Independent Communities for Gamers

FAQ

What are gaming communities?

One of the largest topic areas on the site, spanning PC gaming, consoles, mobile, and tabletop. Discord is the dominant platform with massive servers for individual games and general gaming culture, while Reddit hosts some of the most active game-specific communities on the internet. Covers everything from casual play to competitive esports and game development.

How many Gaming independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 39 Gaming independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are huge (15%) or large (8%). The main Gaming topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common (85%). Others that show up often include online/offline events and live chat. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free gaming independent communities?

36 of 39 (92%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which gaming independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Gaming Latest, The Bozos, MLB 9 Innings Rivals Official Forum, and Fantrax first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

Which Gaming independent communities have the best reviews?

Gaming Latest and VGR Forum have the highest review scores on this page. Switch the sort to Ratings to see the full order. Reviews come from Hive Index members and reflect their experience, not our editorial ranking.

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 6/19/2026, 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.