Games that try to simulate real-world activities (like driving vehicles or living the life of someone else) with as much realism as possible. Simulators generally require more study and orientation than arcade games, and the best simulators are also educational.
Pretty sure everything is indie on itch.io but just in case you want something extra indie.
Near infinitely replayable games that usually feature, random generation, perma-death, and brutal difficulty.
Focused on using its text, moreso than its visuals or audio, to tell the bulk of its story/plot. (Still can have great audio and visuals, though!)
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