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Some standout indie games include Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Night in the Woods, and Hollow Knight, all offering exceptional gameplay and storytelling. In the ...
Cave Story
Developed by Daisuke “Pixel” Amaya, the Metroidvania <anchor>Cave Story</anchor> is hailed as one of the most influential indie video games, a feat that is especially impressive when you consider that it was made by one person.
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