
Though we all enjoy mainstream titles, there's something about indie games that stands out. Here are some thoughts on why they're sometimes better.

Craftlings seems to walk the road that leads people into the walled garden of management sims. It's deviations from the formula are two-fold: one to make it more approachable with more bite-sized goals, and the other to add a layer of difficulty these games don't usually have.

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The casual games tag doesn't fit. The mainstream AAA games are usually the ones which appeal to casuals the most.
Because most of indies are not buggy or bland empty like most of AAA
Its the focus on gameplay/game mechanics instead of graphics/presentation.
Compare modern day Warframe to Destiny 2. Now look at how ome of the is F2P with a model that actually allows you to enjoy everything the game has to offer without paying a dime and the other is a full retail game with micro transactions.
I believe that is all that needs to be said on the matter...
The Firewatch image makes the article title seem laughable.