Spaera
Early access since Sep 2016
SPAERA is a head-to-head puzzle fighting game, using an unique match-3 cascading mechanic as its core system. The world of SPAERA is heavily inspired by characters, gameplay and themes from games that we loved to play as we were growing up.
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In early access, development status unclear
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Development Uncertain
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Evaluation
Spaera entered Steam Early Access on September 13, 2016. Throughout 2017 and into early 2018, developer Blazing Orb LLC was actively patching the game, overhauling core mechanics, and posting regular development updates. On December 28, 2017, the developer published a detailed post outlining the remaining work needed before a 1.0 release — including game system refinements and a commitment to continue shipping minor updates. The final recorded communication is a patch note from February 1, 2018 (version 0.9.5.4), which also stated that minor updates would continue "as we focus on finishing up the rest of the game."
However, no further updates have been published since February 1, 2018. The game remains in Early Access, still at a pre-1.0 version, with no 1.0 launch, no cancellation announcement, and no developer communication of any kind in the intervening years. The promised completion of the game has not occurred, and the developer has gone silent without explanation. This leaves the game's future genuinely uncertain.
Evidence
Patch 0.9.5.4 released with AI improvements and bug fixes. Developer states plans to continue minor updates while focusing on finishing the rest of the game. This is the last recorded communication from the developer.
Developer published a 'State of Spaera 2017' post outlining ongoing work on game systems and commitment to reaching a 1.0 release candidate, describing the Early Access phase as still ongoing and necessary.
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Developer
Publisher
Blazing Orb LLC
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
SPAERA is a head-to-head puzzle fighting game, using an unique match-3 cascading mechanic as its core system. The world of SPAERA is heavily inspired by characters, gameplay and themes from games that we loved to play as we were growing up. We've created a roster of eight original characters that you can select, each with his or her own individual story. Players can battle the computer in the game's campaign mode, or against live opponents in local and online matchmaking.
HOW TO PLAY
Players choose a unique character as their avatar, each with four of their own unique spells that can vary from Attack types to Protection types. Once the game begins, Players receive a continuous stream of puzzle pieces that are arranged in different color and shape configurations. Players are then tasked to match 3 or more of the same color blocks in order to trigger a clearing response. When clearing is initiated, any color on the active puzzle piece that is not the same colors as the cleared ones will cascade downwards on the board, enabling setups for complex combos and chains. There is also a power meter that will increase as you clear blocks or obtain and clear special block types that enable the player to issue magic spells to either support their own board or attack their opponent. The first person to force their opponent to have nowhere else to place their puzzle piece wins the match.SPAERA FEATURES
Our lead artist and his team are amazing. Seriously, check out the screenshots for yourselves. All graphics and animations were hand drawn! We like to think of SPAERA as something that everyone can enjoy; it's pretty easy to pick up, but you can add a lot of depth to your strategy. In many ways, SPAERA represents a mashup of a lot of the games that we love: games that you can just pick up and play by yourself or with friends without too much fuss. It's fun, quick, and easy, just like a favorite snack. Head-To-Head multiplayer with server supported Matchmaking, Ranks, and Ladders enables endless fun and depth. We are trying to build a community of people that can be positive and enthusiastic about playing with us and each other, and hopefully help us to continue develop more games that everyone can enjoy.WHO ARE WE?
Blazing Orb is founded by a pair of coders that have always been gamers at heart with huge love for RPGs, platformers, side-scrollers, fighting games, and puzzle-strategy games. SPAERA is our attempt to pay homage to all the influences and good times that we've had growing up playing these games, and hopefully be able to pay forward all the fun to others.Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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