Jacob St-Amour from Link-Cable Writes: "We have had some of the best titles in recent years come out from an independent developer and we hope to see more great games like such, but today, we are here to celebrate those who have made an impact in our gaming lives and wish to see return in the form of a sequel."
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).
Indies have been some of the best games the last two generations. I would love to see a third installment in Rocket Birds.
How about a new Aragami game that is more about stealth sand boxes with a serious sense of emergence, like MGSV: Ground Zeroes, and less linear mission design.