
"Today’s Developer Links give you a liberal arts education, including psychology, the philosophy of art, movie criticism, and history. Well, the history of an indie game company, anyway, but that counts, right?" - 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).