<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Aether & Iron is a sci-fantasy RPG set in an alternate 1930s New York where the city floats using 'aether' technology.The game is inspired by art deco and 1930s detective comics, featuring turn-based combat with getaway cars.Players take on the role of a stylish smuggler, recruiting a crew and carrying contraband while improving three core stats.Success in the game is determined by dice rolls, adding a random element to the gameplay.Players can choose to be a savior, renegade, or symbol of resilience in a world of authoritarian barons.The game includes car chases with aether-powered roadsters that can be customized with various weapons and upgrades.Vehicular battles in Aether & Iron are grid-based, adding a strategic element to the combat.The developers, Seismic Squirrel, avoided labelling the game as 'aetherpunk' and focused on the unique gameplay mechanics.The writing in the game trailer has received positive feedback, adding to the anticipation for the game's release.