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What are some of your favorite content creators that highlight small indie games? Can be big or small, I'm just looking to find some lesser known games for a change.

Edit: I'm checking all of these out, thanks everyone!

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[–] arrowmax@feddit.de 10 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

If you enjoy watching a maniac break indie games, I can recommend Let's Game It Out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCto7D1L-MiRoOziCXK9uT5Q

The titles may look like click bait, but they are in fact not. The amount of time and work put into a casual "let's break this small survival indie game" video is ridiculous.

They focus on abusing game mechanics and explore the limits on game loops and player guidance in games. Mostly survival, simulation and management games, and not all content is indie. All with a good dose of absurdity.

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[–] Paradachshund@lemmy.today 2 points 11 months ago

That sounds like it could be fun!