Top 5 New Indie Games of February 2025
- Quest Team
- Mar 2
- 3 min read
Each month, we spotlight five standout indie games you won’t want to miss. From hidden gems to breakout hits, these fresh releases showcase the best of the indie scene. Here’s a quick look at this month’s top picks!
The Headliners
Description: A cooperative horror game where 1 to 4 players become intrepid journalists exploring a city overrun by deadly creatures, aiming to capture sensational footage without falling victim themselves.
Release Date: January 30, 2025
Genres: Action, Indie
Developer & Publisher: KAFI
Review Count & Sentiment: Over 3,000 reviews with a "Very Positive" rating, as 86% of players have given positive feedback.
The Headliners feels like a throwback to the co-op horror boom of the Covid era, reminiscent of games like Phasmophobia. This time, instead of ghost hunting, players step into the shoes of journalists braving a monster-infested city to capture the perfect shot. While it has its fair share of jank, the unpredictable nature of each run makes for plenty of chaotic, emergent fun-especially with friends.
Price: £6.69
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Description: A real-time tactics game where players command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network.
Release Date: February 10, 2025
Genres: Action, Strategy
Developer & Publisher: KillHouse Games
Review Count & Sentiment: Over 9,000 reviews with a "Very Positive" rating, as 95.5% of players have given positive feedback.
KillHouse Games brings Door Kickers back with a bang, delivering intense real-time tactical combat with the perfect blend of depth and accessibility. The ability to pause mid-mission makes it welcoming for newcomers, while the sheer variety of gear, squad loadouts, and destructible environments give hardcore players endless strategic possibilities. With countless ways to approach each mission, Door Kickers 2 carves out its own space in the genre - and it's smashing it.
Price: £20.99
Keep Driving
Description: An atmospheric management RPG that captures the essence of early 2000s road trips. Players embark on cross-country journeys, managing resources like fuel, money, and car durability, while encountering unique hitchhikers and random events that shape their adventure.
Release Date: February 6, 2025
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Developer & Publisher: YCJY Games
Review Count & Sentiment: Over 1,500 reviews with a "Very Positive" rating, as 94% of players have given positive feedback.
Keep Driving is winning over players and critics alike with its nostalgic take on early 2000s road trips. Blending light resource management with a dynamic, ever-changing journey, it keeps players engaged as they navigate unpredictable encounters. The real magic lies in its hitchhikers-each one brings unique twists to the adventure, making every playthrough feel fresh and full of surprises.
Price: £20.00
Rift of the NecroDancer
Description: An innovative rhythm game where players, as Cadence, engage in musical combat against monsters emerging from mysterious rifts. Each enemy moves to the beat, requiring players to master unique patterns and rhythms to progress.
Release Date: February 5, 2025
Genres: Rhythm, Action, Indie
Developer: Brace Yourself Games, Tic Toc Games
Publisher: Klei Publishing
Review Count & Sentiment: Over 2,100 reviews with an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating, as 95% of players have given positive feedback.
Rift of the NecroDancer delivers a fresh spin on rhythm-based movement, blending fast-paced dungeon-crawling action with roguelike mechanics all with visual novel-like storytelling. Every encounter pulses to the beat, keeping players on their toes as they strategize and groove through intense battles. With an electrifying soundtrack and addictive gameplay, it’s a must-play for rhythm enthusiasts and action fans looking for something truly unique.
Price: £16.75 (Free Demo Available)
Haste: Broken Worlds (Demo)
Description: A fast-paced, roguelike runner where players control Zoe, navigating collapsing worlds at high speeds. Utilizing a one-button control system, players maintain momentum, execute perfect landings, and build up a hoverboard gauge to recover from impacts.
Release Date: Demo released on February 24, 2025.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Racing.
Developer & Publisher: Landfall.
Review Count & Sentiment: Specific review data is not available at this time.
Haste is a lightning-fast platformer that feels like a fusion of Sonic and the classic mobile hit Tiny Wings. It combines fluid, momentum-driven movement with roguelike progression, offering branching paths, strategic upgrades, and a relentless challenge. The game can be punishing, demanding precision and quick reflexes, but once you master its mechanics, the rush of maintaining speed is exhilarating. With polished gameplay and a striking art style, Haste is as thrilling to play as it is beautiful to look at.
Price: Free (Demo Only)
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