It’s been a great summer for indie games — here are some of the best

Outside of some notable exceptions, there haven't been many blockbuster games this summer - but that doesn't mean there hasn't been much to play. In fact, at times, it has felt like a never-ending flood of fascinating indie releases, thanks to games like Arranger, Animal Well, Crow Country, and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.

It's been nearly impossible to keep up, but we've been playing through most of these games and settled on a handful of recommendations that offer a range of experiences. There's everything from shadow-hopping puzzles to comedic platformers to a game that might help fill the Silksong-shaped hole in your heart.

Here are some of our favorites.

The Crush House

PC

The Crush House is one of the rare games that capitalize on the tomfoolery potential of running a reality TV show. Part of the game is a kind of resource management sim. Ads make my bosses happy but make my audience tune out. The other part is like a first-person shooter requiring me to sprint around the house with a camera trying to capture the juiciest moments. But I've always hated the manufactured drama of reality TV, so I'm having the most fun making the most boring show possible. I haven't been fired yet, but I feel it's coming. -AP

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