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Aether & Iron Wins Best Role-Playing Game at the TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards 2026Aether & Iron has won the Best Role-Playing Game award at the TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards 2026. The decopunk noir RPG from Seismic Squirrel was recognized among 150 juried indie titles. The game is available on Steam for Windows and MacOS.- Aether & Iron Nominated for Best Role-Playing Game at the TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards 2026Seismic Squirrel's decopunk noir RPG, Aether & Iron, has been nominated for Best Role-Playing Game at the 2026 TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards. The game is available on Steam for Windows and MacOS, featuring extensive language support and ongoing updates. The awards ceremony will be streamed live on June 26, 2026.
- Aether & Iron Nominated for Best Role-Playing Game at the TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards 2026Seismic Squirrel's decopunk noir RPG, Aether & Iron, has been nominated for Best Role-Playing Game at the TooManyGames Indie Game Showcase Awards 2026. The game is available on Steam for Windows and MacOS and features writing talent from Mass Effect and Far Cry, with music by Christopher Tin.
- TooManyGames Announces Nominees for the 2026 Indie Game Showcase AwardsTooManyGames has announced the nominees for its 2026 Indie Game Showcase Awards, featuring 150 juried indie games across 15 categories. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Celia Schilling and will include presenters like John Riggs, Failboat, and Scott The Woz. The event will be streamed live on Steam and YouTube on Friday, June 26, 2026.
- Aether & Iron Reveals New Trailer at IGN Live 2026, Highlighting New In-Game Garage and Upcoming Content Seismic Squirrel debuted a new trailer for Aether & Iron at IGN Live 2026, showcasing the newly released Roadside Garage feature and upcoming content. The update allows players to manage and customize vehicles, with new missions and a 1930s-inspired dice mini-game planned for future release. The game is currently available at a discount on Steam.
Aether and Iron's Worldbuilt IntricaciesAether and Iron is an opinion piece praising the intricate worldbuilding, art direction, and narrative of the game developed by Seismic Squirrel. The article highlights the "deco-punk" aesthetic, the compelling characters like Gia and Nellie, and the unique automotive chess combat system. It also commends the developers for their transparent development process and the artistic integrity of the game's visuals.- Aether & Iron Dev Diary #7 Reveals How Its World Comes to LifeSeismic Squirrel released the seventh developer diary for Aether & Iron, focusing on how the team builds immersion through a cross-disciplinary approach. Narrative Director Tyler Whitney explains how narrative, design, art, and sound align to create a cohesive, lived-in world. The game is set in an alternate 1930s New York and is available on Steam.
Aether and Iron Review – Stylish RPG Worth Playing Now | Invision Game CommunityAether and Iron is a "Decopunk Narrative RPG" from Seismic Squirrel, set in an alternate 1930s where anti-gravity technology is prevalent. The game features a story-driven tactical RPG experience with turn-based vehicle combat and a choice-driven dialogue system, complemented by stellar voice acting and an amazing jazzy orchestral soundtrack.- Aether & Iron Original Soundtrack Out Now, Featuring Music by Grammy-Winning Composer Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson Seismic Squirrel has released the original soundtrack for their game Aether & Iron, featuring music by Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin and Grammy nominee Alex Williamson. The soundtrack, available on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Steam, blends jazz and orchestral composition to complement the game's decopunk setting. The Steam version includes exclusive bonus tracks and lossless audio.
Aether & Iron reviewAether & Iron is a steampunk-inspired RPG that blends tactical combat with visual novel storytelling. Despite occasional pacing issues, the game offers deep gameplay mechanics and an engaging narrative set in an alternate 1930s New York. The title is available on PC and is Steam Deck playable.- Aether & Iron ReleasedAether & Iron, a narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s, has been released on Steam for Windows and macOS. The game is developed by Seismic Squirrel and Chaos Theory Games.
- Narrative RPG Aether & Iron Out Now on Steam, Bringing an Alt-History filled with Power and Corruption to 1930s New York Seismic Squirrel has released Aether & Iron, a narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s New York powered by anti-gravity technology, on PC via Steam. The game features fully voiced characters, tactical turn-based vehicular combat, and player choices that impact the city's fate. It includes contributions from writers of Mass Effect and Far Cry, and a score by Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson.
Aether & Iron Review - Jump Dash RollSeismic Squirrel announced that the narrative RPG Aether & Iron will launch on PC via Steam on March 31, 2026. The game focuses on player choice and character-driven storytelling.- Aether & Iron Dev Diary #6 Explores How Player Choice Shapes StorytellingSeismic Squirrel released the sixth developer diary for Aether & Iron, focusing on narrative design and player choice. Narrative Director Tyler Whitney explains how the protagonist Gia and the smuggler-noir tone shape the branching RPG story. Aether & Iron launches on Steam on March 31, 2026, with full English voice acting and localization support.
Aether & Iron Review - Stratosphere BoulevardAether & Iron is a decopunk tactical RPG visual novel set in an alternate 1930s New York where anti-gravity technology has taken civilization into the sky. The game features a strong narrative with a compelling lead character, a unique setting, and engaging turn-based car combat, though some mechanics could benefit from more polish and variety. Despite minor technical issues in the review build, the game's infectious affection for its genre and influences makes for a memorable experience.- Seismic Squirrel Explores the Visual Identity of Aether & Iron in Dev Diary #5Seismic Squirrel released a developer diary detailing the creation of Aether & Iron's decopunk noir visual identity, with Narrative Lead Tyler Whitney explaining the artistic evolution. The narrative-driven RPG, set in an alternate 1930s New York, will launch on Steam on March 31, 2026. The game features writing talent from Mass Effect and Far Cry, and a score by Grammy winners Christopher Tin and Alex Williamson.
- Seismic Squirrel Breaks Down Turn-Based Car Combat in Aether & Iron Dev Diary #3Seismic Squirrel released a developer diary detailing the turn-based car combat system in their upcoming RPG, Aether & Iron. Narrative Lead Tyler Whitney explained the design philosophy behind integrating high-speed chases into a methodical, turn-based framework. The game launches on PC via Steam on March 31, 2026.
- Aether & Iron Dev Diary #2 Reveals the Orchestral Magic Behind the GameSeismic Squirrel released a developer diary for Aether & Iron, detailing the creation of its orchestral score by two-time Grammy winner Christopher Tin and Grammy nominee Alex Williamson. The diary explores the composers' creative process and inspiration drawn from the game's alternate-history setting. Aether & Iron is set to launch on Steam on March 31, 2026.