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Game
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Aaero
Developer Mad Fellows
Aaero is a rhythm action rail shooter video game developed by the two person British independent video game developer Mad Fellows. Aaero was released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows, via Steam, on April 11, 2017. Aaero: Complete Edition, a version with downloadable content and other add-ons was released for the Nintendo Switch on December 24, 2018. It was released in Japan on December 27, 2018. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
207 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 1, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
79
LovedLoved
142 positive · 37 negative
95% range 73–85%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 142 | 37 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 9 | 0 | 17 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
518 of 646 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
79% recommend · 143 yes, 38 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 181 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (875 of 1,062 positive).
Players praise the unique fusion of rhythm and rail shooter gameplay, calling it insanely fun and satisfying. [1][2][3] The EDM and dubstep soundtrack is widely celebrated as stellar and perfectly synced with the action. [1][4][3] Some reviewers criticize the forced controller requirement and high difficulty as major drawbacks. [5][6][7]
Liked
Representative posts
- [5]
A game that looks cool in video and screenshot but suprise !! you are forced to play with controller ..no keyboard or mouse ..just controller ..well Steam is for pc you should have option to choose if your game is best played with controller well let players decide don't force them ..if you want force them go to PS store !
- [1]
An insanely fun rhythm-shooter with good visuals and a great electronic soundtrack that really pulls you in. Flying through neon worlds while following the beat feels amazing, and taking down enemies in sync with the music never gets old. The controls are smooth (controller recommended), and the whole experience has a really cool vibe. Perfect if you’re into music-driven games.
- [2]
Aaero feels like someone fused a rhythm game with a rail shooter and somehow made it work way better than expected. Chasing light trails while blasting enemies to a killer EDM soundtrack is insanely satisfying once you get into the flow. It’s short, but every stage feels stylish and well-crafted. Definitely one of those “headphones on, brain off” games that deserves more attention.
- [3]
If Rez and Wipeout had a neon-drenched lovechild, it would be Aaero – ★★★★☆ Bullseyes: ✅ Unique concept and execution. Aaero combines rhythm game mechanics with a rail shooter that feels fresh and intuitive. Tracing the ribbon while following the music and targeting enemies constantly kept me locked in to the thrilling gameplay almost all the time. ✅ Stellar soundtrack. If you like EDM, dubstep, or bass-heavy tracks …
- [4]
Whether a rhythm game is going to be a rocking good time or a total cacophony is largely determined by the tunes it has at its disposal. Aaero has 15 songs on its soundtrack, and there's a real focus on the Drum and Bass, Dubstep, and EDM genres of music. Some of the bands that you'll be listening to include Noisa, Flux Pavilion, Habstakt, and Neosignal. There are some good songs in here, and I found myself tapping …
Summarised from 34 of the 210 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Aaero talk about unique and intuitive rhythm-shooter hybrid gameplay; those who didn't talk about requires a controller, no keyboard/mouse support. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
According to the video game review aggregator website Metacritic, Aaero received "generally favourable" reviews and a score of 77 on PlayStation 4, 80 on Xbox One and 83 on the Nintendo Switch. Kotaku's Mike Fahey said "Aaero came to my attention yesterday evening, after our managing editor, Riley MacLeod, sent me the following message: "Yo I'm playing this new rhythm game Aaero and you should check it out!" So I checked it out, fell in love, and figured I would pass the word along." Forbes contributor Mitch Wallace gave Aaero a score of 9.5/10 and commented "For the most part, the wait between quality, innovative, and original music games is rather unbearable. But once in a blue moon,…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 207 · most liked firstAn insanely fun rhythm-shooter with good visuals and a great electronic soundtrack that really pulls you in. Flying through neon worlds while following the beat feels amazing, and taking down enemies in sync with the music never gets old. The controls are smooth (controller recommended), and the whole experience has a really cool vibe. Perfect if you’re into music-driven games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Action game that combines shooter gameplay with rhythm mechanics, where you control a ship and follow lines of light synchronized with the music NOTE: This game requires a controller, you wont be able to play without one! ✅The music blends with the gameplay, meaning the flight path affects the sound, which helps you better understand the composition ✅Each level has its own music track ✅The game features both global and friends leaderboards, so you can see who has which score ✅Boss fights ✅3…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thanks to the awesome team at @madfellowsgames.bsky.social for this opportunity to play Aaero 2 before its official launch date! Been super excited to give this title a go! twitch.tv/Cerulikat
positive · AI labelView post →It's my mission in 2025 to play through as many of my random Steam games as I can and I've had this game in my library for I don't even know how long. Today was the day for Aaero, and it exceeded my expectations. The Sand Worm level blew me away, such a cool rhythm game, looking forward to playing the rest of the levels.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aaero is being given away for free over on Fanatical, and it should be a solid game to add to your #SteamDeck library: steamdeckhq.com/you-can-get-...
