Aether & Iron

RPG· Tactical RPG· Story Rich· Choices Matter

Released Mar 2026

Immerse yourself in this Decopunk Narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s floating New York City. Play as smuggler Gia Randazzo, and gather a crew to take on the city’s Barons. Explore the world, Master Tactical Turn-Based Vehicular Combat, and Roll the Dice to influence those around you.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $24.99

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Evaluation

Aether & Iron launched on March 30, 2026 and has received consistent post-launch support from Seismic Squirrel. The team shipped multiple patches in the weeks following launch, followed by a major v1.1 update on May 27, 2026 that added new gameplay features including a Roadside Garage, vehicle selling, and a host of community-requested improvements. A second major update (v1.2.105) arrived on August 3, 2026, introducing 9 new mini-quests and hidden collectible cats across the game world — the first new narrative content since launch. On June 8, 2026, the developer published an explicit 2026 roadmap. That roadmap listed two upcoming content items: new story missions and mini-quests (since partially fulfilled by the August 2026 update), and a brand-new dice mini-game inspired by real 1930s gambling games that has not yet shipped. The roadmap also teased additional unannounced "bigger things" still in development. In July 2026, Seismic Squirrel launched a player survey asking about "future DLC concepts" and confirmed they would use the responses to refine the Aether & Iron development roadmap going forward. The developer also announced they are attending PAX West 2026 and continues to run a monthly live stream called "The Aether Hour." The most recent developer communication was on August 3, 2026. The dice mini-game from the June roadmap remains undelivered, and the developer has signaled that further content — including larger unannounced items — is being planned. Players who want to experience the game in its final state should wait, as more content is confirmed to be on the way.

Evidence

Major update v1.2.105 shipped 9 new mini-quests and 12 hidden cats, described as 'our first new narrative content since launch.' Developer states they will 'continue listening to your feedback and improving the game with future updates.'

news post · Aug 3, 2026 source content shipped

high

Developer announced survey results will be used to 'refine the Aether & Iron development roadmap and look to the future,' confirming ongoing planning for future content.

news post · Jul 28, 2026 source content planned

high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content

Released

Aether & Iron Soundtrack

Mar 2026

Released

Aether & Iron - Digital Art Book + Art Pack

Mar 2026

Media

Details

Developer

Seismic Squirrel

Publisher

Seismic Squirrel

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

RPG Tactical RPG Story Rich Choices Matter Alternate History Visual Novel Party-Based RPG Turn-Based Strategy Female Protagonist Point & Click Strategy RPG Hand-drawn Turn-Based Combat Turn-Based Tactics Noir

About this game

Play as Gia “Eight-Shot” Randazzo, a smuggler with a past that continues to haunt her. Grab your companions and engage in Tactical Turn-Based Vehicular Combat to secure your payday and fight some barons along the way. Navigate vibrant conversations using your wits and the luck of the dice to impact the fates of your friends and adversaries in this 25-30 hour adventure.

What good is a smuggler without a good getaway car? Assemble a wide range of incredible aether-powered vehicles and unlock new tactical options to experiment with in an interesting twist on the Turn-Based Tactical genre.

Pulp Noir: This world is inspired by the poetic noir style of writing, filled with simile and over-the top metaphors. Expect to see shady characters, inner monologues, and a thrilling mystery.
Historical Ties: New York’s actual history is crazier than fiction. Art, architecture, character design, and factions are all rooted in the rich history of the world city's golden age.
Dynamic Outcomes: Your decisions will shape the results of every mission you engage in, and the results of those missions will guide the story to one of many possible dynamic endings.
Adventure With Your Crew: Level up your abilities and those of your crewmates to improve your chances in combat and social situations. But no matter how good you are, you’re always a dice roll away from success or failure.
Drive in Style: Upgrade your aether-powered rides to suit your playstyle. Enhance your cars with every trick in the smuggler’s toolkit - hidden compartments, machine guns, and flamethrowers of course.
Hand-drawn Art: Inspired by 1930’s Detective Comics and the Art Deco period, Aether & Iron brings a unique visual identity to gameplay.

Featuring over 200 uniquely voiced characters in-game, totaling to 34 hours of voiceover, including smugglers, mechanics, barons, and more:

Seismic Squirrel is an independent game studio made up of passionate developers and gamers. Our team combines decades of experience across AAA and indie game development. We share a strong desire to tell fascinating stories with hand-drawn art, thoughtful gameplay, and engaging worldbuilding.

Last evaluated Aug 23, 2026