Summary of Best Indie Games according to Reddit Comments:

Standout Titles:

Balatro:
- Won Best Debut Indie, Best Indie Game, and Best Mobile Game.
- A highly regarded indie game with a sweeping victory.
- The developer, u/Localthunk, received praise for networking and collaboration efforts.
Animal Well:
- Notable alongside Crow Country.
- Considered one of the best games of 2024.
Chained Echoes:
- Described as a JRPG masterpiece.
- Developed almost entirely by a single individual.
Sea of Stars:
- Praised for gameplay, graphics, and music.
- Some criticism of the story.
Dave the Diver:
- Although not considered a full indie game, it received high praise for its gameplay.
Cassette Beasts:
- Compared to Pokemon, Digimon, and Shin Megami Tensei.
- Appreciated for its teen-oriented gameplay with an open world and freedom.
Going Under:
- Recommended along with Another Crab's Treasure as products of Aggro Crab with amazing writing, humor, and personality.
Hollow Knight:
- Regarded as the best metroidvania and an awesome soulslike game.
Slay the Spire:
- Praised as the best deckbuilder.
Dredge:
- Described as an amazing fishing game with a touch of cosmic horror, providing a cozy and chill experience.
Death's Door:
- Recommended for those missing old Zelda-like games with challenging sequences.
- Praised as a good execution of old ideas.
Cuphead:
- Highly praised for its amazing gameplay but noted for its difficulty with some bosses taking hours to defeat.
Hades:
- Considered a standout roguelike with an immersive experience and excellent voice acting.
Inscryption:
- Grabbed attention as one of the best indie games ever made.
Tunic:
- Recommended as a brilliant action-adventure game with a unique gameplay style.
Nine Sols:
- Notable for its captivating story, beautiful art, and good combat.
- Praised as one of the best metroidvanias holistically.
Indika:
- Received a recommendation among top indie games.
Legion TD2:
- Notable for continuous updates and improvements, providing a good gaming experience.

Additional Recommendations and Mentions:

Mullet Madjack
Baldur's Gate 3
A Short Hike
A Hat in Time
Stardew Valley
Cuphead
Celeste
Undertale
Firewatch
Deep Rock Galactic
FTL Faster Than Light
Dead Cells
Outer Wilds

General Comments and Observations:

Stardew Valley:
- Highly regarded for its gameplay and relaxing playstyle.
Outer Wilds:
- Recognized as a standout game experience.
- Praised for its exploration-based open-world gameplay.
Terraria:
- Recommended alongside Stardew Valley and Celeste as a top indie game.
Devolver Digital:
- Acknowledged for producing great indie games.
In Stars and Time:
- Mentioned for offering a unique adventure with time loop mechanics.
Brilliant Single-Player Indies:
- Title suggestions include Return of the Obra Dinn, Curse of the Golden Idol, Undertale, and more across various genres.
Steamworld Games:
- Steamworld Dig/Dig 2/Heist/Heist 2 are highly recommended for quality gameplay.
Honorable Mentions:
- Numerous other indie games were recommended across genres like puzzle, adventure, strategy, and platformers.
Networking and Collaboration:
- Balatro's success highlighted the importance of networking and collaboration for indie developers.