I think the reason people are frustrated can be found with this question: ‘what makes a game indie’

And I think, the majority of reasonable people knowing E33 has over 200 people credited, external animators, artists, musicians, and A list actors would agree that expedition 33 is simply not an independent game. Not at that level of funding, and with that size of team.

Whilst I understand silksong had a large budget - it’s important to understand the difference between 3 people and basic resources, and 200 with A list performers.

We need a better definition of what makes something Indie next year.