It's not a groundbreaking game in its genre, but it's a strong endeavor in what it sets out to do in platforming, action, and puzzles
Stray
Stray is presented through a third-person perspective, where the game cleverly blends elements of platforming and puzzle-solving sequences to progress through the story.
Tunic
Tunic is another recent and critically praised indie game that draws inspiration from a couple of revered games to create its own identity. While it's somewhat gone under the radar
Death's Door
The game follows the story of a crow working as a soul reaper for a bureaucratic-style reaping agency tasked with venturing into different doors to take the souls of the dead.
Celeste
For those that want to indulge their nostalgia for the days of 8-bit platformers, Celeste is one of the most acclaimed modern options.
Cuphead
Cuphead might be one of the most iconic modern indie games, as developer Studio MDHR put together an incredibly endearing and addictive gameplay loop and experience.
What Remains Of Edith Finch
As far as interactive and cinematic experiences go within the video game medium as an art form, What Remains of Edith Finch is a game that will likely stay with players long after its brief runtime.
Disco Elysium
Developer ZA/UM's Disco Elysium helped contribute to the resurgence of the CRPG subgenre -- on top of being one of the finest modern RPGs in general.
Hollow Knight
The world has stunning art direction to it and expresses a melancholy sense of beauty that makes it a joy to explore.
Hade
That's quite a feat for a game of this genre, as roguelike games tend to intentionally put storytelling in the back seat.