In recent years, the indie scene has played a quintessential role in carrying the torch that is the MetroidVania genre. To celebrate the 35th Anniversary of our beloved bounty hunter we take a look at the legacy of the genre, as well as some of our favorite indie titles within it.

Over the course of PAX West’s four days, Harry was able to play and see dozens of games. But once the show floor closed, there were six games in particular that kept him wanting more.

Following the battle royal trend, Housemarque’s first step into the arcade afterlife was a concerning one. But a quick misstep would inevitably lead them into what has become quite the Cinderella story for an indie studio.

The 2010s saw Housemarque rise into becoming a household name delivering back-to-back exceptional arcade experiences, only to close out the decade proclaiming the death of that very genre.

One indie studio rose as the kings of arcade, setting them on a path that would eventually lead them into the first party AAA spotlight. In the first of this three part history, we dive into the humble beginnings of Finland’s own Housemarque.

Knights of San Francisco by Raindead is an incredible text-based adventure on mobile devices that explores a strange and dystopian world, with dabs of mysticism for good measure.

With over 65 independent studios represented on the show floor, the New York City indie scene made a strong statement at Play NYC this year. But, there were five particular upcoming games that we fell head over heels for.

Quietly, over the course of the past decade, indie game developers have slowly been integrating vocal music into their works; creating lore, ephemeral tone pieces and eventually, full-on video game musicals. Let’s dive into some indie game musicals of the last decade!

With the 25th Anniversary celebration of Pokémon in full swing, it’s no surprise that these pocket-sized creatures have been permeating themselves in pop culture for decades. In celebration of Pokémon Day, here are five indie games that we found that just ooze Pokémon.

Not only is Teenage Blob is groundbreaking experience that transcends both gaming and music, but it’s one that Mike desperately needed this year.

In place of a traditional discussion and selection process, the team decided to put our own twist on the annual Game of The Year festivities. Introducing Six One Indie’s Inaugural Indie Celebration.