Jun 1
Seismic Squirrel released Aether & Iron for PC via Steam. The decopunk RPG is set in a floating 1930s New York where anti-gravity aether technology lets cars and roads hover. Players control courier Jia, who must transport a researcher targeted by assassins. The game uses turn-based vehicle battles on a grid and a Talent Check dice system. It currently lacks Japanese support but plans to add it in 2026. The Steam version holds a Very Positive rating from 390 reviews.
May 27
On May 27, 2026, developer Seismic Squirrel updated the Steam demo of the narrative RPG "Aether & Iron" to include Japanese language support. The game is set in a fictional 1930s New York reimagined with anti-gravity technology, a setting the developer calls "decopunk." Players take the role of a courier navigating a dangerous underworld, with gameplay featuring turn-based vehicle battles and dice roll success checks. The demo's story was written by veterans of the "Far Cry," "Mass Effect," and "Sovereign Syndicate" series. As of the update, the demo has received 393 user reviews on Steam, earning a "Very Positive" rating, with players praising its world-building and story. The full version of "Aether & Iron" is also planned to receive Japanese localization, though no release date for that update has been announced. The game is available on PC and Mac via Steam at a price of 2,800 yen.