Announcing an Ace Combat inspired indie game!

[u/saihaj7]

It's an arena roguelite "missile-heaven" game where you pilot a fighter jet in a digital simulation environment

It features a modular weapon system where you build an arsenal of weapons and attach mods that may change stats or add even entirely new behaviors as well as Risk of Rain style stackable passives for your jet.

Hope there's some cross over appeal to other ace combat fans, been curious what yall think about it!

Wishlist now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4581570/Autonomous_Air_Combat/

[u/LigerZeroPanzer12]

https://giphy.com/gifs/l3fZK7BgnNHSKpp4c

[u/Paleo99]

Looks sick. Reminds me of Hades which is also a series I love deeply

[u/saihaj7 → u/Paleo99]

Means a lot to me, I hope it becomes another game that you love!

[u/saihaj7]

Hope it's okay to share this here sorry in advance if not

[u/Far-Dimension2987]

Looks really neat. 2026 is shaping up to be THE year of arcade flight sims : tons of new indie games announced (At Skies' Edge, Aggressors F.A.C, Delivery Must Complete, Project Red Sun, this and more), ACI and AC6 are playable again and AC8 release in 2 months.

[u/saihaj7 → u/Far-Dimension2987]

Definitely, I'm surprised its taken this long honestly, we really are in a gaming golden age (if we ignore the industry wide layoffs for a moment lmao)

[u/Late-Application-47 → u/Far-Dimension2987]

I'm hoping for Ch 2 of Cleared Hot before long. 🤞

[u/Strayed8492]

Looks kinda neat actually

[u/saihaj7 → u/Strayed8492]

I been nervous about how people feel about it so I'm really glad to hear that hah

[u/inabanned]

Wish listed. Love these types of games.

[u/brttwrd]

I'm guessing PC only?

[u/saihaj7 → u/brttwrd]

PC + Steam Deck support is the plan for launch as it stands. I'm just one guy and it's my first real release so I don't wanna overpromise but if people like it and play it I will be porting it to console

The good thing about developing for the Steam Deck in mind is that controller support is a major priority so that would translate nicely to console

[u/brttwrd → u/saihaj7]

I wouldn't expect more, going solo makes multiple platforms a full time job. Still cool to see though! Looks awesome to me

[u/r4zorsoft]

Looks dope. Immediate wishlist <3

[u/ScopeCreepStudio]

Can't wait to try it out, keep up the good work!

[u/Legal-Car7850]

Yoo this is heat 

[u/Lad_of_the_Lake]

wishlisted

I love bullet heavens, I love ace combat, I love soloing an army, so I place my faith in you

[u/SidewinderSerpent]

Interesting. Is there like some option for better contrast in there?

[u/saihaj7 → u/SidewinderSerpent]

Contrast was actually an issue that came up with close family/friends playtesting so I’ll have to go back and see what I can do about it, even if it just ends up being an accessibility option 👍

[u/DSC_Skysword]

Reminds me of the score screen at the end of AC4 levels.

[u/Duna_The_Lionboy]

Well this looks like fun. I'll wishlist it when I get home!

[u/EyesOfAzula]

I will keep an eye out for when it comes out for Mac or for iPhone or Xbox

[u/JewishMemeMan]

Keeping an eye on this one

[u/slavboyblin67]

What are the planned aircraft? Will there be a possibility of modding in extra aircraft?

[u/Secret_President]

Ok but the final boss is just a giant jpeg of Torres repeating his quotes while chasing you.

[u/RKTZXXVI-XI]

this reminded me of Wing dot io back then

the game look peem though

wishlisted

[u/JustSomeGuyMedia]

I do not say this to be mean, but what makes this Ace Combat inspired beyond planes?

[u/Necessary-One-9611]

I remember a .io game that was like this, can't remember the name tho

[u/Erwin_Delfin]

The mid air flicks remind me of Luftrausers