For any number of reasons, big developers and publishers move on from franchises, even when fans aren’t satisfied, or a story isn’t finished. Even if a series is alive and well, sometimes gamers want a little bit more of that same experience to fill in the gap between releases. Luckily, the recent spring of the indie scene has generated enough titles to satisfy both camps. While many miss the mark, some indie devs have been able to emulate, or even surpass some terrific games successfully. Here are the 10 indie games that best matched their source material.
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