Independent Arts is a German video game developer established in 1990. The studio developed several simulation and sports titles in the 2000s, including Pferd & Pony: Mein Pferdehof and Pippa Funnell: Stable Adventure. They also worked on games such as Premier Action Soccer, Crazy Frog Racer, Heidi: The Game, My Pet Hotel, and Winter Spiele.
Operating primarily as a contract developer during the handheld and sixth-generation console eras, the studio carved out a niche by adapting popular European intellectual properties and family-friendly concepts. The developer became particularly prominent in the equestrian gaming market through its contributions to the
Pippa Funnell franchise. By delivering
Pferd & Pony: Mein Pferdehof and
Pippa Funnell: Stable Adventure, the company refined the mechanics of horse care, stable management, and riding competition for a dedicated demographic of young gamers.
This expertise in animal simulation carried over into
My Pet Hotel, which tasked players with managing a boarding facility for various domestic animals. Beyond simulations, the studio demonstrated versatility by producing budget-friendly sports and licensed titles. They adapted the popular animated character for the high-speed racing game
Crazy Frog Racer and translated classic literature into interactive form with
Heidi: The Game. In the sports genre, the developer delivered localized athletic experiences, ranging from the arcade-style pitch action of
Premier Action Soccer to the multi-discipline events of
Winter Spiele. These projects collectively defined the studio's reputation as a reliable producer of targeted, licensed children's entertainment and casual sports software.