Brand-New Indie Games, Picked Within Hours of Launch
We watch itch.io around the clock and hand-pick the best new releases, each with a clear overview, how-to-play guide and screenshots, so you can find great games before anyone else.
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Full methodOnly truly new
Games must have launched on itch.io within the last 72 hours. Re-uploads of older games are skipped.
Scored for quality
Browser play, trailers, screenshots, a detailed description and the developer's track record all add to a 100-point score.
A short daily list
At most 15 games a day, each with an original write-up and a direct link to play on itch.io.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fresh Indie Games?
Fresh Indie Games is a directory of brand-new indie games from itch.io. We add games within hours of their release, each with an original overview, a how-to-play guide, screenshots and a FAQ.
How often is the site updated?
The site checks itch.io for new releases every hour and adds at most 15 games per day, best scoring first.
How do you choose which games to list?
Every new game must be released within the last 72 hours, have a cover, at least three screenshots and a real description. We skip adult and AI-generated games, then score the rest out of 100 and only publish games scoring 60 or more.
Are the games free to play?
Many are free, and each page shows the price listed on itch.io. You always play or buy games on their official itch.io page.
Can I play the games in my browser?
Some games run directly in the browser on itch.io and are marked as such on their pages. Others are downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux or Android.
Do you collect personal data?
No. We use no cookies and store no personal data. We only count anonymous page views, and we respect Do Not Track.
Discover New Indie Games Before Everyone Else
Thousands of games are uploaded to itch.io every week, and the best new releases are easy to miss. Fresh Indie Games keeps a short, curated list of brand-new indie games: action, puzzle, platformer, horror, RPG and more, each covered on the day it launches.
Every game page explains what the game is, how to play it and who it suits, with screenshots and answers to common questions. When you find something you like, the play button takes you straight to the official itch.io page, where you can play for free or support the developer directly.