We used to have AA studios that produced something in between those though. Not all types of games lend themselves to indie scale and I'd argue that (C)RPGs are one of those.
We still do: e.g. Larian (Baldur’s Gate) and Sandfall (Expedition 33). And smaller examples like Nadeo (Trackmania).
We still do: e.g. Larian (Baldur’s Gate) and Sandfall (Expedition 33). And smaller examples like Nadeo (Trackmania).