What’s the average cost of a new video game in 2025?

The average cost of a new video game as of June 2025 is $75, which includes a full release version, in-game purchasing, platform subscription fees, etc.

On the other hand, Indie games (Independent video games) are made by independent studios and individuals are much cheaper as they usually do not outsource game developers or game publishers. This brings down the price significantly. They can be bought for as low as 10-20 USD.

Here is the list of the best 50 indie games:

  1. Terraria 2011
  2. Inscryption 2021
  3. Katana Zero 2019
  4. Hades 2020
  5. Celeste 2018
  6. Stardew Valley 2016
  7. ANIMAL WELL 2024
  8. Undertale 2015
  9. Return of the Obra Dinn 2018
  10. Outer Wilds 2019
  11. Gris 2018
  12. The Witness 2016
  13. Papers, Please 2013
  14. The Case of the Golden Idol 2022
  15. Crypt of the Necro
    Dancer Dead Cells 2017
  16. Hollow Knight 2017
  17. Fez 2012
  18. Superbrothers:
    Sword & Sworcery EP 2011
  19. To the Moon 2011
  20. Gorogoa 2017
  21. Wandering Sword 2023
  22. Disco Elysium 2019
  23. Deltarune
  24. Skullgirls 2nd Encore 2012
  25. Rain World 2017
  1. Lethal League Blaze 2018
  2. Pseudoregalia 2023
  3. 1000xRESIST 2024
  4. Desecrators 2015
  5. Spiritfarer 2020
  6. Tunic 2022
  7. Hollow Knight: Silksong 2025
  8. Hotline Miami 2012
  9. Subnautica 2014
  10. What Remains of Edith Finch 2017
  11. Her Story 2015
  12. Lisa: The Painful 2014
  13. Furi 2016
  14. SteamWorld Dig 2 2017
  15. The Artful Escape
  16. Minit 2018
  17. The Forgotten City 2021
  18. Chained Echoes 2022
  19. The Rise of the Golden Idol 2024
  20. Citizen Sleeper 2022
  21. Vampire Survivors 2021
  22. The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe 2022
  23. Ikaruga 2001
  24. Pacific Drive 2024
  25. The Pale Beyond 2023