"Several of today’s Developer Links talk about going without. Games without violence; multiplayer games without requiring both players to be playing at once; how to run a studio without everyone being in the same place, or even the same country. Of course, that’s not all, so if you don’t check out these links you’re going without a lot of useful information." - Erik Johnson
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).
