Top Five Indie Devs on the Rise

ontherise
Apr
28
2011

As more independent developers form, more indie games are managing to captivate gamers’ attention and imagination. Easily the source of some of the most unique concepts in the industry, the indie gaming scene has grown exponentially over the years, and it seems that trend will continue. Indie developers such as Team Meat and Gaijin Games have established themselves as reputable and successful companies with their respective releases, cultivating a massive fan base and earning a generous amount of revenue. Other indie companies are out there, and many of them might not be as popular as the aforementioned Team Meat and Gaijin, but they show plenty of promise. Here are the top five indie devs on the rise that gamers should watch out for.

5. Streetlight Studios

Though the folks over at Streetlight Studios will argue that they’re not a real studio but rather a group of three friends who want to make games during their spare time, there’s no denying their potential. Convergence, the trio’s first game, plays much like an accelerated life sim. Players progress through infancy, adulthood, and old age, making decisions during the first two chapters of life and seeing how those choices shape their final years. It’s a great concept that’s executed superbly. Because Convergence is such a short game, players are encouraged to play through it multiple times, making different decisions to see how these changes ultimately affect their in-game character’s future. If Streetlight Studios expands on …
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