neutral · AI labelView post →We strive to be the best, and provide the best.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →thanks to FANATICAL i got this for free, and i am ashamed i had no idea this game even existed, i love rhythm games so much and this goes with the best of them, considering this is bound by a controller and not VR or Motion controll. Anw, one thing needs to be said, most rhythm games, u need to choose a couple of bangers , this one has almost all bangers , but of course, the fanboy in me saw that KATY B. has a song, so i went nuts, also ''I CAN'T STOP'' ranks highly, but around 90% of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game that looks cool in video and screenshot but suprise !! you are forced to play with controller ..no keyboard or mouse ..just controller ..well Steam is for pc you should have option to choose if your game is best played with controller well let players decide don't force them ..if you want force them go to PS store !
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rhythm game that will spin your analogs like a crazy until rubber comes off your sticks (both of them!). Gameplay divided into segments, they change depending on the track. Grind through rails or fly freely while dodging obstacles and shooting down drones. Lock on and release rockets to obliterate foes. When grinding restore your ship's health or lose it by missing. Plenty of tracks to choose from. Game goes from super easy to super hard so expect some difficulties. Complete levels to unlock…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With most rhythm games your movements feel like they go with the music and feel smooth, I don't feel that from this game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aaero feels like someone fused a rhythm game with a rail shooter and somehow made it work way better than expected. Chasing light trails while blasting enemies to a killer EDM soundtrack is insanely satisfying once you get into the flow. It’s short, but every stage feels stylish and well-crafted. Definitely one of those “headphones on, brain off” games that deserves more attention.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love rhythm games but this one misses the mark - the combat mechanics ruin all the fun. I tried the demo for the second version and I still don't like it. Try the demo first before buying to see if you're into the combat mechanics - OST is top notch though.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Whether a rhythm game is going to be a rocking good time or a total cacophony is largely determined by the tunes it has at its disposal. Aaero has 15 songs on its soundtrack, and there's a real focus on the Drum and Bass, Dubstep, and EDM genres of music. Some of the bands that you'll be listening to include Noisa, Flux Pavilion, Habstakt, and Neosignal. There are some good songs in here, and I found myself tapping along with the beats more than once. That said, I do wish there were more songs.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Every stage in Aaero is broken into two segments. One of these segments takes some clear inspiration from music shooter Rez. In it you'll be flying around in your spaceship, using an on-screen cursor to lock onto and shoot lasers at enemies. Once you've locked onto what you want, or if you've hit the max of eight targets, you can press a button and fire a laser. Of course, it does get a little deeper than that with a twist of its own. In Aaero, how fast your laser fires is dependent on how…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the gameplay, like the graphics and enjoy the soundtrack very much. I REALLY want to like this game, but it's just way too difficult.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's common for games to take inspiration from others that make it great in the genre. At some point, I believe Rez and Gitaroo Man got together to have a wedding, even though I wasn't actually there to see it. Now we have Aaero, the child of the two. It borrows shooting elements from Rez while tying it together with the need to stick to a rhythm line as close as possible, similar to Gitaroo Man. All this while trying to make an identity of its own with a low-poly aesthetic.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If Rez and Wipeout had a neon-drenched lovechild, it would be Aaero – ★★★★☆ Bullseyes: ✅ Unique concept and execution. Aaero combines rhythm game mechanics with a rail shooter that feels fresh and intuitive. Tracing the ribbon while following the music and targeting enemies constantly kept me locked in to the thrilling gameplay almost all the time. ✅ Stellar soundtrack. If you like EDM, dubstep, or bass-heavy tracks then Aaero really delivers. Every twist, beat drop, and laser blast is in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aaero is a very simple arcadelike Nintendo Switch game that got dumped on Steam as a cash grab (don't believe me, look at the price!). It's just an autotunnelrunner/QTE/rhythm game hybrid, and not a good one. The graphics here are some of the worst, laziest attempt at video game "art" I've ever seen. It's hard to suggest this game even has graphics. It's mostly fuzzy/untextured, basic low poly blocks and blobs, with neon colouring slapped on to try disguise the laziness. It's clear the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What does a Lovecraftian survival horror game have in common with an alien rhythm shooter?🐙👾 Well both Beneath and Aaero 2: Black Razor Edition are releasing physically for the PlayStation 5 on August 11! @wiredproductions.com
neutral · AI labelView post →Really fun, it started slow but it got better with time. Aaero 7/10 Heisen
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Add PS5 controller support and I’ll reconsider this review. Yes, I know there are third party apps that make a PS5 controller be seen as an xbox controller, but I don't want to do all that for a indie game...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →perfect! recomm!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is hands down the best rythm game I've played (only because I can't play Beat Saber). It's unique, very well designed for controllers, has amazing music and somehow made it all look epic in the way. The game even features boss battles...it's a damn rythm game that has you figting with giant creatures, how cool is that?! But yeah I would recommend it to anyone with a controller, not just for rythm game lovers. (Warning, game is pretty hard and levels are locked by stars, which you earn…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yall... You have NO idea how excited I am. Stay tuned for my review of #Aaero2 coming soon! I *loved* The first Aaero game. I'm SO looking forward to seeing all that they've done in this rebuilt-from-the-ground-up awesomeness. ^_^ @madfellowsgames.bsky.social #keymailer #madfellowgames
positive · AI labelView post →Spell your username with video game titles! This will be fun 😅😅 VVVVVV Inside My Radio Castle Crashers Windowkill Aaero Left 4 Dead 2 Klang Electronic Super Joy Relic Hunters Zero
neutral · AI labelView post →Nice game. My only criticism is that the menus and the main interface is very bright white. I know that's the artistic choice, but it's hard on the eyes, specially ehn playing in a dark room. It would be nice to have the option for a dark mode.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Release Date Trailer - Aaero 2 Black Razor Edition youtu.be/WS3LCDaoWU8 #Aaero2 #Trailer #IndieGames
neutral · AI labelView post →I like the concept, but the shooting part is hard AF, NGL that ruined it for me. No thanks..
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🚨 FREE GAME ALERT 🚨 🔔Aaero 💥Is on a #Giveaway on #Fanatical 📅Ends on Nov 27th, but the keys are limited 🕹️Type: Solo Rhythm Action Rail Shooter ☑️Reviews: Very Positive ✅SteamDB Rating: 78.74% 🔗Link:⬇️ www.fanatical.com/en/game/aaero #Aaero #GamingNews #RythmGame #IndieGames
neutral · AI labelView post →Need to do shooting at the right time. What is the right time? Even the dev can't explain it in the discussion. Sometime, block appear in your path. Impossible to see before hand, need to learn the level. Music is really not the best.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Like old school space shooters
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun Rhythm game for beginners Even though I am terrible at rhythm games, I am still enjoying Aaero (base game)! The 15 base levels gradually get harder across the game's 3 difficulty modes. Each difficulty tier is locked behind the completion of previous tier. While that sounds repetitive, the levels get significantly more challenging by introducing more enemies + less forgiving rhythm multiplier, which keeps the levels fresh and fun.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ hard time playing this. Kept getting killed due to stupid controls, mechanics not working like the laser, locking on, too strict reaction times, etc. Maybe I'm more photosensitive than I thought, but a lot of the game just blurs into the environment and I miss a lot of game cues. I really want to enjoy this game, but just can't.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quite the amazing little rhythm game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's time for another game giveaway for my Bluesky followers. These are the games I'm giving away: Aaero 2 Airship: Kingdoms Adrift Atone: Heart of the Elder Tree Doodle Derby Dust Fleet Guild of Darksteel Hacknet Nuclear Dawn Technotopia Comment below if you're a follower and have DM's open.
