
Indie Game of the Month Awards September 2021
Indies of Choice DX

Written by A.J. Maciejewski for Indie GOTM Awards on 🏅
With so many wonderful indies released in September, catch up on the very best with our awards in 12 distinct categories. Have fun!
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Aragami 2 Action Game of the Month
Aragami 2 may be a stealth game but it's also full of action as you carefully sneak around while dispatching enemy after enemy. This arcade-style approach makes for a ton of fun so if you want fast-paced stealth then this is one game that you need to check out. v1d30chumz 35-172-230-154
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Centipede: Recharged Co-op Game of the Month
As a reimagining of Atari's classic arcade game, Centipede: Recharged offers oodles of fun via its arcade mode and supplementary missions. Although it's entertaining to play by yourself, getting a friend to tag along makes the gameplay really shine, especially because you have the ability to revive each other. So, if you have a friend who enjoys arcade static shooters as much as you do then you'll have a blast shooting all sorts of bugs and mushrooms in Centipede: Recharged. I hope to see you on the online leaderboards!
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Bonfire Peaks Puzzle Game of the Month
Practical puzzle games where you have to think outside of the box aren't everyone's cup of tea but I love them and Bonfire Peaks is one of the best. Plus, its eye-popping visuals and odd premise of burning all your stuff make its enjoyable campaign even more fun.
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Lake Casual Game of the Month
Sometimes, all you want to do is relax as you experience a cozy story and for that, I can't recommend Lake enough. The branching plot where you form relationships with a variety of townspeople makes it a lovely game to watch unfold. Then, you can play it all again.
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Lost in Random Genre-blender of the Month
Innovative genre-blenders are hard to come by but Lost in Random does a lot to stand out. From its action RPG gameplay to its card-based combat and real-time strategy board game arenas, there are a lot of elements to this indie gem and it all works together great.
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SkateBIRD Sports Game of the Month
I might be one of a few gamers who thoroughly enjoyed SkateBIRD but I stand by that as it's one unique skateboarding game. After adapting to its slightly unconventional gameplay, I had a ton of fun mastering its many missions and it's super-cute and funny to boot!
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Spelunky Roguelike of the Month
It feels like Spelunky released forever ago but it only just received a Switch port and it has held up even better than you'd assume it would. Figuring out its many traps and enemies is still a great deal of fun so if you enjoy challenging 2D action then it's a must-play.
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Weapon of Choice DX Twin-stick Shooter of the Month
Weapon of Choice DX is a mind-blowing game with its psychedelic visuals, rocking soundtrack, and action-intense gameplay. In fact, it makes for such a great time that I couldn't put it down until I completed every single path through its story campaign.
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Espgaluda II Shoot 'em Up of the Month
As another long-lost treasure that finally got a Switch port, Espgaluda II is a phenomenal shoot 'em up that genre veterans will absolutely love, especially considering just how intricately its many systems work together to make for one exhilarating arcade experience.
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Flynn: Son of Crimson Retro-Inspired Game of the Month
I can't say enough good things about Flynn: Son of Crimson. It's the sort of game that came out of nowhere and knocked my socks off. I was specifically blown away by its variety of gameplay elements that add up to one jam-packed 2D action game; a true indie gem!
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Traffic Jams VR Game of the Month
There are many unique formulas made just for VR yet I've never played anything quite like Traffic Jams. Having to simply point at folks then raise your hand to make them stop or wave them through sounds simple yet it's one frantic game that's full of hilarity.
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Aeon Drive Indie Game of the Month
Last but not least, the overall best indie game from September 2021 is Aeon Drive. I love intricately-designed 2D stages and this indie has you try to find the most efficient way through them so you can climb the leaderboards and be the fastest player in the world. As if that's not awesome enough, you have some incredible abilities like a dagger that you can warp to and there are oodles of collectibles, too!
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