indiegame

noun
UK /ˈɪndi ɡeɪm/
US /ˈɪndi ɡeɪm/

A game made by a small team or one person, not a big company.

My favorite indiegame was made by just two friends in their bedroom.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A video game created without a major publisher's money or control.

That indiegame became a hit without any big publisher behind it.

3. A game known for creative, unusual ideas rather than a huge budget.

This indiegame tries a strange story idea no big studio would risk.

4. A game made by hobbyists or solo creators, often shared online.

He released his first indiegame for free on a small website.