"Today’s Developer Links give you the opportunity to learn from Magic: The Gathering, an example of a Windows debugging issue, and more YouTube reviews of indie games than you could ever find time to watch. Not necessarily in that order. (Actually, yes, in that order.)" - 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).
