Words: Roland Van Zandt
Born from JHT Inc, Gentleman Squid Studio began as a group of seven people in a sub division of their parent company in Orlando, Florida.
Gentleman Squid Studio is an indie developer that has one title already out, Three Dead Zed and one title releasing March 27th (that’s tomorrow!), Rise of the Ravager. I personally fell in love with the established zombie puzzler and was super intrigued with the game style playable in their new release.
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).
