Hollow Knight: Silksong

Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silksong ended its years-long wait with a launch that achieved 1.1 million Steam concurrent players — extraordinary for a $40 indie game. Its 165-boss campaign, tight Hornet protagonist controls, and expanded biome count drew near-universal critical acclaim, with IGN, Eurogamer, and Polygon awarding 10/10 scores in one of the most anticipated indie releases ever.