Sure, the gaming event is a showcase for triple-A blockbusters, but a surprising number of small, thoughtful gems piqued our interest.

Games like Sable can't match the scale of a blockbuster, but their wonder, creativity, and joy persist.Shedworks
E3 is widely considered a conference for big games, and understandably so; the largest publishers in the industry dominate the event, debuting trailers and news for the most expensive and expansive videogames they could possibly produce. But it's not impossible to find compelling independent games at the show, either: here are our picks for five that you'll want to keep your eyes on in the months to come.
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