Sony's PlayStation Indies sale runs now through to 25th February 2026, offering a fresh selection of discounted PS5 and PS4 games following the earlier Critics' Choice event. The promotion highlights small-studio standouts across genres, from tight action-platformers and inventive puzzlers to narrative-driven adventures and relaxed simulation experiences. The following is a curated list of 30+ indie titles that represent strong value during the sale.

  • Hades — Supergiant Games' roguelike-action masterpiece combines relentless combat, superb pacing and one of the most accomplished narrative loops in modern indie design.
  • Dead Cells — A kinetic metroidvania with fast combat, tight procedural design and a rewarding loop of upgrades and experimentation.
  • Hollow Knight — A sprawling, atmospheric metroidvania with precision platforming, memorable boss encounters and an evocative world to explore.
  • Tunic — A charming, Zelda‑inspired adventure notable for its tactile combat, cryptic puzzles and rewarding sense of discovery.
  • Disco Elysium: The Final Cut — A dense, single-player roleplaying game driven by top-tier writing, branching consequences and distinctive visual direction.
  • Spiritfarer — A gentle management-adventure about ferrying spirits to the afterlife; notable for its warm art style and emotional storytelling.
  • Celeste — An incisive platformer pairing brutally precise controls with a touching narrative about resilience and mental health.
  • Stardew Valley — A massively endearing farming sim offering deep systems, characte­r-driven quests and long-term playability.
  • Return of the Obra Dinn — An inventive mystery puzzler that rewards close observation and logical deduction through a striking monochrome aesthetic.
  • Katana ZERO — A razor-sharp, fast-paced action title that combines one-hit deaths, tight level design and a time-manipulation narrative.
  • Hyper Light Drifter — A stylish action-RPG that pairs striking pixel art with uncompromising combat and exploration.
  • The Pathless — An open, atmospheric adventure built around fluid traversal, archery-based combat and a strong sense of momentum.
  • Outer Wilds — A time-loop exploration game focused on cosmic curiosity and environmental storytelling that rewards patience and attention.
  • Oxenfree — A supernatural narrative adventure driven by naturalistic dialogue and tense atmosphere.
  • Night in the Woods — A character-focused story game about small-town life, mental health and coming-of-age themes, distinguished by its writing and stylised visuals.
  • Into the Breach — A compact, brilliantly designed turn-based tactics game with tight systems and high replay value.
  • Slay the Spire — A deckbuilding roguelike that hooks with emergent combos and a compelling sense of progression.
  • The Messenger — A clever NES-to-SNES style platformer that surprises with inventive twists, tight controls and strong level design.
  • A Short Hike — A compact, feel-good exploration game that celebrates relaxed pace, discovery and small pleasures.
  • Little Nightmares — A dark, atmospheric puzzle-platformer with memorable set-pieces and a distinct visual identity.
  • Limbo — A seminal atmospheric puzzle-platformer whose minimalist presentation and precise puzzles remain influential.
  • Inside — Playdead's follow-up to Limbo; an impeccably crafted, unsettling puzzle-driven adventure with cinematic pacing.
  • Gris — A visually arresting platformer with graceful animation, evocative soundtrack and an emphasis on exploration and mood.
  • Hotline Miami — A brutal, rhythmically intense top‑down action game known for its speed, challenge and pulsing soundtrack.
  • Don't Starve — An uncompromising survival title with distinctive art direction and deep emergent systems.
  • Subnautica — An exploration-driven underwater survival-adventure that balances wonder, danger and base-building.
  • The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth — A relentlessly replayable roguelike shooter with deep progression and vast item interactions.
  • Terraria — A sandbox action-adventure with expansive crafting, exploration and building systems suited to long-term play.
  • Salt and Sanctuary — A challenging, 2D Soulslike that translates the dark, methodical combat loop into a side‑scrolling frame.
  • Moonlighter — A charming blend of shopkeeping simulation and action‑RPG dungeon crawling with light management systems.
  • Sable — A contemplative exploration game featuring striking art design and an emphasis on atmosphere and discovery.
  • Unpacking — A serene, tactile puzzle game built around the everyday joy of organising a life through unpacking boxes.

The PlayStation Indies sale represents a good opportunity to pick up critically acclaimed smaller titles at reduced prices. Availability and exact discounts vary by territory and platform (PS4/PS5), and shoppers should check the PlayStation Store for the latest pricing and platform compatibility for each title.

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