You must have a lot of gold necklaces

I recommend CrossCode, if you haven’t tried it. It’s a top-down twinstick shooter/fighter so the gameplay is comparable to some of those you’ve listed and the story is long and unforgettable, with tons of fun optional content. Probably my favorite game narrative; there’s nothing like it.

Some other favorites of mine are Revita, but there’s little in terms of story, and Outer Wilds, but it’s a slow burn. And if you’re looking for games to play with friends, these are some of my favorite multiplayer indie games:

• Deep Rock Galactic
• Roboquest
• Gunfire Reborn
• Don’t Starve Together
• Risk of Rain 2

(Also Starbound, Terraria, & Core Keeper but those are bigger time investments)

Do you play indie games often? Most of my favorite gaming experiences have come from indie studios. They put more love into them