Boss pressure
Pattern-heavy fights force quick movement and sharper builds.
Free demo available now
Fast sci-fi survival roguelite. Wishlist now and play the free demo on Steam.
Boss fights. Pilot builds. Upgrade chaos. One more run.
Survive the core
Fast runs, huge pressure, sharp builds.
Pick a pilot, stack upgrades, dodge the swarm, and break through bosses that turn each run into a moving puzzle.
Play the free demo on SteamGameplay proof
Built around readable chaos.
Every run pushes ship control, upgrade choices, and boss recognition harder.
15
attack abilities
28
run upgrades
39
relics
10
major boss encounters
8
pilots
Swarm control
Thread through enemy waves while your build starts to snowball.
Build variety
Stack upgrades, relics, and pilot strengths into different run plans.
Late-run intensity
Readable attacks, big effects, and the constant push for one more wave.
Pilot identity
Choose a signal and shape the run.
Each pilot changes the feel of a run through starting abilities, mastery bonuses, and the way their kit pushes upgrades forward.
Najko
Guardian Pilot built for fast attack speed and momentum.
Reina
Priestess of Life with durable, living-energy pressure.
Dawn
Eclipse Twin focused on radiant speed and precision.
Quick facts
A sci-fi survival roguelite with a live Steam demo.
Useful details for players comparing Aetheris Core to other run-based action roguelites and deciding whether to wishlist.
What is Aetheris Core?
Aetheris Core is a fast-paced top-down sci-fi survival roguelite and bullet-heaven game about pilot builds, starship movement, escalating enemy waves, and boss fights.
Is there a free demo?
Yes. The Aetheris Core demo is live on Steam now, so players can install it before the full release.
When is Aetheris Core planned to release?
Aetheris Core is planned for late summer 2026.
What games is it similar to?
Fans of run-based survival roguelites such as Vampire Survivors, Brotato, and Megabonk may recognize the one-more-run structure. Aetheris Core focuses that formula through sci-fi pilots, ship combat, build crafting, and boss pressure.
Where can I wishlist Aetheris Core?
Aetheris Core can be wishlisted on Steam. The Steam page also hosts the live demo and development updates.