10 Great Video Games Made By Just One Person

It's one of the most successful games on the planet, and it was all made possible by Swedish programmer and designer, Markus Persson, often known under his handle, 'Notch'. His creation of Minecraft is definitely one of the most impressive success stories of the independent gaming world.

Notch was interested in computers from a very young age and made his first video game when he was only 8 years old. Clearly, he was destined for great things, and as he grew older, his passion and programming abilities improved, leading to him quitting his job to work full-time on his own personal project: Minecraft.

He wanted to create a block building game that could also incorporate RPG elements, giving players an unprecedented level of freedom. He succeeded, going on to become a billionaire in the wake of the game's release and the subsequent sale of his company to Microsoft. Minecraft is still one of the most-played games out there and has become a cultural phenomenon, and while Notch doesn't work on the game anymore, he has still earned his spot in the pantheon of great gaming designers.