"Top down shooters seem to be one genre that all to often gets sidelined. You get plenty of side scrolling shooters or first person shooters, but top down is much more rare. I do often feel the top down shooter genre is often glossed over, but in actuality there have been a few greats within this genre over the years.
Zombie Killers Studios have been working on their latest title ZED: Absolution. A brand new top down shooter that takes inspiration from many retro classics to create a great fusion of old meets new." - Alex Wilkinson
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).
