However, the platforms saturation can make it hard to find great titles.

Try these methods I use to discover indie games worth playing on itch.io.

On the itch.io homepage, you will find the frequently used tags in thePopular Tagssection on the left.

a person using itch.io on a laptop

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But if you want to search for a particular tag, click theBrowse All Tagslink.

you might add more tags to refine your search further.

This has led me to discover fun roguelites likeCorebreakerandXenopunch.

The itch.io homepage.

These are promotional packages containing multiple games.

4Check Out Game Jams

Game jams are a fantastic way to discover hidden gems for free.

Look for past game jams to try highly rated game submissions.

Searching for the tags on itch.io.

These game jams usually have creative and innovative indie games from different genres.

Developers usually display talent in crafting unique experiences at these events.

Since these are game jams, don’t expect fully fleshed-out games with lots of content and complex features.

Adding tags to a search on itch.io.

Many enter them to learn about game development and to tackle unique challenges.

This allows you to see what games they have in their collections and those they have rated highly.

I usually switch to theFeatured Games FeedorGlobal Feedtab to see what is trending based on my interests.

The page to see past game jams on itch.io.

On the games itch.io page, scroll down past the description and clickMore Information.

Here, you might see how many users rated the game (out of five stars).

7Check Out Community Recommendations

The itch.io community has theRecommend a Game page.

The feed on itch.io showing featured games.

This is where people post games that they’ve enjoyed and why.

Keep in mind that itch.io is just one of the many platforms to find great indie games.

A game’s page on itch.io showing more information so the rating can be seen.