Get ready for a brand new arcade style "shmup": Air Hares

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Released on the 14th of January, 2026, Air Hares is a brand new indie arcade-style "shmup" (shoot 'em up) and farming hybrid game. Developed by Wondoro LLC and published by indie.io, after the release, the game is especially notable for its "non-violent" approach to the bullet-hell genre, focusing on restoration rather than destruction.

From Dust to Carrots: How Air Hares Reimagines the Arcade Shooter

Unlike the traditional shoot-em-up games, where the goal is to blast the enemies (such as Crimzon Clover World EXplosion or DoDonPachi Resurrection), Air Hares reimagines the cockpit experience through "crop dusting" mechanics.

The players will play as Captain Rabbo Sunskipper (a bunny pilot) or her sidekick Dirk. The objective in the game is to fly over barren lands (Winrose Warren) to seed and water carrot fields. The players will have to dodge waves of enemies from the "Gale Gang" while precisely aiming their "seeds" and "water" at the ground tiles.

The game emphasizes player resource management and comba. It features a parry mechanic for close encounters and also allows players to perform barrel rolls to evade. As the game progresses, your' actions have an impact on the senario: when crops are sucessfully harvested, the desolate warren progresively transforms into a bustling metropolis, unlocking new recruits and plane upgrades.

Featuring 16 levels across 4 stages, each ending in a boss fight against the bird goons of the antagonist, Twin Horn, the game promises to bring endless fun to the players looking for action. Please make sure to check out the game, and use our comparison tool in order to purchase Air Hares for the cheapest price.

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I’m all about motorcycles, retro gaming, and the golden handheld era of the PSP and PS Vita. I love the thrill of the ride just as much as the nostalgia of classic games. I believe games can bring people together, spark creativity, and make the world a little brighter—one adventure at a time.