"The Grasshopper Round Table is a touchscreen game table for multiplayer games for up to six players. The goal is to make social games something more than sending virtual cows or sharing scores, and to use touchscreen gaming technology for face-to-face social gaming. I can’t help thinking of using Grasshopper for board games like Axis & Allies, but with the tedious set-up and careful math elements totally removed. The technology wouldn’t look out of place on Star Trek, but the in-person social play is more like an arcade." - Meg Stivison
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).
