When I heard about The Hive, I thought to myself; “bugs, aliens, an RTS game…well hell yes, give me an AVP: Extinction reboot any day!” Well, The Hive gave me something…something I’ve just spent 5 hours playing and...
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).