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indie game

[ˈɪndi ɡeɪm]
nounpl: indie games
jogo independente
1. A video game created by an independent developer or small studio, typically with limited budget and resources, often without support from major publishers
Hollow Knight is a popular indie game that gained critical acclaim despite its small development team.
Hollow Knight é um popular jogo independente que ganhou aclamação crítica apesar de sua pequena equipe de desenvolvimento.
2. A game characterized by creative innovation, experimental gameplay, and artistic vision rather than commercial appeal
Many indie games push the boundaries of traditional game design.
Muitos jogos independentes ultrapassam os limites do design tradicional de jogos.
Synonyms
independent gameindie titlealternative game
Antonyms
AAA gameblockbuster gamemainstream game

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogo independente
Most common term used across Brazil
São Paulo
jogo indie
Anglicism commonly used in tech-savvy communities
Portugal
jogo independente
Preferred formal translation in Portugal

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