Splitkick: Services like Xbox Live Indie Games will stay buried in menus and I wouldn’t doubt that next generation, there will be no functional outlet for them at all. PC and mobile game development are, and will remain our only true bastion for the surprising indie.
Just imagine how incredible Assassin’s Creed 3’s “Naval Warfare” would be if we didn’t already know it was coming.
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).
