~ Ezra’s Wheel of Fortune~ looks really fun I’ll definitely be getting a physical copy for my ps5❤ sad it’s not available on the switch as I’d love to play it handheld. How well do banner of the maid and rise eterna run on the switch? As I’m considering just getting them on their🤔 dusk diver and cosmic star heroine are on my list to pick up, how are they on the switch?

[@Ludix_KFP_Employee]

Great video! Really helped me learn about amazing RPGs I wasn't aware of. PD: chapter 5 of the video is called Asria but the game is Astria with a T.

[@RedXWerewolf]

I would also throw Dark Deity on the list perhaps.

[@TyrsFire]

Gracias Erick por las recomendaciones, probé RiseEterna y me gustó y como agradecimiento te regreso una recomendación que me acaba de sorprender gratamente (no creo que se catalogue como RPG pero su estética es pixel art ,anime e indie) el juego en cuestión es "little goody two shows" una joya audiovisualmente y te intriga la historia y dura menos de 10 horas con mucha rejugabilidad, espero puedas darle una ojeada, está como a 10dolares. (Es más, con que escuches su banda sonora ya me doy por bien servido). Gracias de nuevo y saludos.

[@aoihitori]

Thanks for these, I stopped playing Gacha games for good so I'm looking for alternatives. I kinda understand why some Indie games had trouble porting to Switch platform. Compression was one of those.

[@mattikuokkanen]

Some of the games (at least the wargame/SRPG ones) have PC versions available on Steam. I got a handful of those on my plate already though: Symphony of War, Wargroove, Fire Emblem Awakening, Jagged Alliance Rage...

[@SuperCoreyBlack]

Symphony of war ++

[@jclosed2516]

Dusk Diver is also on Steam, together with the follow-up Dusk Diver 2.

[@martinde-serres8724]

Fire Emblem Awakening is NOT on Steam as it's a Nintendo game That's just one copyright strike ahead of getting sued by the big N towards all the jackasses in this world who have this game illegally on ROM sites lol

[@CaraCabeludoEBravo]

Fallen legion is like a valkyrie profile

[@mjdf122]

Hidden gem indie RPGs

[@gos12345678910]

There is another Hidden Gems called Azure Saga: Pathfinder. It is a very wonderful game. I hope you try it.

[@Grind24hours]

Very interesting video. Indie games usually don't get as much attention as other RPGs. I am badass. I am the most badass in Norway, I am the most badass in Europe, and if anybody disagrees, I will challenge them to a duel to death!

[@catriamflockentanz]

I can't say I expected a Yang Xiao Long Lookalike in this video, let alone two! Sadly out if this selection only Sword of the Vagrant interests me. But I already own it. Twice. (Digital and Physical)

[@glorykun]

Aria Chronicle is good for me.challenging and fun.

[@jurtheorc8117]

If you're up for some top-down RPGs: Have you heard of Pillory and My Familiar?

[@arnoldvito9415]

I have opinion for you erick. I think the dusk diver 2 is actually better than the first one, By a big margin. From the gameplay and story wise. And this time, you will have party member in your team that you can control and switch out with yuma. You can try the steam version if you want to experience the hidden gem 👍

[@planexshifter]

Heya It would be nice if you put the titles of the games in your description Im an old man and can’t remember shit- I’ll have to literally comb through the video looking for the names of the games now-

[@Dhalin]

You can just mouse over the chapters in the video playback bar and see the titles there.

[@Vulpas]

Im not a fan of most of these but good video nonetheless.

[@leftypistolero5983]

You should try Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead.

[@LuciferHunter-kt7pm]

I’m a grinder by nature so bring it on

[@kupomogli]