neutral · AI labelView post →The best part of this game is that it has a name my Husky can pronounce. The worst part is that they'd rather sequelize than just turn new track compilations into DLC. I never argue ON BEHALF of DLC, but if you're going to be the Wipeout XL of rhythm games, in the vein of Guitar Hero, it makes sense. What doesn't make sense is launching an entirely different but exactly the same game to play more of exactly these kinds of tracks this game was already for. That was a weird choice.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is probably very cool and enjoyable but unfortunately it requires a controller - you can't play with a mouse and keyboard.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →日本語まとめは最後 (A Japanese summary is at the bottom.) Try 2h Although 92% reviews are positive, it doesn't reflect the truth well. Only 83% players beat the 2nd stage, and 64% the 3rd. And this downward curve continues. See [url=https://steamcommunity.com/stats/499890/achievements]the global achievement stat . Anyway if it hooks you, you'll see it within 2hr. Try, and like or refund. Table of Contents * Pros * A rhythm game? On-rails shooter? * Die-and-learn loop Among those who've beaten…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →no dont buy that if you only want to do normal (1 or 2 hours) the game is fine but when you get furter its get AFFUL. this is why only 4% get the first level and stop there... look a the achievement dont look at the comment like me, every level have a achievement. Every attack are impossible to avoid, you have to shoot a them but you simply cannot shoot fast ennough to kill everything... also there is no respawn protection so you just get spawn kill after you first death why having 3 life?…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I will suffer a lot trying to 100% this. Highly recommend having a good controller, precision is important. Controller drift and bad stick feel/range for extra challenge 🙃 Pretty cool game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun little game that is easy to get into, even for someone like me who doesn't play rythm games. The gameplay and the music sucks you right in, though you def have to like techno/dubstep to enjoy the songs. I like the implicit storytelling with the aestetics and the bossfights, just enough to build a stage for the levels. Only criticism would be that sometimes you get stuck in a dmg loop when you get hit at an unfortunate time with the smaller enemy waves which can end the level quite…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aaero is a visually stunning rhythm action rail shooter that combines high-speed sci-fi shooting with an amazing licensed EDM soundtrack. The game features gameplay where you pilot a spacecraft through alien environments, following light ribbons that represent the music while simultaneously shooting enemies. It offers a challenging experience with multiple difficulty levels, and a Chill Out mode lets players enjoy the music and levels stress-free. The gameplay involves precise controls: the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎉"Aaero"🎉 STEAM KEY is Free at Fanatical! (Limited Time) Link:⬇️ www.fanatical.com/en/game/aaero
neutral · AI labelView post →[Game Bundle] Wired's Safe In Our World Anniversary Bundle. $8: | Game Name | | |-----------|----------| | Those Who Remain | https://store.steampowered.com/app/715380/Those_Who_Remain | | Fractured Minds | https://store.steampowered.com/app/688740/Fractured_Minds | | Tin Hearts | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1831700/Tin_Hearts | | The Last Worker | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1579280/The_Last_Worker | | Tiny Troopers: Global Ops |…
neutral · AI labelView post →Free Play So.. Aaero, Death Stranding, Army Of Ruin or whatever else is in my library. Go here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Twitch.tv/Sahro_Kapti No talking heads or annoying overlays just the damn game(s). #promosky #streamer #livestream #FDT
neutral · AI labelView post →You're gonna wub every beat of it. High-energy rhythm based game-play set to a soundtrack that's going to have you tapping your feet to it whether you're a fan of EDM or not. Easy to enjoy and insanely difficult to master.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yeah, Blade Chimera. It's the game I posted about the other day when we started talking about Aaero and Hazelnut Hex. Comes out Thursday. Team Ladybug is great.
