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Aerial Raider

Indie, Shooter, Strategy Happy Bastards Studios June 16, 2025

Briefing

Embark on an exhilarating journey in Aerial Raider, a nostalgic top-down arcade shooter that combines classic 1980s pixel art with high resolution backgrounds and high-quality modern audio. Step into the cockpit as Commander Kael Riven and take to the skies in a relentless battle against the Varkari, an alien race from a dying sun. Your mission: shoot down waves of foes, navigate through intense aerial dogfights, and uncover a compelling story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.


Summary

Embark on an exhilarating journey in Aerial Raider, a nostalgic top-down arcade shooter that combines classic 1980s pixel art with high resolution backgrounds and high-quality modern audio. Step into the cockpit as Commander Kael Riven and take to the skies in a relentless battle against the Varkari, an alien race from a dying sun. Your mission: shoot down waves of foes, navigate through intense aerial dogfights, and uncover a compelling story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Details

IGDB ID
375730
Status
Released
First Release
June 16, 2025
Release Dates
Jun 16, 2025 (iOS)
Jul 28, 2025 (Android)
TBD (PC (Microsoft Windows))
Cross-Platform
Additional Websites
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aerial-raider/id6745239973 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.HappyBastardsStudios.AerialRaider&pcampaignid=web_share https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aerial-raider/id6745239973 https://www.happybastardsstudios.com/ https://www.twitch.tv/happy_bastards_studios https://www.youtube.com/@HappyBastardsStudios

Taxonomies

Genres Indie, Shooter, Strategy
Platforms Android, iOS, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Developers Happy Bastards Studios
Publishers Happy Bastards Studios
Perspectives Bird view / Isometric
Status Main Game