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Best retro indie games | BestOfGames

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Best retro indie games (7)

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6.7/10
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns
A medieval strategy revival with Retro, Classic, and Kingdom modes, combining territorial conquest, castle attacks, and a new systems-driven campaign structure.
Aug 13, 2026
7.2/10
Culdcept The First
Monopoly + CCG: deep, quirky, imperfect.
Jul 29, 2026
8.6/10
Desktop Explorer
Retro OS puzzle game with heart and dread.
Jul 17, 2026
7.2/10
Backyard Baseball
Nostalgic arcade baseball with charm and rough edges
Jul 9, 2026
9.1/10
The Message from Deep Space
A thoughtful alien-translation puzzle odyssey
Jun 29, 2026
9.0/10
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Inventive yoyo action with GBA soul and Zelda-level depth.
8.1/10
The Last Salvage Squad
Short, stylish boomer shooter with giant robot girls and satisfying chaos.
Jun 17, 2026