Originally created by a single developer, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, Stardew Valley is a farming simulation RPG that has sold over 20 million copies. You can fish, mine, fight monsters, marry a villager, and restore a community center—all within half a gigabyte. It is the ultimate example of efficient coding and pixel-art charm.
Minimalist Puzzle Platformer Why it fits: You play as rectangles. Literally, quadrilaterals. But the narration by Danny Wallace gives these blocks more personality than most AAA protagonists. It is a story about friendship and jumping. Because there are no textures, just colored blocks, it is shockingly small. ps4 games under 1gb
Vertical Roguelike / Platformer Developer: Moppin Originally created by a single developer