Three (indie) reasons to use Steam

Steam has transformed the industry. As the most comprehensive games digital distribution platform available, they’ve created a space for indie developers to flourish.

Recent years have seen some fantastic indie titles get the exposure they deserve, simply thanks to Valve and Steam. Here are three games that best portray the value of the mighty indie and give good reason for why big studio titles aren’t the only way forward.

Gemini Rue (Available through Steam or on the official site)
Gemini Rue came out officially in February 2011. After being launched at the 2010 Independent Games Festival it picked up a publisher and it’s been a rags to gaming riches tale since then. Developed almost entirely by one man — Joshua Nuernberger — the game is a throwback to Sierra and Lucasarts adventure games from the 90’s. If Blade Runner and Beneath a Steel Sky had a love child, it would be Gemini Rue.