Ariel 2072

⚡ An 8-bit style sci-fi space platformer

A high-tension futuristic duel: dodge, shoot and survive against unpredictable alien entities. Ariel 2072 is a fast-paced, brutal and replayable mini-arcade game.

🎮 Description

In 2072, a spacecraft on reconnaissance around Neptune is hit by enemy fire of unknown origin and crashes onto the surface of the moon Ariel. Here, the pilot finds an unknown alien settlement that you must clear of the entities that inhabit it, defeating the alien super-robots that control it.

🔁 High replayability

🎧 Sci-fi atmosphere with retro-futuristic audio

🕹️ Perfect for quick sessions, speedruns and challenges with friends

💖 Support development

Ariel 2072 is free, but if you enjoy it and want to support the project, you can leave a donation.

Your support helps me to:

• add new patterns and modes
• improve the game
• develop other sci-fi mini-arcade games
• expand the Ariel universe

Many thanks to those who decide to contribute.

🛠️ Controls

Movement: Left/Right Arrow keys

Jump/Double Jump: Up Arrow key

Shoot: [SPACE]

📦 Versions

Web – Playable directly in your browser

Windows / Linux / Mac – Standalone versions

📝 Development notes

The game is still in development: although it is mostly complete, there may still be bugs or things that need refinement. Despite this, it is still playable. 

Ariel 2072 was developed with Defold.