Indie games with smaller, denser maps offer a faster pace & unique experiences. Kenshi, a slow-burning RPG, rewards player agency with an expansive and dangerous map. Outer Wilds presents diverse, ...

The open-world genre evolved from RPGs, allowing seamless transitions between towns and dungeons. Indie games like Twilight Monk and Clair Obscur offer unique world map experiences. Games like Bravely ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...