Flower

Flower is a game released in 2009 for PS3 developed by Thatgamecompany, an independent game studio with around 12 people. The player controls a gust of wind, blowing flower pedals to bring nature and color to dull landscapes. It was one of my earliest exposures to indie game titles, and it made me realize that games do not need to be exciting, action-packed, story-driven, or in fact have any dialogue at all to be absolutely amazing. It put me onto a rollercoaster of emotions, as I went through calmness, joy, fear, and finally empowerment all within the short span of several hours. By the time I finished the game, chills ran down my spine and my eyes were on the verge of tears. I was not aware a piece of computer software can have such a powerful emotional impact on me until then.

Website of Thatgamecompany: http://thatgamecompany.com/

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=nJam5Auwj1E