"Siegius Arena is a 2D hack-and-slash title which takes place in ancient Rome. Players take up arms as a lowly gladiator who was once a mighty Centurion warrior, but was betrayed, framed as a traitor, and sentenced to die in the gladiatorial arena. The gladiator must face off against opponents in dozens of bloody match-ups, fighting his way up from The Pit to the infamous Colosseum, with the hopes of freedom and vengeance, drive him forward." - Tom Christiansen
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).
