
"After the overwhelming success of the Double Fine Kickstarter back in March of last year, Kickstarter has seen a drastic increase in popularity as a means of securing funding for video games. MegaBits is one such game, having launched its Kickstarter campaign on January 4th, with an end date of February 3rd." - Christian Leed

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).