The 5 most innovative games of the 2015 Independent Games Festival

Even with the increase in visibility that crowdfunding and adoption by major console makers has brought to independent games in recent years, it’s still this industry’s Wild West, and the best place to go to find the most unique and creative releases.

This ideal climate has independent games flourishing, creating a hotbed for innovation. The list of nominees for the 17th Annual Independent Games Festival, announced yesterday, makes for one of the most exciting and varied roundup of indie games yet.