12 Must-Play PC Indie Games Pushing Creative Boundaries This Year

11. Chants of Sennaar (Rundisc, September 2023)

Ever wondered what it would be like to decode a lost civilization’s secrets? Enter Chants of Sennaar, a gorgeous puzzle-adventure about language, understanding, and discovery. Developed by Rundisc, the game’s standout mechanic is literal: you learn and decipher languages by piecing together clues scattered through a multi-layered tower-world. The process is nonlinear and deeply satisfying, appealing to polyglots and lore junkies alike. Artful design and beautiful worldbuilding make every breakthrough feel earned, not handed out. Hailed as “2024’s most original puzzle game,” it’s the sort of experience that sticks in your mind long after the credits roll. Ready to break the tower’s silence?