Top 5 Indie Games from 2005 – A Look Back at Indie Game History

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Published on July 14, 2025 6:00:09 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1HPWtRXdc

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The Endless Forest (2005)

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Step into a time machine and join me as we revisit the Top 5 Indie Games from 2005, a pivotal year in indie game history. Before the dominance of Steam and Itch.io, these groundbreaking titles helped shape the future of independent gaming. From experimental tactics to atmospheric adventures, these games pushed creative boundaries and laid the foundation for today’s thriving indie scene.

In this video, I’ll break down what made these games stand out in 2005, how they were made, and why they’re still worth playing (or remembering) today.

🎮 Indie Games Featured:
0:43 Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
2:01 Oasis
3:04 The Endless Forest
4:10 Diner Dash
5:27 Rag Doll Kung Fu
6:27 Darwinia

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