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Do you play indie games often? Most of my favorite gaming experiences have come from indie studios. They put more love into them
I try them often, but haven't had much luck finding a favorite other than Crimzon Clover. Nex Machina and Furi got close, but not quite.
Some experiences were nice, but not replayable, which ruled them out as a favorite for me, like Hyper Light Drifter.
Some I had some fun with, but took issue with some of the design choices, like Dead Cells and Hollow Knight.
Some I outright did not enjoy at all like Hades or Stardew Valley.
Most recent indie game that got close for me was Kill Knight.
What are some of your favorite indies?
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:
(Also Starbound, Terraria, & Core Keeper but those are bigger time investments)