The recent explosion of the gaming industry has caused a sharp increase in the amount of indie games. Some people may not consider indie games to be as good as some of the well-known AAA titles out there but some indie games are as good as some AAA games. Whether it’s the amount of creative freedom indie developers have or just how simplistic indie games are. There is something about indie games that continue to entice us gamers. Hoping to continue this trend is Cargo Commander from the 2 man team known as Serious Brew.
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).
