Indie Game Works

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Book Details

ISBN: 978-0500029718/ 978-050088079 Publisher: Thames & Hudson/ Read-Only Memory Page Count: 256

Format: Hardcover Publication Date: UK - 13/04/2026 (April 14th 2026)

US - 12/05/2026 (May 12th 2026) Other Editions: Read-Only Memory Limited Edition

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'Indie Game Works: Inside the revolution that's transforming how we play', to give the book its full title, is a visual showcase of fifty releases from the last 15 years that have helped shape the indie game scene. it features games with distinctive art direction and thoughtful insights from their developers and art directors, highlighting the work behind their design. Written by Nathan P. Gibson and introduced with a foreword by David Braben, it offers a vivid snapshot of today’s indie game landscape.

Each game is presented with screenshots, concept art, and early sketches, alongside the details on the design and development. Games explored include Hyper Light Drifter, Tunic, GRIS, DREDGE, 1000xRESIST, Genesis Noir, Abzû, Sable, A Short Hike, and many others. The Limited Edition came from publisher Read-Only Memory, featuring an alternate cover with a slipcase.