Nowadays, indie games are a crucial part of a platform's lineup. The Nintendo Switch's large showcase of indie titles is one of the most prominent examples today. And with the extra exposure, indie games like Nomada Studios' hit platformer Gris have been able to thrive. For example, the grief-focused indie game sold over a million copies.

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In a recent Tweet, Nomada Studios excitedly announced that Gris  had sold a million copies. The developer thanked its staff, loved ones and Devolver Digital, the game's publisher. Finally, Nomada thanked everyone who had played Gris  and made its success possible. Many of these fans responded by thanking the developer for creating "a masterpiece" and "a beautiful piece of art."

Fans who were touched by Gris' gripping story will no doubt be on the lookout for more games from Nomada Studios in the future. With COVID-19 still impacting normal life, it's good to know that haunting and comforting titles like Gris are available to both newcomers and longtime fans in this time of need.

Gris  is out now for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PC, Mac, iOS and Android.

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