Best Indie Games of 2020
Honorable Mention: Spelunky 2
Staff Writer Omar Banat: As a part of the indie boom of the late 2000s, the original Spelunky received universal praise from critics and players for its endlessly fun gameplay. It gave Spelunky 2 some massive spike shoes to fill. But as it turned out, the sequel far exceeded expectations.
Spelunky 2 takes bits of every indie stereotype and blends them into a wholly unforgettable experience. The game is a spectacular 2D roguelike platformer that pulls no punches in terms of difficulty. Your eyes are drawn in by the beautifully designed sprites and your ears are filled with ridiculously memorable and catchy music.
In a year that was filled with fantastic indie titles, Spelunky 2 was undoubtedly one of the best. Its extremely responsive controls and endlessly replayable randomized levels challenged anyone who dared to take the game on.
