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Best 1 Undertale
Undertale

Undertale is a groundbreaking indie RPG from Toby Fox that subverts traditional genre conventions. Players encounter monsters but can choose to fight or find non-violent solutions through dialogue and...

9.66 Brilliant
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2 Balatro
Balatro

Balatro is a hypnotic deck-building roguelike where players create powerful synergies by playing poker hands enhanced by unique Joker cards and other modifiers. It transforms traditional poker into a...

9.54 Brilliant
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3 Tame Impala - Currents (2015)
Tame Impala - Currents (2015)

*Currents* solidified Tame Impalas position as one of the most exciting and innovative bands in contemporary rock. The albums shimmering synths, swirling psychedelic textures, and Kevin Parkers disti...

9.30 Excellent
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4 Hades
Hades

Hades is a critically acclaimed roguelike dungeon crawler where you play as Zagreus, the Prince of the Underworld, attempting to escape his father's realm. Its defining feature is its narrative integr...

8.88 Very Good
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5 R.E.M. - Murmur
R.E.M. - Murmur

The blueprint for alternative rock. *Murmur* defined the sound of college radio and indie rock for a generation. It features jangly, jangly guitars, cryptic yet beautiful lyrics, and an atmosphere of...

8.80 Very Good
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6 Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City (2013)
Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City (2013)

*Modern Vampires of the City* marked a mature and sophisticated shift for Vampire Weekend, exploring themes of disillusionment and social commentary with a darker, more introspective sound. The album...

8.60 Very Good
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7 The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead

A witty, jangly guitar masterpiece that captured teenage angst and social commentary. Morrissey's lyrics and Johnny Marr's riffs set the standard for alternative new wave.

8.60 Very Good
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8 Rivals of Aether II
Rivals of Aether II

An indie smash-style fighter with a focus on precise movement, unique elemental abilities, and a thriving modding community. It's a technical gem.

8.50 Very Good
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9 Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire

Canadian indie band known for expansive, emotionally charged orchestral rock as heard on Funeral and The Suburbs.

8.40 Very Good
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10 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Kena: Bridge of Spirits

Ember Lab's debut is a visually stunning, classic-style action-adventure reminiscent of early PlayStation era titles. It follows Kena, a young spirit guide, as she uses her magical abilities and adora...

8.11 Very Good
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11 Clerks
Clerks

A day in the life of two convenience store clerks as they deal with eccentric customers and their own existential crises.

8.10 Very Good
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12 Blade Strangers
Blade Strangers

A crossover fighter featuring indie game characters like Shovel Knight and Quote. Its simple controls and charming pixel art make it a hidden gem.

8.00 Very Good
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13 Yume Nikki: Rei
Yume Nikki: Rei

Yume Nikki: Rei is a visual novel inspired by the cult classic Yume Nikki. It features a surreal and dreamlike world, with a focus on psychological horror and a developing relationship between two gir...

7.30 Good
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