Independent Games and Fashion: A New Frontier in Digital Aesthetics and Narratives

Tatiana León-Alberca, Daniela Calva-Cabrera, Alejandra Valerio Matos and Angel Torres-Toukoumidis ()
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Tatiana León-Alberca: Universidad Nacional de Educación
Daniela Calva-Cabrera: Universidad Nacional de Loja
Alejandra Valerio Matos: Instituto Tecnológico Santo Domingo
Angel Torres-Toukoumidis: Universidad Politécnica Salesiana

A chapter in Fashion Communication in the Digital Age, 2026, pp 197-209 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This study explores the innovative intersection of independent video games and fashion, a domain that remains underexplored in academic research. By analyzing 20 independent fashion-themed games from platforms like itch.io and Game Jolt, the study investigates their typologies, narrative structures, gameplay mechanics, and digital aesthetics. The findings reveal a predominant focus on entertainment and self-expression, with most games enabling players to explore personal styles in safe, interactive environments. These games prioritize customization and creativity over traditional progression systems, providing players with a space to experiment with visual identity without societal pressures.

Keywords: Independent video games; Digital fashion; Self-expression; Narrative structures; Gameplay mechanics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-99481-4_15

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