Default Prime Writer Kyree Leary is trying to get into more Indie games as part of his 2013 goals. He recently came across the 2012 IndieCade Visual Design Award winner, Gorogoa, and thinks more people should check it out. He kinda likes it.
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).
