Indie Selects has officially turned one, marking a successful year of highlighting outstanding indie games on the Xbox Store. To celebrate, the program is showcasing its top six picks from the past year and launching a major sale featuring discounts on over 200 indie titles from 2024.
Honoring the Best Indie Games of 2024
Indie Selects was created to spotlight and recommend indie games on the Xbox Store, ensuring that great titles receive the recognition they deserve. Much like the "Staff Picks" section at a classic video rental store, this initiative curates must-play indie experiences beyond the Xbox Game Pass lineup.
To commemorate the first anniversary, Indie Selects has unveiled its 2024 Anniversary Collection, featuring six standout games that have made a significant impact in the indie gaming scene:
Balatro
Animal Well
The Plucky Squire
Neva
Crow Country
Hypercharge: Unboxed
These games represent the creativity, innovation, and storytelling excellence that indie developers bring to the industry. Whether offering engaging narratives, unique mechanics, or immersive worlds, each of these titles has resonated with both players and critics.
Developer Insights and Reflections
To celebrate these achievements, the developers of each selected game shared their thoughts on their journey and what it means to receive recognition from both the gaming community and industry critics:
Balatro: A passion project for developer LocalThunk Inc., who expressed gratitude for the attention the game has received and the opportunity to highlight other indie titles.
Animal Well: Billy Basso reflected on the seven-year journey of developing the game and how player interpretations continue to shape its legacy.
The Plucky Squire: Co-director Jonathan Biddle from All Possible Futures highlighted the joy of seeing players connect with their creative vision.
Neva: Nomada Studio’s creative director, Conrad Roset, shared how the development process was a deeply personal and challenging experience, aiming to craft an emotionally resonant game.
Crow Country: SFB Games’ Tom Vian discussed the positive reception and how it reaffirmed the studio’s commitment to creating games that resonate with audiences.
Hypercharge: Unboxed: Digital Cybercherries' Joe Henson emphasized the importance of co-op gaming and how the game’s success has brought families together through shared experiences.
Where to Find the Anniversary Collection
The Indie Selects Anniversary Collection is available on the Indie Selects row on the Xbox Store’s Games Home from January 29 to February 11. To access it:
From Xbox Home, select Store.
In the Store, navigate to Games Home.
Scroll down to find the Indie Selects Anniversary Collection.
Indie Selects Anniversary Sale – Over 200 Indie Games Discounted
In addition to highlighting these six titles, Indie Selects is also hosting an Anniversary Sale from January 28 to February 3, offering discounts on over 200 indie games that launched in 2024. Players can explore and save on titles such as Balatro, Phasmophobia, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Rounds, and more.
This milestone marks an exciting moment for indie gaming, celebrating the creative and diverse experiences brought to the Xbox community. As Indie Selects continues to champion exceptional indie titles, players can look forward to more recommendations and hidden gems in the years ahead.
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