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Aether & Iron

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2026

Should you play it?

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.

What works

  • Unique noir-steampunk setting
  • Strong narrative and voice acting
  • Interesting tactical vehicular combat
  • Rich character development
  • Stylish art and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear story with limited meaningful choices
  • Some pacing issues and slow segments
  • Technical bugs and optimization problems
  • Combat can be repetitive and unbalanced
  • Some players find character writing uneven

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Sunday Gold

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  • Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

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  • Masquerada: Songs and Shadows

  • Tower of Time

  • Encased: A Sci-Fi Post-Apocalyptic RPG

  • False Myth

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Aether & Iron: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Competition.

Last update: 26/07/2026