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Pilot a ship through alien stages, tracing music-linked light ribbons while dodging hazards and locking onto enemies to fire.
Released 11 Apr 2017
Trace Music Ribbons
Shoot On The Beat
Lock On And Fire
Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.
Developed by Mad Fellows · Published by Wired Productions









Aaero is a music-driven action game in which you pilot a ship through stylized alien environments. Each stage pairs a soundtrack track with a route of glowing ribbons that you follow to stay in time with the music.
Steer along the ribbons, avoid obstacles, and use a second stick to target enemies before firing. Shooting close to the beat can improve your score, while misses and damage can lower your scoring multiplier. Stages also include boss encounters and hidden collectibles.
Earn stars through your performance to unlock more stages and higher difficulty levels. The game includes a Chill Out mode, score leaderboards, and requires a controller with dual analogue sticks.
In this helpfulness-selected sample, players who enjoy Aaero often praise its electronic soundtrack and the way following light ribbons and shooting enemies combine with the music. Reviewers also call out the stylized visuals, boss fights, and demanding score-chasing. Some find the challenge and star-based unlocking frustrating, and the controller-only requirement is a recurring drawback.
Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.
Independent micro-studio ‘Mad Fellows’ brings you a unique and innovative game featuring music from Noisia, Flux Pavilion, Katy B, The Prototypes, Neosignal and many more.
N.B. A controller with dual analogue sticks is required to play Aaero. (e.g. Xbox 360/One, PlayStation DualShock etc.)
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Steam Deck | Playable |
| Achievements | 92 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 5 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |