Video: Why aren't there more sequels to indie games?

Sequels to popular games are a hallmark of bid-budget game development, so why don't we see more sequels to successful indie games?

As part of the Indie Soapbox at GDC 2015, independent designer Sarah Northway gave her own answer to that question by talking about the launch of her most recent game, Rebuild 3 , and the effect working on multiple games in a single franchise has had on her psyche -- and her wallet.

Northway's talk was brief, thoughtful, and offered valuable perspective on the challenges of striking a balance between working on new games and developing sequels to your proven successes.

If you missed it in person, you can now watch it for free over on the official GDC YouTube channel.

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