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Explore creator-published indie games on itch.io, with browser-playable projects and downloads. Check each project for platforms, pricing and controls.
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EXPLORE A DIFFERENT CORNER
Indie Games
Independent creators and a different kind of adventure.
Read the project page before choosing a build
A game-jam prototype, a demo and a full release can offer very different amounts of play. Read the creator’s description and update notes before choosing. A browser build is a useful way to try an idea, but do not assume it includes everything in the downloadable edition.
Inspect the files, minimum price and supported operating systems for the individual project. Check whether a free demo is separate from a paid release. If installation is required, follow the creator’s instructions rather than assuming every file on a project page is intended for your device.
Look for a project that matches your curiosity
Independent games are a useful place to look for unusual mechanics, smaller experiments and distinctive creative approaches. Start with a genre or an idea you want to explore, then read the creator page for what the project actually offers.
itch.io lets independent creators publish their own project pages and set prices. Its catalogue includes free and paid content, so independent does not automatically mean free. Check the listed price or minimum contribution before downloading.
Distinguish a browser build, a demo and a full release
Some creator pages offer a playable browser build; others provide downloadable files. Before choosing, check the supported operating system, controls and installation instructions. A browser edition and a downloadable edition may not offer the same experience.
Read the project description and update notes to see whether you are looking at a prototype, a demo or a fuller release. Choose a small experiment when discovery is the goal, and look for clear scope and requirements when you want a longer game. Our browser games and PC games categories offer alternative starting points.
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Game Jolt
A creator community with independent game projects and conversations around their development. It suits players who want to follow a project as well as try its current release.
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IndieDB
A directory of independent projects with development updates, media and release information. Useful for following how a game is being built instead of relying only on storefront promotion.
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TIGSource
An independent-game community and editorial archive for discovering small projects and the people making them. It provides a different route into indie games from a storefront’s bestseller list.
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Ludum Dare
A game-jam event site connecting players with games made under shared creative constraints. It is useful for exploring prototypes and seeing several interpretations of the same theme.
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