Groups comparison
Art game (Art house game) - 1977 to 2019
Created for the sake of the art, or whose structure is intended to produce some kind of reaction in its audience.
Indie (Independent game development) - 1983 to 2024
Developed without financial backing from large companies or non-private investors. Shares similar design philosophies as art games, but on gameplay rather than artistic value. Often self-published as well.
IGF finalist nominee - 1999 to 2015
Created for the sake of the art, or whose structure is intended to produce some kind of reaction in its audience.
Indie (Independent game development) - 1983 to 2024
Developed without financial backing from large companies or non-private investors. Shares similar design philosophies as art games, but on gameplay rather than artistic value. Often self-published as well.
IGF finalist nominee - 1999 to 2015
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indie
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