SideGunner
Tactical space combat. Time loops. Trust your squad.
About the Game
SideGunner is a top-down tactical space combat game where you command a squad of pilots through time-looped missions. Each run carries consequences — your crew remembers how you led them, and trust is earned or lost with every decision.
Switch between RTS-style squad commands and direct control of any ship. Hack enemy stations, rescue downed pilots, and uncover a deeper mystery about the nature of your own command authority.
Genre: Top-down tactical shooter / squad management with roguelike time-loop progression.
Key Features
Squad-Based Tactical Combat
Command a team of specialized pilots, each with unique weapons and abilities. Position your squad, assign targets, and coordinate attacks.
Time Loop Meta-Progression
Death resets the mission, but knowledge persists. Each loop reveals new paths, dialogue, and strategies as the story unfolds.
Trust-Based Pilot Relationships
Your squad watches how you lead. Sacrifice a pilot carelessly and the others remember. Build trust to unlock new abilities and storylines.
Dual Control Modes
Seamlessly switch between top-down RTS command and direct piloting of any ship in your squad.
Override System
Hack enemy AI stations to turn the battlefield in your favor. But every override raises questions about who's really in control.
Rescue & Tow Mechanics
Downed pilots can be rescued mid-mission. Tow disabled ships to safety or scavenge them for parts — every choice matters.
Meet the Squad
Five pilots. Five specializations. One crew that has to trust each other to survive.
Buster
Rescuer & Tow Specialist
Engie
Repair & Support
Heavy
Enforcer & Chaingun
Melee
Close-Quarters Combat
Gramps
Long-Range Sniper
Screenshots
Screenshots and gameplay footage will be added as development progresses.
Development Status
SideGunner is in active development. Core gameplay mechanics — squad control, combat, time loop progression, and trust systems — are being built and iterated on.
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Contact
For inquiries about SideGunner or ATAWorks: hello@ataworks.ai