A rain-slicked street bleeds neon on cracked cement and broken bones. A man in a red balaclava emerges from the shadows, gun in hand. “The name’s Sam Contino,” he grunts, “I lead these misfits”. Or, at least, this is how Vigilantes opening should’ve gone. Instead, developer Timeslip Softworks presents an arduous introduction to our character, Contino, …
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).
