• CileTheSane@lemmy.ca
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    6 months ago

    I’ve purchased a fair number of early access games from indie developers.

    For me the benefit is that it’s often cheaper during EA, so I get it at a discount, and it already feels like a complete game worth the price I’m paying. I know they are actively working on adding more to it, and having more things added to the game for me to explore extends its lifespan for me. So I get more enjoyment out of it than I would waiting for 1.0, at a cheaper price.

    For small developers it gives them the funds to continue development, and feedback that helps with game balance.