# Iron Skies - prop plane shmup

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**Created:** [July 23, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/iron-skies-prop-plane-shmup/83043 "2026-07-23T12:33:55Z")\
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**Author:** ![benjames171](https://forum-defold.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/forum.defold.com/benjames171/32/34759_2.png) [@benjames171](https://forum.defold.com/u/benjames171)\
**Post date:** [July 23, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.defold.com/t/iron-skies-prop-plane-shmup/83043/1 "2026-07-23T12:33:56Z")

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**Iron Skies** is a retro-style vintage-plane shmup inspired by the 1942 series of games, _Loop Master_ and _War Against Destiny_ in particular.

Currently in early-mid development, I’m targetting mid December 2026 for release on Steam for Windows, Linux/SteamOS. Nintendo Switch version early next year.

There are 3 planes to choose from, each with a special weapon and varying stats - armour, gun and speed. Various power-ups, upgrades and bonuses can be collected during play, of course.

The full game will be a 7-stage affair, each stage in a distinct environment. As shmups tend to be quite short, there will be plenty of incentives to replay the game to experience new things.

The Steam page is live with a short demo for anyone wanting to try out the game at this early stage.

**Please wishlist if you’re interested!**

> **[Iron Skies on Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4848730/Iron_Skies/)**
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> Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.