Skies Above

About

Skies Above drops you in the middle of a sci-fi showdown as the commander of a tiny warrior squad. Your job is to stop a massive mechanical beast, the last Leviathan, from fleeing the planet, while fending off waves of corporate robots. The game mixes real-time combat with strategic puzzle-solving, requiring you to balance resource management, team positioning, and quick reflexes. Set against a backdrop of floating islands and neon-lit ruins, the action leans into fast-paced arcade vibes with a focus on cooperative play between your squad members. September 2024 brings it to PC, Switch, and other platforms for solo or local co-op sessions. What catches attention is the game’s tight feedback loop between action and problem-solving. Unlike many action-puzzle hybrids, Skies Above keeps both elements in constant conversation, you’ll use the environment to disable enemy drones just as often as you’ll shield allies during boss fights. Early builds from HungryDingo show strong art direction and a soundtrack that leans into retro synthwave without feeling derivative. With no microtransactions and a runtime around 10, 15 hours, it’s a focused indie package that plays like a love letter to 90s-style co-op shooters.