This is a list of developers of indie games, which includes video game developers who are not owned by nor do they receive significant financial backing from a video game publisher.
Independent developers, which can be single individuals, small groups, or large organizations, retain operational control over their organizations and processes.
Some self-publish their own games while others work with publishers.
There are thousands of independent game development studios which either self-publish their titles, or enter into licensing or co-development agreements with publishers.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive with respect to developers or their games, and includes only notable developers and their most notable game examples.