The Boston Festival of Indie Games was recently held to celebrate Independent Game Development Day. I was able to go, and while there I sat down with Derek Bruneau of 10×10 Room.
Derek is one of the developers of a browser based game called Conclave. It is a game inspired by the 10×10 Room team’s love of roleplaying in their busy lives. Conclave aims to make the roleplaying experience more convenient by removing the limitations of timed sessions.
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).
