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Are indie pixel-art games lazy nostalgia bait, or the purest form of gaming art left?
As 2026 sees a surge in indie pixel-art releases, the debate intensifies: are these games leaning on cheap nostalgia or pushing artistic boundaries with limited resources? Cast your vote and share your take on what drives the indie pixel-art movement.
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