
"Hello readers and welcome to the first daily issue of IGM Limelight. Each day I go through Greenlight and find the submissions most deserving attention. Today I’m going to look at Ice-Pick Lodge’s upcoming game, Knock-Knock. No, I will not make a “Who’s there? joke." - Sam Adonis

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).