"Developed by Tasharen Entertainment, Windward is a fast-paced naval combat game set in a fantasy time period similar to the 17th century. Windward features a variety of different ships to select from that players can then take to the seas in multiplayer skirmishes. The game also comes stocked with a variety of skirmish maps with different objectives, and multiplayer support for up to 16 players at once." - Tom Christiansen
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).
