Independent Communities for Computer Gamers

FAQ

What are computer gaming communities?

Communities for PC and console gamers organized around specific games, genres, and platforms. Discord and Reddit are the main hubs, with communities for a broad range of titles from survival games and MMORPGs to indie games and retro gaming.

How many Computer Gaming independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 8 Computer Gaming independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are huge (38%) or massive (38%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Computer Gaming topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common feature (100% of listings).

Are computer gaming independent communities free to join?

All 8 listings on this page are free to join (no paid membership or application gate listed). Access rules can still change on the community side.

Which computer gaming independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Terraria Community Forums, MMO Champion, Tomb Raider Forums, and Starfield Forum first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 5/17/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.