I was super hyped for Cosmic Star Heroine because I really loved Cthulu Saves the World and Breath of Death 7, but outside of graphics the combat was and has been worse every single subsequent release using the same system that ruined it all. The CSH combat system is pretty much about stacking damage and breaks the game. The second Alyssa gets a water weapon and water amplification, the game goes from reasonably challenging on the harder difficulties to stupidly easy, it gets to the point that you can take off half of all bosses HP with Sue in a single attack or OHKO any boss with the rookie cop by just powering one of those two up for one attack. So the game is only actually good for about 1/5 of the game, the rest of the game is just too easy to be an enjoyable game. It's not as bad as their other games so it is still worth owning as a collector, but it's just okay. Here's some games I'd include in your list. Star Renegades, there's some procedural aspects to the game, but all of the main areas are the same map, the map is just randomized to the position of enemies, and items. So it's the same game every run for the most part, the equipment can slightly change, but it's 5-10 hour game and it's challenging but it's beatable on the first run(I know because I did finish it on the first run.) This isn't just one of the best indie RPGs, I'd put this on a list of the best RPGs of all time, provided it's a list of 20 games or more and doesn't include more than one of each series. Not quite as good as the above, Fell Seal Arbiter's Mark is a made by the same developer as the indie RPG Black Sigil Blade of the Exiled. It's a new development studio, but same peoplee. This is another game that is also much better in the early game than the late game, but at least half of the game this game is excellent and held a lot of promise to be better than the game's that came from its inspiration, however the further in you get and the more class unlocks, the game just becomes incredibly unbalanced and broken. It doesn't help that you kind of half to use these classes because the end game battles do and it's just too hard to go through battles with worse class builds when the enemy are using the top tier classes every map from two thirds on. It's still a great game but the experience late game is just more of an okay experience compared to the excellent experience of the early game. Then Siralim 3 and Siralim Ultimate. While Siralim 1 and 2 are no longer worth playing with the existence of Siralim 3, Siralim 3 is still worth playing due to some changes from Ultimate benig too drastic of a change. It also has other features that aren't included in Ultimate like the tavern brawl allowing you to pit your team against other players team and macros. In Ultimate, breeding creatures takes the base creature, adds one of four color variations to it based on the other creature that was used second, and the newly bred creature has the traits of both creatures, meaning that each creature can now have three traits. As amazing as this is, that is, you have six more traits for your regular party. In Siralim 3 each creature can have one trait and one weapon trait(not including nether creatures which can have a total of four.) So you have to really maximize your party build with those 12 traits, weapons, spells, and rune stones. While I would only rate these two games a 7/10 because of the concept behind them making every map procedural and repetitive, the amount of things you're newly unlocking, including new traits always has you thinking of new builds you can customize and create. The game doesn't really feel like you start getting any of the end game burn out until atleast 40-50 hours in, but then put it down for awhile and come back and it's enjoyable to run through again with all the end game challenges, etc. I've got over 100 hours and as for an indie RPG, it's a pretty great experience.

[@madnight1553]

cool video. its nice to know all of these interesting games. unfortunately all these games is not align to my taste. still good games and good vid

[@oraclesknight]

Is Frontier Hunter really on PS4? I have been looking for it to show up at some point thinking it was pushed back but so far I haven't seen it.

[@soultpp]

I've had Sword of the Vagrant for years on Steam, just titled 'The Vagrant' though, since I think it got a rename when released later for consoles. Good game though, I need to go through it again one of these days. Also have Frontier Hunter (I like metroidvanias) and liked it too though haven't quite finished it yet. I think you may've spoiled some of the plot though, the plot is kicked off by a monster attack on their ship and them having to explore the place they crashed. More than that wasn't really revealed for a lot of the game. The bit with the gender identity was... Eh, and it was ultimately explained away in context of the game (beyond just the 'are you an idiot comment'.) I have Cosmic Star Heroine as well, but it's on the backlog list atm. Definitely planning on getting to it eventually.

[@evrydy_gamertm361]

I'm proud and sad to say that I already played all of these games via proper and improper means😉😂.

[@vashranoid]

For clarity, the section for Frontier Hunter when you talk about "gender politics" do you mean when the character gets shut down and called an idiot for being male but identifying as female?

[@MarkDeSade100]

Is that actually what happens? They're not just mocking the whole idea of "identifying as"? Because I won't buy a game where one of the main characters is... "confused" (putting it that way so my comment won't get deleted).

[@vashranoid]

@@MarkDeSade100 is why I was asking for clarification. Same for yourself, do you think people who are trans are "confused"?

[@MarkDeSade100]

@@vashranoid Confused is putting it too mildly, but if I speak the truth my comment will get deleted. Just like some countries are now calling it a "hate crime" if you tell a man in a dress that he's not a woman and never will be.

[@vashranoid]

@@MarkDeSade100 As someone who supports trans rights I am sad to read this, but to each their own.

[@markpfeffer7487]

​@@MarkDeSade100just take the mask off and call yourself a transphobic bigot

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

I hope Stratagem Lost gets a switch and other console port. I played the demo and I like it. Its really a fire emblem inspired game but the weapon triangle works on L, M, H instead of sword, axe, and lance. Characters look cool and the protagonist is accompanied with his childhood friend and his mom. The game got edge so thats that.

[@localdeadweight492]

Huh? Where did you get that info? I thought we only had info on like 4 characters? If there is more info in the wild can you direct me?

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

@localdeadweight492 I played the survival mode and I got Barry, Primrose, Howden, Valerene, Hazel, Anyta, Carmina and W.I.S.P as a playable characters. I think its kinda neat they add survival mode in thr demo. Wish to see on how we can get W.I.S.P to join. Also, I see the devs keep posting on their FB, that is where I also get the updates.

[@OldDadGamer]

So all better then Dragon Age Veilgard then

[@arkgaharandan5881]

its surreal to me that they the critics try to pretend that dragon age is better than baldurs gate 3 we got last year or dragoms dogma or final fantasy 7 or re fantazio or any of the games taht came out lately.

[@veejonesify]

Well y’all should have bought Rebirth if you liked it so much.

[@Vulpas]

​@@veejonesify Just because Rebirth is better than Veilguard doesn't mean either game is good.

