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Top ten lists written by indie gaming bloggers for each year/genre are a good place to start, honestly.

If you like 2d platforming exploration types, try Hollowknight, Celeste, VVVVVV, Ori, Animal Well. Each one is fantastic.

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Where do you find trustworthy top tens?

So far, only Rusted Moss and Silksong were worth my time among the platformers I tried, which included the original Hollow Knight (platforming is too easy), Celeste (too easy A-sides, unfun B-sides) and Animal Well (too easy base game, too cryptic post game).


I usually just read a handful and get some aggregate opinion, I've never found someone whose tastes match mine exactly.

I'll have to give Rusted Moss a try. Silksong is kicking my ass right now.


Don't expect too much of Rusted Moss if Silksong is kicking your ass. Silksong is the easier game. I like Rusted Moss because movement reminds me of the Umihara Kawase series, but it's not for everyone.



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