2025/26 Steam’s record year exposes an indie crisis

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Summary:
- The article discusses the gaming platform Steam's record-breaking year in 2022, with over 30 million concurrent users at one point.
- However, it also highlights the challenges faced by independent game developers, who are struggling to gain visibility and sales on the crowded platform.
- The article suggests that the success of large, established games is making it increasingly difficult for smaller, independent titles to stand out and find an audience.

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