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%

Stoic

3 titles · avg 87%

Dylan Fitterer

3 titles · avg 87%

Positech Games

3 titles · avg 80%

tobyfox

2 titles · avg 98%

Juice Galaxy (2023)
Juice Galaxy (2023)

Early Access

Juice Galaxy is a happy place to fly around and smack things and drink juice. And explore things. And just, flip around…
Loddlenaut (2023)
Loddlenaut (2023)

Adventure

Play as an interstellar custodian sent to clean up a polluted ocean planet. Pick up trash, explore the vibrant waters, and take…
American Arcadia (2023)
American Arcadia (2023)

Adventure

American Arcadia is a cinematic puzzle game that combines a 2.5D platformer and first-person game to tell the tale of a thrilling…
The Last Faith (2023)
The Last Faith (2023)

Action

A dark, gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. The Last Faith thrives on merciless and precise combat with a huge range of…
Death Must Die (2023)
Death Must Die (2023)

Action

Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect…
Backpack Hero (2023)
Backpack Hero (2023)

Adventure

The inventory management roguelike! Collect rare items, organize your backpack, and vanquish your foes!
Astral Ascent (2023)
Astral Ascent (2023)

Action

Choose one of four heroes and explore the Garden, an astral prison guarded by 12 powerful mystical bosses: the Zodiacs. Challenge them…
Coral Island (2023)
Coral Island (2023)

Adventure

Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends,…
Blazing Sails (2023)
Blazing Sails (2023)

Action

Fight for survival in Blazing Sails, a fast-paced pirate PvP game! Create your own unique pirate and ship. Band together with other…