A byproduct of this commitment to making something original is the resulting ability to blend genres and build gameplay mechanics that push the player to be creative and explore.
It’s time to celebrate gaming's unsung heroes – the indie gems that have illuminated the Xbox landscape in 2023 and proved that big adventures can come in small packages.
You may not know of the team at Gardens, but judging by the response to their recent round of funding, this is a name that is going to be heading right to the top of the gaming world.
A round of applause for Top Hat Studios, please. You see, they have done a very good thing in the gaming space. With their Indie Pack initiative, going forward they will semi-regularly release a group of indie titles from small developers as Indie Packs. The first of which drops today, and features three vastly different games, each of which are to be bought separately.
For those perseverant small, independent studios, or even solo creators, we commend you - some of our best gaming experiences this past year have been whilst sat down with an indie game, offering up some of the most unique systems and mechanics on Xbox.