Our pick: Top indie games of 2011

Every game used to be an independent game, a title free from the clutches of management which could branch out and explore untapped genres.

Creative freedom is now all but reigned in, with giants like EA, Microsoft and Ubisoft raking in as much cash as film studios. This is what makes the current crop of independent games so important, as they present us with a pure snapshot of gaming, injecting their inimitable spirit into our veins. The list below comprises our best picks of 2011 and is made up from released and unreleased games:

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