[@sidartnaogautama780]

If you believe those paid coaches agenda bashing the game without even playing it...DA:Veilguard is exactly what anyone should expect for a sequel. It is a Dragon Age like the others. I recommend paying attention to the plot and dialogues of the other games, understanding what you are reading, before bashing a game of a series you don't know anything about. Like it happened to ME:A, everytime we prove that their lie is a lie, they invent another stupidity to bash the game. The last dumb idea they are pushing is about the change on the Qunari appearance...when Qunari was retconned in EVERY Dragon Age game. Literally every Dragon Age game makes them different, both the physical appearance and the culture is retconned! Is it really a "Veilguard Problem"? You prefer Dragon Age: Origins's Qunaris?

[@sidartnaogautama780]

@@arkgaharandan5881 it's surreal to me that the youtube coaches pretend the game is bad for following the exactly same vibe of the other 3 games on the series. Don't like it, then don't play Dragon Ages. And it's more surreal that you guys are buying the idea, when they are almost literally complaining that the sky is blue, and that people play soccer with a ball that is round! IT IS THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!!!!

[@smitecungsonthai1212]

Ah I nees these games on PC

[@Syrin23]

Most of these game have average reviews on Steam

[@orenges]

Arrick wil you stream Unicorn Overlord?

[@brandonlow]

Since when is Yuri "political"?? The target audience for girl on girl in anime is guys..

[@BboySquidfoot]

Lmaooooo

[@Vulpas]

It's the least controversial but he's right, plus it depends on how it's executed.

[@dannylachman1]

Everything is political according to Erick

[@Vulpas]

@@dannylachman1 Even Concord isn't according to you

[@dannylachman1]

@@Vulpas Lmaooooo

[@Pichuscute]

What's the deal with the weird politics talk in this video? Especially that "gender politics" comment was questionable, granted I don't know what the context there is.

[@RythymBeast]

Naw it wasn't questionable. It was correct. Don't cry too hard about it.

[@Pichuscute]

@@RythymBeast I mean, I'm not the one crying here.

[@ATh-lr6qj]

Right? Didn't remember this guy being so whiny about this stuff.

[@antkov8563]

👍💪

[@ivanbluecool]

I knew most of these existed. Just not interested as I got similar games at a cheaper price.

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

What are those games?

[@ivanbluecool]

@soratheorangejuicemascot5809 dea or school. Slime tactics. Sakuna of rice and ruin. Yohane. Cris tales. Better and cheaper too. Meanwhile waiting on a tavern rpg and trails of cold steel to get a discount

[@soratheorangejuicemascot5809]

@@ivanbluecool Sakuna of Rice and Ruin looks neat. That game is made by people who did Astebreed(this game is graphically the best shmup, stg, shoot em up, etc). For a not so big company, they do know how to make 3d. I only played one Yohane game, the one made by Inti Creates, pretty neat but not my thing. No idea what Cris Tales is. I also know a cheap game that no one will like, its called Chantelise. I am now waiting for Abyss X Zero, Stratagem Lost and any other games that doesnt try to rip me off. I also dont like how games from Namco and NIS feels. Same can be said for Sega.

[@ivanbluecool]

@soratheorangejuicemascot5809 good list too. Yeah the switch has been going ham on discounts which is great. Would want to get unicorn overlord next but I got my eyes on other games at the moment

[@arkgaharandan5881]

have you played pc rpgs like classic fallout? If you like that colony ship is great.

[@blackreign673]

hey erick don't quit your day job

[@Vulpas]

I'm glad Trump won.

[@deathofnagoya]

stay out of politics broski talk about jrpgs

[@fontasgeorgopoulos1048]

Names wouldn't hurt!

[@Vulpas]

We should tell the developers that, then we wouldn't need to note it.

[@ltb1345]

Exactly what we should be saying to developers.

[@xLuis89x]

his video, he says whatever the hell he wants

[@deathofnagoya]

@@ltb1345wait till you find out that majority of video games have an underlying social message in its themes but im afraid you lack media literacy to understand any of that lol

[@sidartnaogautama780]

Wow, you liked Rise Eterna? I found the plot too much nonsensical and illogical (and it gets worse the more you advance), and the gameplay too much repetitive. Can't play more than one mission without getting bored.

[@Ruzland]

None of them look like a "true" RPG.

[@planexshifter]

What’s a “true” RPG look like?

[@sidartnaogautama780]

Meanwhile, 90% (or more) of "RPGs" shouldn't be tagged with that genre, cause they aren't. That is because the genre lost it's particularities. There is no good definition of what an electronic RPG should be that doesn't make us exclude most classig games out of the equation.

[@martinde-serres8724]

@@sidartnaogautama780 Technically, pretty much EVERY game ever made is an ''RPG'' as you literally play the role of the main characters in them, even the damn blocks/jewels/puyos from those puzzle games lol

[@sidartnaogautama780]

@@martinde-serres8724 no, it's forcing too much. It's an exagerated statement on most situations where it applies. Yes, you take control of a character, but the interpretation is not the focus. That said, you don't control characters on most puzzle games. The "characters" are just allegories.

[@martinde-serres8724]

@@sidartnaogautama780 The fuck are you talking about, ya dipshit? You ROLE FUCKING PLAY any video game character from any genre so technically I'm right about saying that we're technically playing RPGs even when they're clearly not You know nothing about gaming in general so STFU