Movies Like Indie Game: The Movie (2012)

Indie Game: The Movie is a 2012 documentary film from James Swirsky with a MovieMagicScore of 7.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Cyborg She and General Magic.

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Cyborg She

2008

A lonely university student develops a romance with a beautiful interesting woman, who turns out to be a cyborg from the future.

7.2

MagicScore

General Magic

2019

A tale of how the great vision and epic failure of General Magic, the "greatest dead company in Silicon Valley", changed the lives of billions.

7.2

MagicScore

The Internship

2013

Two recently laid-off men in their 40s try to make it as interns at a successful Internet company where their managers are in their 20s.

6.2

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The Net

1995

Angela Bennett is a freelance computer systems analyst who tracks down software viruses. At night she hooks up to the internet and chats to others 'surfing the net'. While de-bugging a new high-tech game for a cyber friend, she comes across a top secret program and becomes the target of a mysterious organization who will stop at nothing to erase her identity and her existence, in order to protect the project.

6.0

MagicScore

Computer Chess

2013

At the American Computer Chess Convention, enthusiasts gather to pit their programs against other computer chess programs and human players in a tournament for a grand prize of $7500.

6.0

MagicScore

Free Guy

2021

A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it's too late.

7.5

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Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

2018

In 1984, a young programmer begins to question reality as he adapts a dark fantasy novel into a video game. A mind-bending tale with multiple endings.

6.8

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The Gamechangers

2015

The struggle of Houser's legal feud against American lawyer Jack Thompson, over the morality of the "Grand Theft Auto" video game series.

6.0

MagicScore

Operator

2016

Joe, a programmer and obsessive self-quantifier, and Emily, a budding comedy performer, are happily married until they decide to use one another in their work. A dark comedy about love, technology, and what can’t be programmed.

5.8

MagicScore

#10

Listening

2015

For years, we have tried to harness the power of the human mind… and failed. Now, one breakthrough will change everything. Beyond technology. Beyond humanity. Beyond control. David, Ryan, and Jordan hope the telepathy invention will solve all their problems, but the bleeding-edge technology opens a Pandora’s box of new dangers, as the team discovers that when they open their minds, there is nowhere to hide their thoughts.

5.7

MagicScore

#11

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

2007

In this hilarious arcade showdown, a humble novice goes head-to-head against the reigning Donkey Kong champ in a confrontation that rocks the gaming world to its processors! For over 20 years, Billy Mitchell has owned the throne of the Donkey Kong world. No one could beat his top score until now. Newcomer Steve Wiebe claims to have beaten the unbeatable, but Mitchell isn't ready to relinquish his crown without a fight. Go behind the barrels as the two battle it out in a vicious war to earn the title of the true King of Kong.

7.7

MagicScore

#12

Special When Lit

2009

What made more money than the entire American movie industry through the 50s and 60s? Pinball. Special When Lit rediscovers the lure of a lost pop icon. A product of the mechanical and electrical age, the American invention swept the world and defined cool. Now it is relegated to a nostalgic footnote deserving a better fate. Joining the fans, collectors, designers and champion players from across the globe who share a world many of us didn't know still existed.

6.6

MagicScore

#13

Man vs. Snake

2015

1984. One shiny quarter. 44.5 hours of continuous play. The race to be the first gamer in history to score one BILLION points. Until recently, Timothy McVey (not the terrorist) thought he had — for all these years — held the world record on Nibbler.

6.5

MagicScore

#14

Nintendo Quest

2015

Homer's Odyssey meets King of Kong as two über geeks try to collect all 678 officially licensed Nintendo Entertainment System game cartridges in 30 days, WITHOUT the aid of online purchasing.

5.8

MagicScore

#15

Scooby-Doo! Spooky Games

2012

Shaggy is selected to participate in the World Invitational Games in London, England.

8.4

MagicScore

#16

Perfect Strangers

2016

During a dinner, a group of friends decide to share whatever message or phone call they will receive during the evening, with unforeseen consequences.

7.9

MagicScore

#17

No Game, No Life: Zero

2017

Six thousand years before Sora and Shiro were even a blink in the history of Disboard, war consumed the land, tearing apart the heavens, destroying stars, and even threatening to wipe out the human race. Amid the chaos and destruction, a young man named Riku leads humanity toward the tomorrow his heart believes in. One day, in the ruins of an Elf city, he meets Schwi, a female exiled "Ex Machina" android who asks him to teach her what it means to have a human heart.

7.8

MagicScore

#18

Detective Conan: The Phantom of Baker Street

2002

Noah's Ark, the latest innovation in VR technology, is set for a showcase to Japan's privileged children. However, their carefree fun is cut short when a company employee is found murdered, with his dying message pointing to a clue hidden within the Ark. Along with the Detective Boys and Ran Mouri, Conan Edogawa enters Noah's Ark to solve this mystery and ensure the perpetrator is caught.

7.7

MagicScore

#19

The Hustler

1961

Fast Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats to a high-stakes match.

7.7

MagicScore

#20

Sleuth

1972

A man who loves games and theater invites his wife's lover to meet him, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.

7.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Indie Game: The Movie?

The top films similar to Indie Game: The Movie by MovieMagicScore are Cyborg She (7.2), General Magic (7.2), The Internship (6.2). Each shares documentary themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Indie Game: The Movie worth watching?

Indie Game: The Movie holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.5/10 from 474 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Indie Game: The Movie?

Indie Game: The Movie (2012) is a documentary film directed by James Swirsky, starring Edmund McMillen, Tommy Refenes, Phil Fish.

Where can I find more recommendations like Indie Game: The Movie?

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About movies like Indie Game: The Movie

This ranked list pairs Indie Game: The Movie (2012), a documentary film from James Swirsky, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Edmund McMillen take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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