When jumping over obstacles is one of the main actions, challenges, or mechanics of the game.
Games that try to simulate real-world activities (like driving vehicles or living the life of someone else) with as much realism as possible. Simulators generally require more study and orientation than arcade games, and the best simulators are also educational.
Pretty sure everything is indie on itch.io but just in case you want something extra indie.
A perspective where the camera is placed directly above the player. Common in 2D games, but can also be used in 3D games.
Projects tagged with the following aliases will automatically show up on this page:
topdown
Explore HTML5 Platformer games tagged Simulation, Indie and Top-Down on itch.io · Upload your HTML5 games to itch.io to have them show up here.
Subscribe for game recommendations, clips, and more