There are countless mainstream heroes that define the gaming industry. Who are the heroes that define the indie side of gaming? Check out GameZone to see who made the list.

Just like mainstream gaming has Mario, Kratos, and Master Chief, indie gaming has memorable characters of its own. Many of these stand out to indie fans as some of the best protagonists in video games. While people without a vested interest in the offbeat scene might not recognize Runman or Ikachan, these are well-known heroes to supporters of independent games. Here’s our countdown of the top five indie game heroes.

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