Want something to play over the weekend? There are plenty of indie games to pick and choose from as your next adventure.
With so many games, storefronts, and offers fighting for your attention, choice paralysis is real. So, to help steer you in the right direction, I've handpicked my Top 5 picks for modern retro or indies to check out this weekend.
Top 5 Modern Retro/Indie Games To Play This Weekend (May 15-17)
My top 5 picks for retro modern/indie games you should check out this weekend are:
- Nine Sols
- Overcooked 2
- Subnautica
- Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
- Stardew Valley
Nine Sols
Nine Sols should be at the top of your list for this weekend.
A wonderfully crafted 2D action-adventure game heavily inspired by Hollow Knight and Katana Zero. Nine Sols is an extremely unique blend of the cyberpunk aesthetic with Taoism, a traditional Chinese religion that emphasizes virtues such as compassion, humility, and simplicity.
It is a blast to play, and it's heavily discounted on both Steam and the Nintendo eShop. Furthermore, it's available as part of the PS+ free monthly games if you're a PlayStation user.
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
Having some friends over? You really can't go wrong with Overcooked. That is, if you don't value your friendships and are prepared to never speak to them again after they hand you the wrong ingredient for the tenth time.
The premise is simple: up to four teammates join forces (or play against one another), trying to satisfy the needs of very demanding customers who won't hesitate to walk out of your restaurant should you choose to be a few seconds late.
You need to coordinate who's on dish-washing duties, who's cutting onions, and who's managing the stoves. Just be careful not to burn everything down or accidentally throw a perfectly fine dish into the trash bin.
All You Can Eat, which encompasses both titles and adds online multiplayer, has a 75% discount on the Nintendo eShop, and it's available as part of the PS+ subscription on PS5. Individual titles are also discounted so pick what's right for your budget.
Subnautica
Subnautica 2 just hit early access, but if you're not into the whole play games before they actually feel complete gist, the first one is very cheap ahead of the weekend.
Subnautica can be hard to get into as it's not your typical survival game. Sure, you're exploring the vast ocean of a strange planet you find yourself stranded in, but there are no objectives, no directions. It's a very freeing experience that has garnered a massive following over the years.
The game has a massive 75% discount on Steam while also being under $15 in other platforms like Nintendo Switch.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
For those looking to play a modernized take on Castlevania, it's even got people who worked on the beloved Konami IP among its developers.
The game, at its core, is a homage to Symphony of the Night, if the subtitle wasn't a dead giveaway already. That said, it is a very enjoyable experience on its own even if you haven't played one of the greatest games of all time.
It's got a 70% discount on the Nintendo eShop making it now the best time to jump into the series ahead of the sequel set to come out at some point later this year.
Stardew Valley
A perennial indie fan-favorite. Stardew Valley is always a cheap and safe bet, but at the time of writing, it has massive discounts on places like the Nintendo eShop and Steam.
You're a newcomer to a very friendly and colorful village, taking control of a massive, basically derelict farm. Your task is simple: bring it back to its former glory while you get acquainted with the townsfolk.
The game now includes co-op, so it's the perfect cozy farming sim to pull out with a significant other or a family member on a Friday night and simply enjoy the vibes.
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