Indie Video Games

In an article about ConcernedApe, a drawing of Stardew Valley's game screen is shown.

Stardew Valley and ConcernedApe Have Blazed a Trail for Small-Time Indie Developers Everywhere

The popular developer proves that solo development success is possible with his video game based on Harvest Moon.…

June 5, 2022

illustration of friday night funkin' featuring three of its characters pictured on a screen with arrows and a speaker

Bust a Move on Your Keyboard in Friday Night Funkin’

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

The only thing greater than the game's premise of a boyfriend rap-battling foes to reach his girlfriend is the supportive and creative fandom it has cultivated.…

May 17, 2021

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7 Indie World Nintendo Games To Play This Summer

Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College

These games by independent developers are not only fun to play, but also reflect the passion and talent of individual creators.…

May 5, 2021

Indie Games rekindle humanity's interest in Outer space

3 Indie Games Revitalizing Humanity’s Interest in Outer Space

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Celebrate the SpaceX launch by exploring the vastness of the cosmos from the comfort of your own home.…

June 25, 2020

Paralives Could Displace The Sims as the New King of Simulation Games

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Will this new indie video game surpass the popularity of the long-running EA franchise?…

June 4, 2020

5 Indie Games on Steam That You Should Play Right Now

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The best part? These little known video games won't cost you much to play. Some of them are even free.…

March 25, 2020

‘Baldi’s Basics’ Brings Nostalgia for Millennial Gamers

Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

The indie video game parody is based on educational games from the 1980s and 1990s.…

June 15, 2018

7 Indie Video Game Releases to Watch for in 2017

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

If you’re looking for something different between blockbusters, here are seven worthwhile indie titles coming out this year.…

January 10, 2017

The 5 Best Indie Video Games of 2016

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Releasing a handful of stunning games from independent studios was at least one thing 2016 got right.…

January 8, 2017

Understanding “Undertale” and the Indie Game Genre

Natalie Hays, Texas State UniversityandGuest Contributor

Look-wise, the game has an old-school feel similar to Super Mario Bros and Legend of Zelda. …

January 7, 2016

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