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

In: Fashion Communication in the Digital Age

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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)

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.

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  • Tatiana León-Alberca & Daniela Calva-Cabrera & Alejandra Valerio Matos & Angel Torres-Toukoumidis, 2026. "Independent Games and Fashion: A New Frontier in Digital Aesthetics and Narratives," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Paula von Wachenfeldt & Lorenzo Cantoni & Nadzeya Sabatini & Teresa Sádaba (ed.), Fashion Communication in the Digital Age, pages 197-209, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-031-99481-4_15
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-99481-4_15
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