It’s been one heck of a year for indie games, more so for those on the mobile platform. Mobile penetration and growth has been rising steadily over the past couple of years in Asia, and so has the quality of mobile games produced by indie developers. Here are some of the best ones we’ve seen all year.
Dojo Slash (Korea)
Dojo Slash, developed by the solo South Korean developer Jinmann Kim, is really something. Its pixel art visuals are easy on the eyes, and its simple-to-pick-up gameplay belies the true complexity of this game. Dojo Slash is, in our opinion, the epitome of an indie game: fun, simple to play yet tough to master, and great for both hardcore and casual gamers. Download it for iOS, or read our full review here.
Super Awesome Quest (Southeast Asia)
There’s never truly a final build when it comes to freemium games, and Super Awesome Quest has gone from being ridiculously imbalanced to a great joy to play. I’m personally enjoying the difficulty level of this tile-flipping, board-based mobile RPG developed by Boomzap Entertainment. My only gripe is that I still need to grind it out for upgrades. Mobile game players just don’t have that sort of attachment to a game to grind! It’s still worthy enough to make this list, though. Download it for Android or iOS.
Protect Teddy (Malaysia)
This is without a doubt my favorite iOS game of the year. Protect Teddy is an endless running/hack-and-slash game developed by Penang’s Dilectus Games. It’s got a cute yet definitive art style, monsters straight out of a children’s storybook, and the best sound effects and gameplay combination ever. I love it. Download it for iOS. If you don’t have an iOS device, read our review.
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