While we didn't see the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, there were plenty of other indies to get excited for, including several metroidvania-style games, a new debut project featuring Celeste 's pixel artist, and multiple titles that are available starting today.

At this point, Hollow Knight: Silksong has transcended its 'indie' label. Sure, for all intents and purposes, it still is an indie game, but it's one of the most anticipated games of the year, meaning its appearance at any indie showcase, even Nintendo's Indie World Showcase, is highly unlikely.

Hollow Knight fans have been left disappointed time and again over the past few years. Only fairly recently did we get a teaser trailer, and even though though developer Team Cherry is sticking to a 2025 release,