"I went over the information about Element4L, it sounded damn impressive. I watched the gameplay video, I loved what I saw. Then finally watching the trailer I fell in love. This final hurdle was bridged with just one quote “Just like the Goonies”. This just sold it to me. The nostalgia is strong in this one." - Alex Wilkinson
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).
