Aaero

Aaero

Released Apr 2017

Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.

82% positive · 1,046 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Aaero launched on April 11, 2017 and received post-launch DLC support in two waves: a track pack and three cosmetic ship skins in January 2018, followed by a second track pack on August 8, 2018. All five DLC items listed on the store are marked as released. There have been no further content updates, patch notes, or developer communications directed at Aaero itself since August 2018 — a gap of nearly eight years as of today. Developer communications from late 2024 and late 2025 focus entirely on Aaero2, the full sequel. A November 25, 2025 post explicitly frames the original Aaero as the foundation the sequel was built upon, and a December 16, 2025 post promotes Aaero2's new music packs. These posts confirm the studio has moved on to the sequel and is no longer developing content for the original game. No announcements, roadmaps, or hints of additional content for Aaero have appeared at any point. Aaero is a complete, finished product. Anyone who purchases it today gets the full experience — the base game plus both released track packs and all three ship skins.
Evidence
Developer post frames the original Aaero as the starting point of the franchise, with all focus now on Aaero2 as the sequel. No mention of any planned content for the original game.
news post · Nov 25, 2025 source development ending
high
Track Pack 2 released on August 8, 2018 — the last piece of DLC released for the game. All five listed DLC items are now released with none remaining.
dlc listing · Aug 8, 2018 source content shipped
high

Content

5 of 5 released · no outstanding content
Released
Aug 2018
Released
Jan 2018

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Wired Productions
Achievements
92
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.

Independent micro-studio ‘Mad Fellows’ brings you a unique and innovative game featuring music from Noisia, Flux Pavilion, Katy B, The Prototypes, Neosignal and many more.

N.B. A controller with dual analogue sticks is required to play Aaero. (e.g. Xbox 360/One, PlayStation DualShock etc.)

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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