
"One man studio, Harris Game Studio, has recently released an Android game, Boxner.
Boxner is the story of a man named Gordon. This unfortunate individual is all alone as he tries to save his dying factory. You have 90 days to help him get it up and running. Gordon only has you to help him run the factory by upgrading and using mechanical arms and forklifts." - Miyuki Hata

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).