10 Best Indie Platformer Video Games On PS4
Is the platformer the greatest genre of all time?
With indies nestled at the height of their popularity, the platforming genre has seen something of a modern day resurgence. Small developers are now bringing us new and exciting concepts, all whilst staying true to the genre's retro roots.
To that end, indies across the board are dominating our consoles' stores and pulling in respectable levels of sales, and it appears that gamers are reaching out to the little man to bring them something that is both fresh and charming, whilst also being familiar and immediately enjoyable.
There's something quite special about this new wave of platformers that resonates with gamers across all ages, too. Whether it's an outrageously hilarious adventure youre seeking or a deep narrative that pays off the more you think about it, there's something for everyone.
Sony in particular have been strengthening their ties with indie developers to dish out a seemingly endless supply of these games through PS Plus, so its likely you're already acquainted with some of the following gems. From the punishingly difficult to the wonderfully absurd, I attempt the arduous task of compiling the 10 finest indie platformers to have duck, dashed and dove onto the PS4.
10. Klaus
With no recollection of his identity or current whereabouts, an office worker awakens in a dark basement to find the word Klaus sketched onto his arm. Its opening scene may scream horror movie cliché, but not to worry, this isnt another instalment of an overly drawn out franchise. Gameplay wise, Klaus responds like a typical platformer, requiring you to run, jump and manoeuvre different platforms in order to progress. Its when youre introduced to K1, a larger more muscularly robust version of yourself, where things get mixed up. K1 is capable of using a cape on his back to glide gently, and can launch Klaus up in the air to reach greater heights, adding more options to platforming. Klaus approach to storytelling is refreshing, and its narrative isnt spoon-fed to players, instead remaining scattered around the various environments you move through. It features you (the player) as a central part of the story too, an interesting twist that few - if any - games have ever managed to pull off.