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Immerse yourself in this Decopunk Narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravitational technology has taken cars, roads, and even New York City into the sky. Muster a crew, master tactical turn-based combat, and unravel the dark secrets lurking beneath the floating metropolis.
Aether & Iron is a rpg, tactical rpg and story rich game
developed by Seismic Squirrel and Chaos Theory Games
and published by Seismic Squirrel.
Released on March 30th 2026 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 9 languages: English, Spanish - Spain, French, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America and Polish.
It has received 510 reviews of which 430 were positive and 80 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam, but you can find it for 16.09€ on Instant Gaming.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit
- Processor: AMD FX 8300 / Intel Core i3 8300
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 / Radeon R X 460
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- VR Support: None
MacOS
- Requires an Apple processor
- OS: MacOS 15.0
- Processor: Apple Silicon: M1 (8-core CPU) or 10th generation Intel Core i5 (1038NG7)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Apple Silicon: GPU with ≥ 8 cores (e.g., entry-level M1) or Intel Mac: Discrete Metal-capable GPU with ≥ 2 GB VRAM (e.g., AMD RX 560 or better)
- Storage: 15 GB available space
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I'm giving this a recommended just because people should try something that's a little bit new, but, this game's like a puzzle piece that doesn't quite slot in, but it looks so much like it should, you're wondering if it's a manufacturing error. Take the voice acting, for example. The script is fine. It takes an interesting approach with its future-noir style and old-tyme mobster/wiseguy speech. But, the game never settles on pronunciations for things. Gia's last name is alternately pronounced "ran-DOT-zo" and "ran-DA-zo", sometimes in consecutive sentences voiced by the same character. The writing in general is hit & miss with plotlines just not panning out in a satisfying way, or doing things that don't fit character. There's an obvious "don't trust this person" moment in the game and when it reaches its astoundingly obviously conclusion, the game has all of the characters just be like, "Damn, they were just so good at deception, how could we possibly have seen that coming?" Nellie, in particular took the game's writing from, "Ok, this is interesting" to "hit space bar and read". There's a point in the game where Gia goes from internally monologuing about how she's gotta show no signs of weakness when a Baron commits an atrocity right in public. You have to make a roll for it. And then immediately after succeeding, Nellie, runs over to the spot where people were unmade and starts calling as much attention to herself as possible. The UI makes it seem like she's literally the lone person standing in a spot of destruction, wearing a white outfit that's completely out of place for the scene. The game's inability to reconcile any of this meant that I was no longer invested in any of it. Gia's final, "woe is me, what do I do?" was a complete eye-roll of a plot point for me. Combat also feels unsatisfying in its own way. You have a wire variety of ways to be successful in combat, but none of them feel great. Swapping units into places where they'd get instakilled was the optimal move to resolve more combat situations for me, but, that move doesn't make any logical sense. It no longer has the feel of a 20s gangland car chase to me, it's just a sokoban puzzle now. I think I would have much rather enjoyed more of a Battletech or Front Mission style system where you're trying to target components of the car. I also really didn't like the turn order system where your units' action order for the entire fight is predetermined based on how you set it up in the menu. In the end, I feel like this game aimed for the stars, and ended up parasailing. If none of the issues I brought up hit you the same way they hit me, this will probably be an enjoyable romp for you. For me, at the end of the day, it was a chore to get through, and I only finished this once I didn't have anything else I felt like playing in my library.
Play this if you want a good story in a unique setting Aether & Iron blends RPG progression with thrilling car-based gameplay into a surprisingly cohesive package. Character development feels meaningful — skill trees, gear choices, and overall reputation shape how you approach missions, while vehicular combat and customization add a constant, high-energy layer to exploration and encounters. Cruising between settlements, tuning your ride, and tackling dynamic road battles creates a satisfying loop: every victory rewards both player skill and mechanical upgrades. The writing and worldbuilding give weight to quests, and the RPG systems ensure choices matter; the driving keeps the pace lively. The game can be a bit buggy, but only in a mildly annoying way — I only had to reload one of the many autosaves. An excellent game; looking forward to future DLC!
It's a really, really strong 4/5. But it's not going to be for everyone. Play this if you want a good story in a unique setting first and foremost for about 25-30 hours. This is a $30 indie RPG that's more like a visual novel with occasional skill checks, broken up with occasional turn based combat. Unique vehicle-based turn based combat. But if you're looking for systems-driven fun, or combat to grind, you won't find it here. What you will find though, is a very linear but very fun romp through a very unique decopunk setting. This game has SAUCE. It has THE VIBES. It looks good, it feels lived in, it's a very well fleshed out world. The dialogue is great! Everything is fully voice acted. And it has a great tone I can only describe as "noir-camp". Gritty and grounded, no, dramatic and emotional, yes! There isn't a great deal of actual content. And while the dialogue is great, the main character's narration leans a bit too purple prose at times with endless attempts at poetic descriptions of things. The game introduces a few systems that just never really have an impact, like managing your "heat" level or hiding "contraband" items from checkpoints. And overall the game could just use a lot more combat encounters. Furthermore, your choices in the story often feel like they just give you a different way to get the same result. Still, there is an ending slide for each of the three levels and all your companions. So your choices do have some impact at the end. At the end of the day, the story in this game is the driving force and is the make or break thing that will define if you like this game. There is a free demo which has about 3 hours of content. And I would fully encourage playing the demo (your progress will carry over in the full game) to see if the game is your kind of vibe. Just know that you're getting a very narrow and focused experience that won't feel like a fully fleshed out RPG, but does have a great story and just enough RPG elements to have some low stakes combat. I hope this game does well, because I want more adventures in this world.
Considering the 13 hours of hyperfocused attention since release, I'd need some major Smooth-Talker rolls to convince anyone that this isn't an absolute banger. Brilliant and immense fun all throughout this glorious world of hijinks alongside great characters and satisfying bits of roadside mayhem in-between enthralling storytime. Excellent diamond of a game, looking forward to more after refueling the biological tank. And now with another 15 hours on top, I can safely say that I've had an amazing 28 hours of adventurous splendour!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aether & Iron is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam.
No, Aether & Iron is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.50€ on Steam.
Yes, Aether & Iron received 430 positive votes out of a total of 510 achieving a rating of 7.91.
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Aether & Iron was developed by Seismic Squirrel and Chaos Theory Games and published by Seismic Squirrel.
Yes, Aether & Iron is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Aether & Iron is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, Aether & Iron is not playable on Linux.
Aether & Iron is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for Aether & Iron. Explore additional content available for Aether & Iron on Steam.
No, Aether & Iron does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Aether & Iron does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Aether & Iron is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Aether & Iron.
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13
Developer
Seismic Squirrel,
Chaos Theory Games
Publisher
Seismic Squirrel
Release
30 Mar 2026
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