The Indie Highlight is a showcase of indie games I’ve loved. It’s a celebration of innovative development, personal stories, and risk-taking concepts. A place for me to wax poetic about the games that keep my gaming, from the acclaimed darlings of the scene to the hidden gems.
The article below explains a little about where indie games came from, and what defines them.
Kraino Origins
It can be difficult, when browsing through the games marketplace, to find some of the hidden gems in the plethora of choices. And whilst Kraino Origins might not have the most sparkling stand-out visual style, what it does have at its core is love.
Stardew Valley
My parsnips are ready! Don’t be (too) concerned if you hear a new Stardew Valley player excitedly exclaim this a few days into the game. This is exactly the point they’ll first become completely invested, even if they don’t realise it. And the moment when you should accept you’re likely to lose them for hours - nay days - at a time.
Eternal Hope
Much like a writer ready to use a clichéd opening, hope, too, springs eternal. This brings us, on a rather tortured literary journey, to Eternal Hope, a game centred entirely around a tortured journey.
Ocean’s Heart
Do you remember when games didn't tell you exactly where to go, and you had to rely on exploration, memory, and experimentation to make your way through? Ocean's Heart remembers.
What is indie?
“What is an indie game?” is a very difficult question to answer. There are a wide variety of opinions on the subject, some of which date back to the very early uptake of the personal computer.