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In 2020, Indie Games Were A Well-Deserved Distraction

This is not a representation of what 2020 felt like — it's a screen shot from <em>Dead Cells.</em>

2020 is almost over. And thank goodness for that, right? Amid worldwide shutdowns, strenuous conversations about police reform, and an endless election cycle, we could all use a break.

Do what I do: Pick up your Switch (or whatever console you use) and give yourself a well-deserved, news-free distraction.

Even though Sony and with major video game titles on the way, we can't forget the indie games that pushed us through a grueling year. I've put together a short list of games that I loved, but there's always more to discover on or your console's online store. And keep in mind that only one of these games actually came out in 2020.

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