Top 5 Indie Games from 2006 That Changed Gaming Forever

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Published on August 4, 2025 6:00:49 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_RmKi857C4

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DEFCON (2006)

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2006 was a turning point for indie games—an era before digital storefronts exploded, when creativity thrived in unexpected corners of the internet. In this video, we’re counting down the Top 5 Indie Games from 2006 that helped shape the modern indie game scene. From early sandbox hits to cult strategy titles, these groundbreaking games proved that small teams could make a huge impact.

🎮 Indie Games Featured:
0:28 The Ship Murder Party
1:31 flOw
2:59 Defcon
4:00 Dwarf Fortress
4:51 Garry's Mod

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