Indie Game Ranker
Rank your favorite indie games head-to-head
Hollow Knight vs Hades? Stardew Valley vs Balatro? Settle your personal indie game hierarchy in fast 1v1 picks powered by Elo.
Celebrate your indie favorites
Elo algorithm
Indie libraries grow fast. Pairwise 1v1 duels surface the hidden gems you truly loved most without manual spreadsheet sorting.
Make your pick
Which game do you like more?
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Growing public data
Based on picks from 13 players
The ranking will become more representative as more people compare games they know.
Add 10 picksHead-to-Head Indie Duels
Pit roguelikes, metroidvanias, cozy sims, and narrative indies against each other.
Automatic S–D Tier Board
Turn your pairwise Elo ratings into a visual indie tier list and Top 10 card.
Discover Underrated Gems
See which indie game you rank much higher than the global community consensus.
How to rank your indie games
Pick indie games you've played
Start in the live indie matchup below, use Quick Start, or import your Steam library.
Choose the winner in each pair
Tap the indie game that left the stronger impression on you.
Share your indie Top 10
Download your PNG tier card or share a public link with your taste profile.
Top indie games ranked by player head-to-head picks
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Build your personal top list
Find your real favorite games in 60 seconds
Skip 1–10 review scores. Pick between two games at a time and let the Elo algorithm build a shareable personal ranking or tier list.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Indie Game Ranking
How pairwise Elo compares indie games across styles and genres.
How can I compare very different indie games like Stardew Valley and Hades?
Instead of comparing mechanics on paper, pairwise ranking asks a simple human question: which game meant more to you or which would you rather recommend? That gut choice creates an authentic personal Top 10.
Can I import my indie games from Steam?
Yes. Connect your public Steam profile to pull your played indie games automatically.
What if a niche indie game is missing?
You can search and add any indie title to your library in seconds.