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- Store status
- Coming soon
- Scheduled release
- 17 November 2026
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- Release date
- 17 November 2026
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Alien Skies merges the adrenaline-fueled, twitch-reflex action of classic arcade side-scrolling space shooters with the strategic progression of a modern rpg. The galaxy is under siege by a relentless extraterrestrial threat, and you are the last line of defense.
Don't just survive the invasion—end it.
Game play
The Station (The Strategy & Planning Phase) Your journey begins and ends in the safety of space stations. This is your tactical hub where you dictate the pace of the game:
Customize Your Ride: Buy, sell, and equip a variety of ships, weapons, and advanced ship components to suit your playstyle.
Control Your Progress: Unlike traditional linear arcade shooters, you choose your path. Browse the mission board and select from multiple operations that bridge different stations across the galaxy.
Gear Up: Turn your fragile starter ship into an unstoppable dreadnought before launching into the unknown.
The Missions (The Action Phase) Once you undock, the retro arcade action begins:
Classic Side-Scrolling Mayhem: Battle through beautifully scripted, linear levels packed with diverse alien enemy types, hazardous environments, and bosses.
Auto repair : Any sustained damage you take during a mission is automatically repaired once you successfully dock at the next station. Survive the gauntlet to patch up!
Difficulty : Alien skies has two difficulty modes : standard and hardcore.
Standard Mode: If your ship gets blown to pieces mid-mission, don't panic. You will safely return to the station you started from—and you get to keep all the credits and loot you picked up before you died. Re-arm, rethink your strategy, and try again!
Hardcore Mode: Want a true retro challenge? Turn on Hardcore. If you die here, your save is wiped, the game ends, and you must start your journey from the very beginning.
Key Features:
Retro Shoot 'Em Up Action: Classic side-scrolling gameplay with modern, fluid controls.
Deep Customization: Dozens of modular upgrades, weapons, and ships to mix and match.
Player-Driven Progression: Choose your missions and chart your own course through the stars.
The skies are crawling with enemies. Pilot, ignite your engines and take back the stars!
Steam currently lists 17 Nov 2026 as the release date.