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  For decades, the video game industry was dominated by large studios, massive budgets, and blockbuster franchises. While these games still shape the mainstream, a quieter revolution has been unfolding alongside them. Independent—or indie —video games have risen from the margins to become one of the most creative and influential forces in modern gaming. What began as a niche movement driven by small teams and passion projects has transformed the gaming landscape, redefining what games can be, who can make them, and how stories are told. What Are Indie Games? Indie games are typically developed by small teams or individual creators without the financial backing of major publishers. This independence gives developers greater creative freedom, allowing them to experiment with unconventional mechanics, artistic styles, and narratives that might be considered too risky for big-budget studios. Indie does not mean “small” in ambition—it means freedom of vision. How Indie Games...