<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Rally racing is a simple, all-terrain car sport navigated by a copilot on winding dirt roads.</li><li>Interest in real-life rally racing has declined, with decreasing manufacturer participation and viewership.</li><li>Indie rally games are thriving with titles like Art of Rally, Rush Rally 3, and Parking Garage Rally Circuit.</li><li>Each indie game offers a nostalgic homage to different eras of rally racing.</li><li>Triple-A developer Codemasters is pulling out of rally racing, marking a decline in mainstream interest.</li><li>Indie rally games are accessible and can be played even on low-spec devices.</li><li>The appeal of rally games lies in the simplicity and challenge of executing flawless runs.</li><li>Rally cars, based on cheap econoboxes, offer a unique charm and accessibility to the sport.</li><li>Indie rally game creators emphasize the freedom and creativity enabled by lower budgets and smaller teams.</li><li>Indie rally games capture the essence of 'you and your machine vs. the terrain' without the complexities of other motorsports.</li></ul>

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