These are the games I have spent most time on, as an avid indie and 2d gamer.
Ascend the tower. Build your deck. Crush your foes.
Slay the Spire fuses strategy and roguelike chaos into an addictive loop of risk and reward. Every run is a new puzzle—can you survive the climb?
Save 66% on Slay the Spire on Steam
Survive. Explore. Go mad. Don't Starve drops you into a haunting wilderness where every decision counts and nothing is explained. Its eerie charm and brutal survival mechanics keep you hooked—and always one mistake from disaster.
Save 75% on Don't Starve on Steam
Kill. Die. Repeat—better.
Dead Cells delivers lightning-fast combat, fluid movement, and endless build variety in a gorgeously grim world. Every run is a shot at mastery, and every death is just part of the climb.
An excellent rogue like with a wide variety of characters and play styles. Hack and slash your way through countless bosses. Choose your skills carefully. Inherit your learned skills from previous runs 9/10
BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Although in demo phase, it is an excellent roguelike turn based game much similar to the critical acclaimed Monster Sanctuary. Bonus points for the high quality graphics. 9/10
Aethermancer on Steam
A hidden gem. Started two years ago and kept going strong since then, always adding new things. 5 different characters to choose from, a plethora of weapons and power ups and an engaging lore. 10/10
Astral Ascent on Steam
This one does not need much intorduction. The king of the roguelikes. Impeccable storytelling, flawless combat and well though skills and power ups, making each run unique and fun. 10/10
Hades on Steam
Imagine terrraria but with a focus on the combat and destuction. Strategically affect your environment to pulverize your foes but be careful of the environmental hazards. 8/10