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Indies and non-sequels have exploded in the last year, and it's not all friendslop
"Indie studios produced 20 of the 21 extra breakout launches in the 2026 cohort," reads one industry analysis. You'll never play every game.
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Indie studios accounted for 20 of the 21 extra breakout launches in the 2026 cohort, according to an industry analysis. Most games released on Steam receive very few reviews, with more than half of the 19,000 titles that appeared last year having fewer than ten user reviews. Despite this, indie and non‑sequel titles are still gaining attention. In 2026, all‑original indie games have been making waves, indicating that smaller releases are not destined to fade unnoticed.
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