Chainsaw carnage, lots of music-based titles and other new indie games worth checking out.

If you’re looking for standout indie games right now, a few recent releases are getting a lot of attention for their unusual ideas, strong soundtracks, and chaotic gameplay.

One of the biggest conversation starters is Motorslice, a fast-paced action-platformer where you play as a chainsaw-wielding character sprinting through giant brutalist structures and climbing enormous machine bosses. Critics keep comparing it to Mirror’s Edge mixed with Shadow of the Colossus, but with drum-and-bass energy and anime-inspired style. 

For music-heavy games, Dead as Disco is getting strong early buzz. It blends rhythm mechanics with stylish beat-’em-up combat, syncing fights to the soundtrack while keeping the action fluid instead of forcing strict timing. Reviewers have compared its energy to Baby Driver and Hi-Fi Rush. 

Another standout is Mixtape from the creators of Mutazione. It’s a nostalgic coming-of-age adventure built around music culture, mixtapes, skateboarding, and teenage memories, featuring tracks from bands like The Smashing Pumpkins and Portishead. 

A few other indie titles popping up repeatedly in previews and community discussions include:

Wax Heads — a cozy-punk record-store sim about music fandom and awkward customers.  ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies — a dialogue-heavy espionage RPG from former ZA/UM developers.  WILL: Follow The Light — a slower atmospheric exploration game set in northern waters. 

Reddit’s indie communities are also highlighting experimental projects ranging from horror extraction games to cyberpunk hacking sims and retro action slashers.