Games like Indie Game: The Movie

96% positive from 1,054 reviewsReleased 201226% finish it

What it is

This is a feature documentary about independent game development. It follows the creation of Super Meat Boy, Braid, and FEZ, showcasing the developers' struggles and triumphs.

The catch

Dwells on developer angst and ego rather than showing how the games were made.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,054 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Indie Game: The Movie

Portal 2 - The Final Hours

76% positive from 847 reviews2011

Puzzle game. Solve environmental puzzles using portal mechanics. Cerebral and humorous.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a good read, a cool addition to their library, especially if on sale.

Both are tagged Documentary and Story Rich.

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The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon

81% positive from 1,079 reviews2025Deck Playable

A sandbox business simulation game where you produce movies and manage franchises. You make strategic decisions about themes, casting, and distribution to achieve critical acclaim or box office success.

What players likedPlayers praise its addictive, strategic gameplay and creative freedom, often comparing it favorably to Game Dev Tycoon.

The catchThe loop is shallow and repetitive, with nothing new left after about five hours.

Both are tagged Movie.

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Majotori

96% positive from 1,877 reviews201788% finish itDeck Verified

Majotori is a narratrivia game where players answer trivia questions to advance an interactive story. Failing questions leads to character deaths, creating a dark, consequence-driven experience.

What players likedPlayers praise Majotori as a charming, quick trivia game with engaging, cute, and clever branching stories, reminiscent of visual novels.

The catchTrivia leans heavily on obscure anime questions the settings barely filter out.

Both are tagged Story Rich and Indie.

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No Straight Roads: Encore Edition

89% positive from 2,064 reviews202132% finish itDeck Verified

Rock-infused action-adventure with rhythm combat. Explore Vinyl City, fight EDM megastars, and lead a musical revolution.

What players likedPlayers praise the unique art style and incredible soundtrack, making it a charming and engaging rhythm-action experience.

The catchBilled as a rhythm game, but the beat barely matters and combat feels generic.

Both are tagged Linear and Indie.

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Dreamcore

89% positive from 1,798 reviews202569% finish itDeck Unsupported

Psychological exploration game featuring liminal spaces. Players use observation and intuition to navigate surreal, unsettling environments.

What players likedPlayers praise "Dreamcore" as the best backrooms/liminal walking simulator, compared to POOLS and The Complex Expedition, for its monster-free psychological horror and immersive exploration.

The catchMaps are huge, empty and samey, so progress means aimless wandering for hours.

Both are tagged Indie.

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Taiji

91% positive from 1,423 reviews202237% finish itDeck Verified

An adventure puzzle game with a tile-toggling interface. It features a dense world with distinct areas and hidden clues.

What players likedPlayers praise "Taiji" as a pure logic puzzler, often compared to "The Witness," for its clever challenges and rewarding exploration.

The catchPuzzle rules are never taught properly, so solving turns into guessing and brute forcing.

Both are tagged Indie.

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