More than ever, indie developers have risen to such heights in the modern gaming space that the industry is seeing an increasing number of some of the most ambitious and creative projects. Free from the limitations that often come with traditional publishing pipelines, these developers can experiment with unconventional gameplay mechanics, much deeper, thought-provoking narratives, and extreme themes that an external publisher might wince at. This is largely the story behind the development of Vertpaint’s upcoming horror gameRitual Tides, which has allowed it to take bold risks it might not have been able to otherwise.
