7 Best Indie Mobile Games, Ranked

Short for independent video games, indie games are those created by independent developers. As the name suggests, developers create these games free from the banner of any big-name publishers. This independence leads creators towards innovation. Unlike AAA games where creators are less likely to be allowed to take risks, indie games allow creators to freely experiment with their creative ideas.

Indie games have gained immense popularity among players during the last decade. For example, Minecraft originally emerged as an indie game. This unconventional gaming experience was widely recognized by the world, which resulted in its huge success. Gamers primarily playing on mobile devices can also enjoy the fruits of the indie game genre.

7 Cookies Must Die

Google Play Rating: 4.4/5

• Release Date: Feb, 2020
• Developer: Cezary Rajkowski
• Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows

Cookies Must Die is a survival game developed by Rebel Twins. The story revolves around Jack, who has been given superpowers by government scientists. The city is attacked by monstrous cookies and players must use Jack’s powers to beat these cookies.

Since Jack’s superpowers are limited, players have to unlock new weapons and gadgets to beat bosses. This action gameplay is less serious than the other action games and character designs in this game are cartoony, but overall, the story is fun to complete.

6 Opus: Rocket of Whispers

Google Play Rating: 4.5/5

• Release Date: September 14, 2017
• Developer: SIGONO
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Android, Microsoft Windows, iOS, macOS, Classic Mac OS

Opus: Rocket of Whispers is an adventure game created by a Taiwanese independent studio. The story follows a survivor from an apocalyptic plague, John Mason. He is the son of a Rocket engineer who is struggling with the memories of his family and friends.

As the game progresses, John encounters a witch, Fei Lin. They solve various clues to find out what happened before and after the plague. Together they provide burial for the deceased spirits in space. Players can complete the game by connecting the broken segments of the story.

5 Oldman’s Journey

Google Play Rating: 4.5/5

• Release Date: May 17, 2017
• Developer: Broken Rules
• Platforms: Nintendo, Android, iOS, PS4, Xbox One, Windows

Old Man’s Journey by Broken Rules is an adventurous game that focuses on the journey of an old man. The game begins with an old man moving from one place to another. As the story progresses, players have to solve some interesting puzzles.

Throughout his journey, the old man gets tired and rests at some places periodically. While he is resting, players can use some items to trigger flashbacks of the old man’s memory. Use these flashbacks to crack the story of the old man to complete the game.

4 WorldBox – God Simulator

Google Play Rating: 4.6/5

• Release Date: September 24, 2012
• Developer: Maxim Karpenko
• Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows

Worldbox brings a unique gaming experience to players by granting them Godlike powers. By using these powers, players can create a world according to their will. In contrast to creation, players also have destructive power, which can be used to destroy worlds within the game.

The best thing about this game is there are no limits to creativity. Players can build a world and start a civilization. They can also create two different civilizations and initiate fights between them, recreate history, initiate plagues, or even an apocalypse. Players even have the freedom to destroy the world and watch it rebuild from the ashes.

3 MouseBusters

Google Play Rating: 4.6/5

• Release Date: Sep 11, 2020
• Developer: Odencat Inc
• Platforms: Android, iOS

Mousebusters by Odencat is a shooting game. Unlike other shooting games, Mousebusters has a simple plot. It features Ghosts who have been living and interfering with the lives of residents. The Ghostbusters in this game are mice, so the game is aptly named Mousebusters.

These mice save residents by killing ghosts. Ghost killing is quite simple; the player must tap on the ghost to shoot them. The storyline is simple yet exciting, and players don’t have to face complex challenges to complete this game.

2 Dead Cells

Google Play Rating: 4.7/5

• Release Date: May 10, 2017
• Developer: Motion Twin, Playdigious, Motion Twin Scop ARL
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, PS5, PS4, Xbox

Dead Cells by Motion Twins is a roguelike game. The story revolves around a prisoner who is stuck on an island of mutated monsters. The island is filled with mysteries and the prisoner is suffering from amnesia. To recover his memories and determine the cause, he leaves the prison in search of answers.

Players follow through the journey of the prisoner and collect different weapons to fight the monsters. Weapons include swords, shields, bows, and traps. The journey is thrilling as it allows players to upgrade their character’s strength by using these items.

1 Tiny Room Stories Town Mystery

Google Play Rating: 4.8/5

• Release Date: June 19, 2019
• Developer: Kiary Games
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Windows

Developed by Kiary Games, Tiny Room is a fun puzzle game in the adventure/escape genre. The story moves around a private detective who investigates a town after receiving a letter from his father. The town was completely vacant on his arrival. To find out what happened, the player must discover clues within the town.

The more players investigate the town and solve the puzzles, the more answers they’ll find. Puzzles are easier to solve at the start but become progressively harder as the game continues, challenging the wits of even the smartest players.