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Homebrew (video games)

Homebrew (video games) are games that are created not by a professional video game company, but by people in their homes. They use their computers and coding skills to make the game and then share it with others. The games can range from very simple to very complex. They are usually free to download and play. Homebrew games are usually found on underground websites or forums, because the people who create them don't want to pay video game companies for the privilege of having their game in stores.