"Today’s Indie Links examine a bit of the dark side of indie games, with questions raised by violent games, a retro-style game that doesn’t live up to its “awesome” name, and a project that got funded on Kickstarter but never got made…" - Erik Johnson
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Play as Dik, a nimble acrobat exploring the depths of Hell to rescue his brother from the Devil’s hands. With no weapons to rely on, success hinges on mastery of physics-driven movement, and quick adaptation to deadly obstacles.
GDC 2025 has revealed the finalists for the 27th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF).
