Project Gunship
Early access since Aug 2022
Rain hell on the enemy from 12,000 feet in an AC-130 Gunship. Project Gunship provides an authentic and historical simulation of combat in all gunship variants from Vietnam to present day.
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Steam $14.99
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Evaluation
Project Gunship is a solo-developed AC-130 gunship simulator that has been in Steam Early Access since August 31, 2022. The developer (Sklor, Sklorite Studios LLC) has maintained active communication throughout development, with the most recent post on August 31, 2026 — just nine days before today.
The August 2026 SITREP confirms that a new beta build (v0.8.0) is ready for release within days. This build introduces a fully functional in-game Scenario Editor and a significantly overhauled version of the game rebuilt from scratch on a cleaner codebase. The developer has chosen to release this build in a separate branch alongside the existing v0.7.3 build to avoid disrupting current playable content. The only remaining blockers are adding in-editor instructional text and more placeable props.
Beyond the Scenario Editor, the developer is actively building out campaign "sorties" for each gunship variant, starting with the AC-130A. The developer states that the official swap to the new build as the main branch will not happen until most of those sorties are completed, and that new content will continue to be released proactively after the branch switch — building toward a 1.0 release.
This represents a substantial update from the previous evaluation. The v0.8.0 build that was described as "imminent" in June 2026 is now confirmed as essentially done as of August 31, 2026, with a release expected within days. Development is clearly active, the developer is communicating regularly, and the path to 1.0 is well articulated.
Evidence
Developer confirms v0.8.0 beta build is nearly ready for release — held back only by in-editor instructional content and additional placeable objects. Will be released in a separate branch alongside v0.7.3. AC-130A campaign sorties are in active development and will follow the editor release. 1.0 release is planned once most gunship campaign sorties are completed.
Developer confirms active work on a Scenario Editor (highest-priority feature), custom vehicle damage models, and helicopter AI. States that a v0.8.0 release will follow as soon as the editor is complete.
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Developer
Publisher
Sklorite Studios LLC
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
Project Gunship is a single-player, simulation game that provides an authentic and immersive AC-130 Gunship experience. As gamers ourselves, we’ve often desired an AC-130 Gunship simulator that authentically modeled their combat deployments and we simply got tired of waiting. Far too many times we’ve only been granted a simple taste of this type of gameplay, but Project Gunship’s intent is to be the go-to for historical AC-130 Gunship combat.
It is important to acknowledge the fact that the Project is in an Alpha state, as it is in early access. This means current features are limited and improvements are occurring daily. We’ve made some great progress since release but have a long way to go before we can call this project finished. Many players have already contributed solid feedback that has helped us guide development and we’ll forever be grateful for their contributions and continue to seek good feedback to ensure the project achieves its potential.
Some of the key features of the game include:
It is important to acknowledge the fact that the Project is in an Alpha state, as it is in early access. This means current features are limited and improvements are occurring daily. We’ve made some great progress since release but have a long way to go before we can call this project finished. Many players have already contributed solid feedback that has helped us guide development and we’ll forever be grateful for their contributions and continue to seek good feedback to ensure the project achieves its potential.
Some of the key features of the game include:
- Stunning Visuals – By utilizing the Unreal Engine 5, experience the realistic perspectives of the Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) thermal camera as you observe and engage hostile targets.
- Realistic depictions of AC-130 Variants, Weapons, and Munitions – Fly in the original AC-130A “Project Gunship” variant utilizing the 4x GAU-2/A 7.62mm miniguns and 4x M61 Vulcan 20mm cannons or the active AC-130J “Ghostrider” variant utilizing 1x ATK GAU-23/A 30mm Autocannon, 1x M102 105mm Howitzer, and multiple wing-mounted AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. Project Gunship allows the player to customize their experience to meet their expectations.
- Immersive Audio – Feel the subtle roar of the (4) Rolls-Royce Turboprop engines, radio chatter from the crew, and pound of the weapons firing in support of the troops on the ground.
- Dynamic AI – With the goal of replay-ability, AI is not scripted but allowed to make decisions in response to their given circumstance. This reactive AI allows scenarios to play differently each time and helps paint a realistic picture for the player.
- Unique Game Modes – The goal of Project Gunship is to provide a variety of game modes that all can enjoy. The game currently features realistic scenarios and point defense style modes.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Sep 9, 2026
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