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Project AETHER: First Contact
As a threat from beyond looms over the solar system, Project Aether is ready to deploy! Take control of the Aether prototype in a variety of environments to combat this alien threat.
As a threat from beyond looms over the solar system, take control of the AETHER prototype in this rhythmic and tactical space shooter - fusing classic arcade-style action with stunning 3D environments and an engaging sci-fi story.
About Project AETHER: First Contact
- Released
- February 2020
- Developer
- Sleepy Spider Studios
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows) · Nintendo Switch
Where to get it
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Browse everything
Sorted, filterable and paged. Every link goes to the author’s own download.
From the developers
Official announcements, newest first. Posted on Steam.
- Community AnnouncementsWorkshop Update ReleaseGreetings to all our new and existing players! It’s taken us longer than we thought it would, but we are so excited to finally be able to bring the Workshop Update to Project AETHER! The highlight of this update is the mission editor. You will be able to create and customize your own levels, and share them with the community! You can mix and match any of the enemies that appear throughout the g...
- Community AnnouncementsWorkshop Update AnnouncementCreate and customize your own missions in the new Workshop Update for Project AETHER! In this new free update, you'll be able to use unique hazards and ships from across the game as well as three all-new enemy types to build any challenge you can imagine, from full length missions to chaotic survival trials. You can share your missions with the community, and take on countless player-made missi...
- Community AnnouncementsVersion 1.01 PatchHey everyone, the version 1.01 patch for Project AETHER is now live! This update was mainly focused on adding Steam Input integration, but there are a few bug fixes included. We've also added a feature that allows you to change the game options from within a mission. Full Patch Notes: General: -Added option selection to the in-game menus -Achievement menu and high score scroll changed from left...
- Community AnnouncementsUpcoming patchHey all, just wanted to let you know that we've got a post launch patch in the works, we're hoping to get it out next week. This patch will be aiming to address some controller issues that have been reported, as well as fix a few bugs and add a few quality of life improvements, like being able to change your options from within missions. Until then, just keep on flying. Full patch notes will be...
- Community AnnouncementsProject AETHER: First Contact Now Available!We couldn't be more excited about the launch of Project AETHER! The game is now available for all to enjoy, so hone your piloting skills and take on the challenge!
- Community AnnouncementsOnly 7 days left!We are so excited for Project AETHER's imminent launch! It's been a long road, but the game is almost ready to be deployed. Hopefully you're looking forward to the date as much as we are! Project AETHER has been a labour of love from all of us at Sleepy Spider Studios, and we want you to have a great time playing it. Happy flying everyone! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33707941/29d8bdeaa746aca81a088b9521a...
- Mods indexed
- 10
- Versions
- 0
- Newest tracked
- none yet
- Most disruptive update
- No breakage data for this game
of 33 on Steam Workshop
Most downloaded
Measured from the source's own counts, summed across every release.
- MEGATURRETSThe reactor has made some megaturrets. Have fun :)655 downloads
- DetonationCan you handle a whole army of detonators?111 downloads
- Missile MayhemThe Pelior facility has recently started mass producing Striker ships, and these things are starting to get out of hand. It's time to confront this threat head on. Prepare yourself to face missiles... lots of missiles.80 downloads
- Easy ModeA nice, easy level against simple enemies. Great for new players getting a feel for the game.78 downloads
- The SnakeCan you survive the snake's constant onslaught of bullets?36 downloads
- Defense of CaenesCaenes is under attack! Get over there ASAP and clear out their forces before they can damage the facility!36 downloads
- The MultishipWhat happens when you combine several ships into one? This.36 downloads
- Laser Grid Madness TMThe original Laser Grid Madness level! There is one safe spot! Good luck!28 downloads
- Drone Ascended V1.0Best drone is best.24 downloads
- Rings AboundLook at all of these fast moving Spreadshots!16 downloads
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Why Project AETHER: First Contact mods break
A mod is compiled against one version of a game. When the game updates, anything that reached into the parts that moved stops working, and it usually stops working silently rather than with a message that explains itself.
That is what the table above counts. It is not a guess: each row is a mod the community has reported as broken by that specific release. The number is a fair measure of how disruptive an update was, and it is the reason people delay updating a game they have modded heavily.
Common questions
Does IndexGG host Project AETHER: First Contact mods?
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Where does the compatibility data come from?
From the communities that maintain it in the open, not from guesswork. Each claim carries how it is known, so a reported breakage is never presented as though the author said it.
Why is a mod listed as broken when it works for me?
Compatibility depends on your exact game version and the rest of your load order. A mod marked as broken in one release may work fine on an older one, which is exactly why the version is recorded next to the claim rather than a bare yes or no.