Alex Thomas, of Stoic Studio, was nice enough to interview with us regarding their upcoming title The Banner Saga. After requesting $100,000 and receiving a whopping $723,886, you have a lot to think about. Stoic has already implemented dozens of new features including dozens of new characters and an expanded story as well as adding the composer of the award winning game Journey.
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).
