So, as I've explained before, I'm new to the iPhone, and don't really know much of what is "big name" and what is indy. I'd like to be able to check out some of the good indy games. Old or new doesn't matter, just good. any recommendations? (ps, price isn't a factor here, so i'd rather just know the good games rather than the good value for the money games. Thanks
That's a lot of games. You probably would do best by either defining what kinds of games you like a bit more narrowly (there are indie games in every category), or by checking out Apple's own Best of 2009 list, which includes a fair amount of indie games.
Why would it? It's still a a heck of a lot of games -- in fact, I would venture to say it's the majority of games in the App Store.
Spider Wheeler's treasure, Samurai-way of the warrior Bloody x-mas. Sway There's my own short biased list..
Basically, most games that aren't published by gameloft, namco, or konami are indie games. Not sure whether ngmoco would be considered indie or not.
C'mon! I was just explaining him wht an Indy is! I NEVER denied tht it is NOT a large amount of games... Did I ?
Didn't realize that people were unclear on what an indie game is. If they were, then, yes, your post was helpful. (By the way, when I read Indy I can only think of Indiana Jones -- that's why I spell it "indie.")
I've always seen it spelled 'indie'. There are quite a few indie developers on this board. I hate to make a list, because I know I'll forget a lot of people. Maybe they will come in and promote their own game. Charmed Tap-Fu Flickitty Doodle Defender, Swingaling, Finger Sling Cheese Collect 9000 BC Pentanimals Super Juicy Most of those have free versions and many have been featured.
We're indie developers too. Or bedroom coders as they used to be called. To be honest, it's been a bit of a shock seeing how much of a marketing budget the big publishers are throwing at their apps. Hard to compete. Bombardiers Guild
Personally I prefer indie apps to big company apps. The big companies use brand name and shitty ports to get money. Indie devs have to think on their feet and come up with some brilliantly original idea to sell their game.
they have a publisher, chillingo so they dont count and i like mikamobile. i love both of their apps to bits!
A few of my favourites: PathPix Lunarcy Defender Chronicles iDropDead iBlast Moki 33rd Division Jet Car Stunts Lion Pride Ramp Champ Real Racing Squareball Ynth Edge (f*** off Tim) I Dig It Expeditions Anything by Illusion Labs, TouchGrind, Sway, Labyrinth 1 & 2 One of the easiest ways to spot an indie dev (but by no means the best method) is to take a look at which ones have the time to stop by the forums and chat with us.
