PC gaming isn't dead. With major PC games delayed and released with their console counterparts, like BioWare's Dragon Age: Origins, gamers can easily turn to independently made games that deliver a big bang for their buck. These indies are filling digital distributors, such as Steam and Xbox Live, in recent years, thanks to award events like the Independent Games Festival, which elevate tiny developers with no financial backing from mainstream publishers.
The San Francisco Chronicle takes a look at three indie games worth your time.