
I had mixed feelings about Wii U indie game Tiny Galaxy when I played it. I thought the graphics were good and the game was neat, but also that the game was much too hard. Soon, Tiny Galaxy will be getting an update and it looks to change a lot about the game!

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).