A hand-drawn 2D arcade shooter about pilots, memory, and survival in the endless sky. Play as a Polish or Soviet fighter pilot battling waves of enemies in a minimalist, emotional story about courage, solitude, and the will to live above the clouds.

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About This Game

People of Skies is a two-dimensional action game where shooting is not just about combat, but also about survival and memory.
It tells the story of pilots — people torn from the ground and thrown into the sky, which became their only home.

The project was born from a desire to tell a wartime story without pathos, but with emotion.
The player takes on the role of a Polish or Soviet pilot who faces endless waves of enemy aircraft alone. It is not only a struggle to survive, but also to find meaning in a world where the sky marks the border between life and death.

Gameplay

  • Classic arcade-style gameplay – fast controls, dynamic air battles, and waves of enemies.

  • Minimalistic, hand-drawn 2D graphics inspired by old wartime films.

  • Two aircraft to choose from – Polish and Soviet fighters, each with different characteristics.

  • Scoring and survival system – three lives, increasing difficulty, and personal challenge.

  • Music and sound design that build atmosphere and emotion.

The game does not aim for realism. 

Theme

People of Skies presents the sky as a space of emotion – fear, courage, and longing.
There are no dialogues or complex storytelling elements. Only the sound of the engine, the whistle of bullets, and the silence after an explosion.

Features

  • Simple, atmospheric arcade shooter gameplay

  • Hand-crafted backgrounds and aircraft designs

  • Short, intense sessions with score-based replayability

  • Music style combining ambient tones and piano themes

  • Story told through imagery and atmosphere rather than words

From the Creator

People of Skies is a new project created instead of the unfinished and abandoned People of Mine.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game contains strong language, disturbing themes, psychological horror, depictions of violence and trauma, and references to cult activity. Player discretion is advised.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Integrated graphics (Intel HD 4000 or equivalent)
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Dedicated GPU (e.g. NVIDIA GTX 750 / AMD R7 260X or better)
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated or better
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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