16 Free Indie Games That Will Give You Feels
1. Loved
Strongly recommend playing. If you do, make sure to play through both possible endings.
Playtime: 6-8 minutes and worth every second
Feels: 11/10
Link: http://www.alexanderocias.com/loved.php
Playtime: 6-8 minutes and worth every second
Feels: 11/10
Link: http://www.alexanderocias.com/loved.php
2. One Chance
Again, highly recommended. There are several endings but I strongly suggest you play it only once (hence the title, One Chance)
Playtime: 10 minutes
Feels: 10/10
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/555181
Playtime: 10 minutes
Feels: 10/10
Link: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/555181
3. Immortall
Beautiful, short and sweet. Good music.
Playtime: 5 minutes
Feels: 8/10
Link: http://armorgames.com/play/5355/immortall
Playtime: 5 minutes
Feels: 8/10
Link: http://armorgames.com/play/5355/immortall
4. Every Day the Same Dream
Definitely play if you're looking to go through a midlife crisis.
Playtime: 10 minutes
Feels: 9/10
Link: http://www.molleindustria.org/everydaythesamedream/everydaythesamedream.html
Playtime: 10 minutes
Feels: 9/10
Link: http://www.molleindustria.org/everydaythesamedream/everydaythesamedream.html
5. Company of Myself
A puzzle game with a really cool concept.
Playtime: 15-30 minutes, depending on how good of a problem-solver you are
Feels: 6/10
Link: http://www.gamesfree.com/game/company_of_myself.html
Playtime: 15-30 minutes, depending on how good of a problem-solver you are
Feels: 6/10
Link: http://www.gamesfree.com/game/company_of_myself.html
6. Freedom Bridge
Not much of a game. So much feels.
Playtime: Less than a minute
Feels: 8/10
Link: http://www.necessarygames.com/my-games/freedom-bridge/flash
Playtime: Less than a minute
Feels: 8/10
Link: http://www.necessarygames.com/my-games/freedom-bridge/flash
7. PRIOR
Not super engaging visually, but the story is a force to be reckoned with. Three endings, play all of them for maximum effect.
Playtime: 5-10 minutes
Feels: 6/10
Link: http://armorgames.com/play/10843/prior
Playtime: 5-10 minutes
Feels: 6/10
Link: http://armorgames.com/play/10843/prior
8. Don't Look Back
Brought to you by Terry Cavanagh (creator of VVVVVV), Don't Look Back is about coping with grief. It probably won't make you cry, but it's a really cool game regardless.
Playtime: 10-15 minutes
Feels: 5/10
Link: http://www.kongregate.com/games/terrycavanagh/dont-look-back
Playtime: 10-15 minutes
Feels: 5/10
Link: http://www.kongregate.com/games/terrycavanagh/dont-look-back
9. The Majesty of Colors
Short, odd game with 5 endings.
Playtime: 2-5 minutes
Feels: 5/10
Link: http://futureproofgames.com/games/majesty
Playtime: 2-5 minutes
Feels: 5/10
Link: http://futureproofgames.com/games/majesty
10. Gray
Simple game that gives you a new perspective on riots.
Playtime: Never-ending
Feels: 4/10
Link: http://www.intuitiongames.com/gray/
EDIT: Apparently there is an ending. Ooops. Make sure to play through the whole thing.
Playtime: Never-ending
Feels: 4/10
Link: http://www.intuitiongames.com/gray/
EDIT: Apparently there is an ending. Ooops. Make sure to play through the whole thing.
11. Air Pressure
Interactive short story with a potent ending. Three possible endings.
Playtime: 5 minutes
Feels: 9/10
Link: http://www.raitendo.com/games/air-pressure
Playtime: 5 minutes
Feels: 9/10
Link: http://www.raitendo.com/games/air-pressure
12. I Can Hold My Breath Forever
Short and sweet game with a cool concept. Its abrupt ending left me speechless.
Playtime: 5-8 minutes
Feels: 8/10
Link: http://dai5ychain.net/breath/
Playtime: 5-8 minutes
Feels: 8/10
Link: http://dai5ychain.net/breath/
13. Elude
"Elude aims to raise awareness for depression and to inform about this dangerous illness. It is specifically intended to be used in a clinical context as part of a psycho-education package to enhance friends' and relatives' understanding of people suffering from depression about what their loved ones are going through."
Playtime: 10 minutes
Feels: 8/10
Link: http://gambit.mit.edu/loadgame/summer2010/elude_play.php
Playtime: 10 minutes
Feels: 8/10
Link: http://gambit.mit.edu/loadgame/summer2010/elude_play.php
14. American Dream
Who knew the stock market could be so #deep? Somewhat redundant game, but makes you rethink your priorities. (As a warning, there's some NSFW stick figures)
Playtime: 15 minutes
Feels: 7/10
Link: http://ded.increpare.com/~locus/american_dream/
Playtime: 15 minutes
Feels: 7/10
Link: http://ded.increpare.com/~locus/american_dream/
15. Today I Die
Unique concept, unique gameplay. Leaves you thinking a bit.
Playtime: 2-5 minutes
Feels: 7/10
Link: http://www.ludomancy.com/games/today.php
Playtime: 2-5 minutes
Feels: 7/10
Link: http://www.ludomancy.com/games/today.php
16. Covetous
Story about a young man who covets his brother's body. Probably don't play this one if you plan on sleeping soon.
Playtime: 3-4 minutes
Feels: wtf/10
Link: http://www.kongregate.com/games/austinbreed/covetous
Playtime: 3-4 minutes
Feels: wtf/10
Link: http://www.kongregate.com/games/austinbreed/covetous
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