I feel like this isn't exclusive to indie games.
Empoisoned games: Forespoken, Bloodborne, Metal Gear Rising Revengance
Swumbles Big Jumble games: Assassin's Creed (plus subtitle), John Madden Football (and other similarly titled sports games), any legend of zelda game.
I like rice but kind of like how I like bread. It's carbs that you put with other stuff give it more substance. On its own it can be OK (since its carbs) but pretty bland.