6. Don’t Starve
Units Sold: 3.5 million
Metacritic Score: 79
Don’t Starve is a survival video game with one goal, to not starve. The game features roguelike elements meaning that once you die you have to repeat the game all over again. The goal of the players is to survive the longest possible, gathering materials, crafting items, and hopefully surviving the harsh elements. Creatures also lurk in the area, adding to the game’s theme. Don’t Starve is one of the indie games with the highest number of units sold making it deserving of a spot at the 11 most successful indie games of all time.
