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Mini compendium of indie games

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As game fans, we can choose from both big AAA productions and less known (but not always) indie productions. A few words about indie games. Indie , which is short for independent , means independent of the creator – financially, conceptually, or in terms of time. What are indie games and why are they popular?

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GameDev.tv Community’s Top 10 Games in 2023

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The game's focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and character interactions has garnered widespread acclaim. Building on the success of its predecessor, this sequel offers an expansive open world, enhanced web-slinging mechanics, and a gripping storyline. Sea of Stars 6.

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The top 22 mobile games of 2022

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We don’t see this often enough in casual simulation games, but there is a lovely open-world feel to this game. Originally launched back in 2019, Dicey Dungeons was an immediate hit indie game. Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales by Next Games. Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales wasn’t initially created for the Netflix Platform.

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How to Create Video Game Atmosphere

Game Designing

Both are open-world action-adventure games with fantasy elements and similar mechanics. It’s also important to consider that the bar for video games is being set ever higher, even for indies. Is your world stormy and moody, or bright and sunny? The best way to understand the atmosphere may be through an example.

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