Classification Archive

Indie

2,671 titles indexed

Titles indexed

381

Avg Steam rating

87%

Median reviews

19.2k

Avg Metacritic

77

Avg playtime

22h

Avg price

$7.60

Genre leaders

Most-reviewed

  1. #1Stardew Valley886.2k reviews
  2. #2Euro Truck Simulator 2867.4k reviews
  3. #3Project Zomboid377.1k reviews
  4. #4Undertale272.9k reviews
  5. #5RimWorld210.5k reviews

Highest-rated

  1. #1Felvidek99% · 4.0k
  2. #2DELTARUNE99% · 2.8k
  3. #3Stardew Valley98% · 886.2k
  4. #4RimWorld98% · 210.5k
  5. #5Slay the Spire98% · 182.3k

Most-played

  1. #1Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith291 h avg
  2. #2Krita273 h avg
  3. #3RimWorld250 h avg
  4. #4fpsVR205 h avg
  5. #5Elin179 h avg

Rating distribution

  • Overwhelmingly 90+91 · 23.9%
  • Very positive 80–89122 · 32%
  • Mostly positive 70–79117 · 30.7%
  • Mixed 60–6933 · 8.7%
  • Negative <6018 · 4.7%

Release cadence

  • 4
    2011
  • 8
    2012
  • 16
    2013
  • 27
    2014
  • 32
    2015
  • 29
    2016
  • 20
    2017
  • 40
    2018
  • 38
    2019
  • 25
    2020
  • 39
    2021
  • 24
    2022
  • 29
    2023
  • 26
    2024
  • 16
    2025

Prolific studios in this genre

Zachtronics

5 titles · avg 95%

SCS Software

4 titles · avg 90%

Eugen Systems

4 titles · avg 80%

Game-Labs

4 titles · avg 78%

Dylan Fitterer

3 titles · avg 87%

Stoic

3 titles · avg 87%

Positech Games

3 titles · avg 80%

tobyfox

2 titles · avg 98%

Regions Of Ruin (2018)
Regions Of Ruin (2018)

Action

Regions of Ruin is a 2D pixel side-scrolling RPG with town-building, where you explore, fight and build into an open world that…
We Were Here Too (2018)
We Were Here Too (2018)

Adventure

As your final hour approaches, a large structure looms up in the distance, towering above the relentless storm. Discover the truth behind…
Delver (2018)
Delver (2018)

Action

Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver…
Aimtastic (2018)
Aimtastic (2018)

Action

Training game for FPS games. Helps you become a better aimer. Includes a lot of different practice scenarios, which is great for…
Celeste (2018)
Celeste (2018)

Action

Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators…
Subnautica (2018)
Subnautica (2018)

Adventure

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to…
Iconoclasts (2018)
Iconoclasts (2018)

Action

Join renegade mechanic Robin and uncover the secrets of a dying planet. Explore a big world filled with intricate puzzles, interesting characters…
The Red Strings Club (2018)
The Red Strings Club (2018)

Adventure

The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating…
Genital Jousting (2018)
Genital Jousting (2018)

Action

Genital Jousting tells the story of 'John', a penis who needs to find a date for his high school reunion. Genital Jousting…