Why Indie Games Really Are Cool

Just because it’s indie doesn’t mean it’s for hipsters.

In case you’ve been out of the loop, indie, or independent games, have been on the rise recently. The amount of crowdfunding for games has become insane, and these games have become super popular, super fast.

Why though?

Well, for one thing, indie games provide something new and different to the gaming scene. Games like Shovel Knight and Undertale are highly successful games made by independent developers that change the mechanic. Shovel Knight might be like a retro platformer, but using a character that uses a shovel as his weapon of choice is certainly different. And Undertale, during its crowdfunding campaign, was advertised as an RPG where you don’t have to kill anyone to progress through the game, which certainly has never really been done before in gaming history. This is definitely something, but what else makes them so different?

For another thing, they’re generally cheaper than most other games on the market. When I bought Undertale, the game was only $10 on the Steamstore. Depending on the system for which the game is sold, the prices of indie games can be anywhere from free to $30, but it is generally very rare to see a title be the same amount as a AAA game ($50, $60). These cheaper prices make it easier for gamers to buy and get access to these unique games.

    

Indie games are inexpensive, highly inventive games that allow people to enjoy something new without destroying their bank accounts. Buying these titles helps support people who have made full story video games either by themselves or with a very small team of people. I believe having indie games strengthens the community as a whole, and gives us something fun at the same time. 


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