"Digital distribution has really exploded over the past few years as more and more customers are willing to give up their card details online. With the internet technology growing greatly the idea of downloading even 20Gb is not that unreasonable any more With this growth in technology and the ever growing video game market we see an increasing prevalence in digital distribution platforms." - 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).