Xbox Live Indie Games is a haven for bullet hell shoot-'em-ups, and the service's shmup catalog grows larger still with this week's release of Pester, a follow-up to Flump Studios' Cave-inspired XBLIG shooter Super Killer Hornet.
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).
