These Are the Indie Games That You Should Be Playing Right Now

Owlboy

This is probably the most mechanically unique of all of the platformers on this list. In Owlboy, you play as an owlboy named Otis. This game is similar to Metal Slug, in the sense that you have a wide variety of weapons to choose from, but it differs in the theming and physics. This game is hard to explain, but it is absolutely worth your time. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.