Why has the independent video game industry grown so significantly?

It’s like having a toy box that keeps getting bigger because more kids are making their own toys and sharing them with everyone.

Independent video games are like those handmade toys, made by people who aren’t working for big companies. They used to be rare, but now there are so many of them, it’s like every kid has a toy box full of cool new inventions.

Once, making a game was like building a giant robot from scratch, you needed lots of parts and help from experts. But now, with tools like special software that lets you draw and program easily, anyone can make a game on their computer or phone, just like how kids use crayons to color.

Also, people can share their games online, like putting up posters in the school hallway so everyone can see. This means independent creators can reach lots of friends and even strangers, it’s like having a worldwide toy fair where you get to show off your handmade toys!