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# Indie

Indie game developers are facing challenges with Steam bans, while news highlights the creative spirit of indie games and films. Social media buzzes with discussions on AI in game development and the unique charm of indie content.

### About Indie
Content created and distributed independently from major commercial entities, often characterized by unique artistic vision and smaller production scales.  

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:indie/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/indie/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
X Month: XXXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XXXX%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +37%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXX on 2025-11-01  
1-Year Low: XXXXX on 2025-12-05  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: XXXXXX
Reddit: XXXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXXXXX
X: XXXXXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXXXXXX

  
  
### Mentions: XXXXX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:indie/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/indie/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Month: XXXXXX +119%  
X Months: XXXXXXX +161%  
X Year: XXXXXXX +52%  
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-10-31  
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-12-07  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: XXX
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXX
X: XXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXX

  
  
### Creators: XXXXX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:indie/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/indie/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Indie in the last XX hours which is down XXXX% from XXXXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Month: XXXXXX +24%  
X Months: XXXXXXX +145%  
X Year: XXXXXXX +63%  
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-10-31  
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-12-07  

The most influential creators that mention Indie in the last XX hours

| Creator                                                              | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                              | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@urdebut](/creator/youtube/urdebut)                                 | X    | XXXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@indiemusiclabelofficial](/creator/youtube/indiemusiclabelofficial) | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@asalkolaar416](/creator/youtube/asalkolaar416)                     | X    | XXXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@jeremy_bentham](/creator/youtube/jeremy_bentham)                   | X    | XXXXXX     | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@pelonesconshampoo0](/creator/tiktok/pelonesconshampoo0)            | X    | XXXXXXXXX  | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@the_indie_dog_sheru](/creator/youtube/the_indie_dog_sheru)         | X    | XXXXXXX    | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@kingwoolzgames](/creator/youtube/kingwoolzgames)                   | X    | XXXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@indieindiamusic](/creator/youtube/indieindiamusic)                 | X    | XXXXXXX    | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@thinkmusicofficial](/creator/youtube/thinkmusicofficial)           | X    | XXXXXXXXXX | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@playlistsubs](/creator/youtube/playlistsubs)                       | XX   | XXXXXXX    | XX    | XXXXXXX     |

[View More](/list/creators/indie/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:indie/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/indie/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Week: XX% -X%  
X Month: XX% no change  
X Months: XX% +5%  
X Year: XX% +2%  
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-03-05  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-02-05  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Indie Games: (40%) Discussions and promotions of independent video games, often highlighting unique gameplay, art styles, and narratives.
- Indie Music: (30%) Sharing and discovery of music from independent artists and bands across various genres.
- Indie Films: (20%) Conversations and recommendations related to independent cinema, including short films and features.
  
Most Critical Themes:
  

### Top Indie News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

*Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*  

"Kristen Stewart Says Current State Of Filmmaking Is 'Capitalist Hell'"  
[News Link](https://deadline.com/2025/12/kristen-stewart-filmmaking-hollywood-capitalist-hell-1236641276/) [@DEADLINE](/creator/x/DEADLINE) 2025-12-07T23:15Z 228.6M followers, 41.9K engagements


"Indie Film Box Office: Lucy Liu's Double Bill In Very Different 'Rosemead' 'Kill Bill'"  
[News Link](https://deadline.com/2025/12/indie-film-box-office-lucy-liu-rosemead-kill-bill-rerelese-1236640817/) [@DEADLINE](/creator/x/DEADLINE) 2025-12-07T21:26Z 1.1M followers, XX engagements


"Sean Baker: Filmmakers Need to Put 'Foot Down' to NetflixWarners Deal"  
[News Link](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sean-baker-netflix-warner-bros-deal-theatrical-windows-1236444290/) [@THR](/creator/x/THR) 2025-12-07T20:05Z 3.3M followers, 18.3K engagements



### Top Indie Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

*Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*

"I talked to Apple about why my Search Ads were burning money heres what I learned as a small indie dev"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pi9rma) [@thenerd_be](/creator/reddit/thenerd_be) 2025-12-09T15:08Z X followers, 1145 engagements


"With our Indie Season closing off I think its time for an awarding ceremony: Welcome to the Death Battle Awards for Season 24-25"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pi90t7) [@zer0esnil](/creator/reddit/zer0esnil) 2025-12-09T14:38Z X followers, XXX engagements


"Hollow Knight is out and gets second crowning Outer wilds as the victor Here are the Final results for the Indie game list (DAY 63)"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1pi86h8) [@AnglerFather_](/creator/reddit/AnglerFather_) 2025-12-09T14:06Z X followers, 3515 engagements


"Poppy Playtime Chapter X - Teaser #poppyplaytime #poppyplaytime5"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K-dfjE1P19w) [@eddieplaytimeshorts](/creator/youtube/eddieplaytimeshorts) 2025-12-09T13:59Z 1.2M followers, 256.1K engagements