From my experience, smaller creative studios (whether its gaming or media) would love for you to try out their stuff whether bought or pirated, and if youre into it and can afford it throw some money at them, otherwise talk about it with others.

Like how We're All Gonna Die somehow ended up with a 720p release across a bunch of torrent sites just after it had its limited theatrical release (which Freddie Wong also casually mentioned it would end up shared "somehow"). Because they really wanted people to see it, and if you liked it and want to support more, they have it on patreon for $10 as a digital download.

I love smaller creative groups because they take more risks, explore more with their medium, and honestly they just make the coolest stuff. Its a shame I don't have more time for gaming, because there are some amazing indie games out there and I wish I could try them all.