Take on the frequently ill-fated mantle of a space smuggler and navigate procedurally generated levels and ships, battle waves of menacing aliens and increasingly ludicrous random events, and scavenge for valuable loot amid the carnage.
Steeped in sci-fi blue collar nostalgia and high adventure, you may well find yourself fending off rogue planets while stuffing the body of an ill-fated crewmate into your ship’s engine — all in a day’s work as a spacefaring outlaw.
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“Airlock Arena is a chaotic, co-operative gaming experience that channels the gritty camaraderie of Starship Troopers, the unpredictability of a xenomorph infestation, and the maverick spirit of Han Solo,” says John Norvell, founder at Frostbane Studios, the indie developer behind Airlock Arena. “We aim to deliver a thrilling, unforgettable adventure where players band together to outsmart, outgun, and outlast the cosmic odds.”
Inspired by both Spelunky and FTL with a hefty dose of action, Airlock Arena promises emergent storytelling alongside frenetic real-time chaos for up to four players. As you embark on your smuggling journey, you'll encounter a variety of contract objectives, from cargo acquisition and delivery to rescue missions and artifact theft.
You’ll have to contend with more than the pitiless void of space and laser-happy robots in Airlock Arena. Simulated vacuum physics can doom or save you depending on your strategy. Plus, armed with a variety of tools, including the bolt pistol, energy blade, grapple beam, jetpack, and repair beam, you'll have the means to survive the suck…or not.
Airlock Arena is currently available for play as a brand new demo, with the full release landing in March 17, 2025.
"Players can look forward to a full campaign with high score tracking and additional co-operative in the full release of Airlock Arena,” adds Mason Norvell, co-founder at Frostbane Studios. “Plus punishing competitive modes to really push your skills to the limit."
Airlock Arena comes to PC via Steam in March 17, 2025, with a demo available now on the Steam Store. For more information or additional assets please contact Ethan Howe at ethan@gameifyouare.com.
About Frostbane Studios
Frostbane Studios is a collection of talented and dedicated Utah-based game developers crafting the games they've always wanted to play! Partially formed of a father-and-son team, Airlock Arena is Frostbane Studio’s flagship title. Airlock Arena’s blend of chaos, strategy, and humor is a reflection of Frostbane Studios' love of sci-fi and co-operative camaraderie.