Do You Think Indie Games Are Thriving on PlayStation?

[killamch89]

With so many new indie titles emerging, I’m curious how everyone feels about the state of indie games on PlayStation. Do you think they’re thriving compared to other platforms, or are they struggling to stand out in the PlayStation library? Have you found any hidden gems recently that you'd recommend?

[Knight Barida]

There are a couple of them that are emerging, and trust me when I say that the developers are doing a great job with building those games. The bigger challenges that they've had are with marketing the games.

Edited November 7, 2024 by Knight Barida

[The Blackangel]

I don’t think PlayStation or Xbox hold a candle to the Switch. There are thousands of indie titles on the market right now, but they’re often difficult to find. At least my experience with PlayStation tells me that. However with the Switch, they’re everywhere. Thousands and thousands of indie titles and one offs, are rampant. For every licensed title from the major publishers, there are a minimum of 200 indie games. And I honestly think that number is low. PlayStation seems like they prefer to focus on games that are proven to sell. Things like GoW, GTAO, and other AAA titles. 

[Scorpion]

Indie games on PlayStation are thriving, but competition is fierce. Recently, I enjoyed "Stray" and "Hades"  both are must-plays!

[killamch89]

While PlayStation has made strides with indie support in recent years, they still lag behind Nintendo and especially Xbox Game Pass in terms of indie visibility. PS Plus Extra/Premium has improved access, but Sony's curation still feels more focused on AAA exclusives than creating a thriving indie ecosystem.