neutral · AI labelView post →Just started playing #Aaero from @madfellowsgames.bsky.social on my Steam Deck today, and WHOA. I expected some difficulty, but it doesn’t hold your hand *at all* past the (optional) tutorial! I’m gonna have to replay a lotta these levels just to continue on!
neutral · AI labelView post →I've had this game for awhile now. Fun to pick up every once in awhile. Great music in the game and when you get going in rhythm it can be very satisfying. Simple but also challenging, I would definitely recommend just based on the music alone, if thats your thing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just purchased Aaero 2, the sequel to my favorite rhythm game bar none. Mad Fellows have once again nailed the look and feel of an interactive visualizer, and assembled a killer soundtrack to boot. Support your local indie devs, guys. This is one of those crazy good ones.
positive · AI labelView post →Rating:6/10 Completion difficulty:4/10 Controller only This is a cute game based on the music. The exteriors are fun, though some targets are frustrating to find and some of the later levels get relatively difficult. Overall pretty good especially if you're fond of electronic music.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love to play it in hardest mode and completing the levels! Loved the game since day one and eager for the 2 that is coming soon :3 will definitely buy it. #Everyone that see me play it find it intense and goes wooooow because of the lines and obstacles and enemies/ammos coming at you so I say that everyone is impressed by it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short but sweet. Go for 100%!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've played a lot of rhythm games and I'm quite good at them. I love the concept of this game, and I love the music. I beat the entire normal difficulty and started working on advanced. That said, there are some basic design issues with this game that are super frustrating. The game frequently sends homing projectiles at you that sit on the edge of the screen outside of lock-on range, even if you are pointing your stick as far towards them as you can, and you are not at maximum lock targets.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, this is the most outstanding audio game I have ever played in terms of visual effects, without a doubt. However, some of the later tracks pose a higher level of difficulty. While completing them may not be challenging, achieving a five-star rating is no easy feat, especially for players who are new to using a controller. The only regret is that there will be no further updates, isn't it?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With Twitter limiting the amount of tweets people see every day, I started posting a daily Indiegame recommendation there, to make sure at least one nice post makes it to their timeline ^^ Today I recommend Aaero, a wonderful rhythm Shooter! (with a sequel underway!) https://youtu.be/11QiGHtJ07I
positive · AI labelView post →Very fun rhythm game designed around twin-stick controller inputs. Also very short at ~90 minutes total playtime on Normal with DLC. The game does reward you for mastering the mechanics however, there are secrets to find and the track list is quite good so if you enjoy optimizing your play you should enjoy this for a while. I will say the DLC levels are quite nice and add new assets however I do not like the tracks for one of the DLCs. I suggest you look up the tracks beforehand to see if you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aaero is a rhythm, music game using interesting controller inputs, where left stick controls your ship while the right stick controls your aim. Difficulty wise, the Master difficulty is REALLY tough. Miss too many notes and you fail. If you get hit once, you will fail. Visually this is an appealing game. Lyrically it's more Dubstep. Beat-wise, it's FIRE! IT'S LIT FAM! I really had fun playing this game, the only downside I had, is that you need to buy some of the DLC's (2) to complete this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been playing a game of a genre I don't particularly like about music I don't usually enjoy, so trust me when I say that this one is cool af.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I guess not enough people gave enough of a damn to review this game, there is no other way I can explain the "very positive" reviews to myself. Since not even 50% of players finished the first level, not even 40% managed to finish the second and about 30% finished the third, there is reason to believe that the majority of reviews are pretty misleading. I didn't like the music, which is fine since that is subjective but my controller (PS4) either wasn't properly supported or didn't work right…
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