Splashy blockbuster games are great, but there are there are a huge number of indie and smaller video games worth playing, too. Whether they’re pushing the boundaries of the medium and or offering a creative spin on classic ideas, indie games can be just as interesting as big-budget epics. Sometimes, though, indie games can fly under the radar. But we here at The Verge love seeking out hidden gems, so we want to use this space to share some of our favorite smaller games that we’re checking out so that you might find something new, or potentially your next obsession. We’ll be highlighting interesting games you may not have heard of and sharing a little bit about why you should play them. This list will be updated pretty frequently, too — so check back often to see some new recommendations. This bullet hell shooter mixes retro and modern in all the right ways MainFrames is a charming platformer that takes place inside computers Endless Windblown. One of my favorite pop albums is a video game — and now it’s on the PS5 Steam’s Next Fest is full of weird-ass, cool-ass games Die in the Dungeon will keep you busy until Slay the Spire 2 While Waiting is a playful reminder of the joys of boredom Spirit Swap has way more than lo-fi beats to match-3 to Rift of the NecroDancer’s story is an intro to some incredible music Citizen Sleeper 2 is the good kind of stressful Lok Digital is a surreal puzzle game full of made-up words Antonblast is an out-of-control platformer with its heart in the ’90s The best mobile skateboarding game now has a New York sequel ...read more read less