"Today’s Developer Links feature looks from a developer’s standpoint at the indie games including Chasing Aurora, Lume, Monkey Drum, and Xenoblade. Plus, how to release patches, how not to release a free-to-play game, and more." - 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).
