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The best indie games to play right now

By Natalie Clayton last updated 29 September 22

Simply the best These are the best indies available, according to the PC Gamer staff.

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Rift of the Necrodancer reveals a wild, rhythmic spinoff in its debut gameplay trailer

By Jonathan Bolding last updated 7 September 22

News The sinister Necrodancer returns for a variety of rhythm duels, minigames, and boss battles.

Crypt of the Necrodancer: Synchrony screen

Crypt of the Necrodancer studio stealth-reveals a sequel

By Andy Chalk last updated 18 August 22

news Rift of the Necrodancer was stealth-announced alongside today's big Synchrony DLC launch.

overhead view of Necrodancer gameplay

Rhythm roguelike Crypt of the Necrodancer gets massive update after 5-year hiatus

By Ted Litchfield published 1 July 22

news Update 3.0 brings a level editor, Steam Deck support, and the ability to suspend and return to a run.

This Crypt of the Necrodancer speedrun at its hardest difficulty is bonkers

By Steven Messner published 10 January 19

News Lose the beat? You die. Take damage? You die. Hit a wall? You die. Pick up gold? You die.

Crypt of the Necrodancer artist gets engaged through his own game

By Austin Wood published 5 January 18

News A necrodance romance.

Listen to the best PC game music of the year

By PC Gamer published 28 December 17

jam fam Recommended specs: headphones.

Humble indie mega week sale discounts Hollow Knight, Stardew Valley and more greats

By Austin Wood published 19 December 17

News Christmas comes early for indies.

The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy composer releasing album of unheard music

By Austin Wood published 17 November 17

news 12 new tracks, some of them 10 years old.

Crypt of the Necrodancer, Downwell, Broforce lead this week's Steam sale

By Austin Wood published 14 November 17

News Discounts available through Monday, November 20.

Fantastic Klei Entertainment Steam sale also includes other great indies

By Austin Wood published 9 November 17

News From Don't Starve to Darkest Dungeon.

Humble Store Female Protagonist Sale celebrates gaming's leading ladies

By Austin Wood published 10 October 17

NEWS Save up to 80 percent through Friday.

Crypt of the Necrodancer: Amplified trailer heralds next week's release

By Tom Sykes published 9 July 17

News The rhythmic roguelike's expansion releases very soon.

Crypt of the Necrodancer adds moddable hard mode to Amplified Early Access DLC

By Joe Donnelly published 15 March 17

News And welcomes a new character, monkey paws and bomb charms.

Crypt of the Necrodancer: Amplified is live on Steam Early Access

By Andy Chalk published 24 January 17

news The prequel chapter features a new zone, enemies, weapons, and a shapeshifting vampire named Nocturna.

Crypt of the Necrodancer: Amplified is coming to Early Access in January

By Andy Chalk published 22 December 16

news The DLC prequel will add a new zone, boss battle, and a powerful protagonist named Nocturna.

Crypt of the Necrodancer's award-winning OST to be released on vinyl

By Joe Donnelly published 25 October 16

News With some ultra-cool sleeve art.

Crypt of the Necrodancer update adds two new soundtracks

By Tom Sykes published 2 May 16

News Plus loads of bug fixes. Also, Steam sale.

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There is an indie ARG on the loose

By Angus Morrison published 25 January 16

Here's your indie Illuminati.

Crypt of the MegaDancer

Crypt of the Necrodancer gets the full Mega Man treatment

By Andy Chalk published 26 May 15

Crypt of the MegaDancer is a big mod of the boogie-based roguelike.

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