The best indie games we’re playing right now

antonblast It’s like playing Saturday morning cartoons. It’s brash and maximalist, and you’ll often feel like it doesn’t really understand what’s going on. Somehow, that chaos gels with something that actually makes sense and is sometimes calming.

antonblast It’s only just launched in 2024, but it looks like a long-lost side-scrolling platformer from the 16-bit days of the SNES or SEGA Genesis. It’s not because of the fantastic pixel art. There are some fun touches like the delightfully 90s character designs and Mode 7.