Skyward Extraction

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Skyward Extraction is a multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Naughty Clogs and was released on May 30, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In a world devastated by a chaotic magical storm, survivors live atop floating islands and mountain peaks, avoiding the deadly and ever-shifting Stormwall below. Players explore this dangerous, changing realm to recover lost treasures and complete contracts, using various tools and upgrades to survive and delve deeper. Risk and reward intertwine as each passage shifts daily, challenging even the bravest explorers.

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Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a fun steampunk aesthetic and interesting mechanics that enhance the gameplay experience.
It offers a solid progression system with permanent upgrades and a variety of items to collect, making each run feel meaningful.
Playing with friends adds to the enjoyment, as the game is designed for cooperative play and provides plenty of laughs and scares.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, with enemies often being too fast and difficult to evade, leading to frustrating gameplay.
There is a lack of content and polish, with many players noting bugs and a need for more enemy variety and gameplay features.
The game can feel unforgiving, with mechanics that discourage risk-taking and a lack of a save feature, making progress difficult to maintain.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by a diverse array of monsters and engaging mechanics that enhance the experience, such as a strategic map system and a quest loop that allows for ship upgrades and item enhancements. While many players find the gameplay fun and immersive, some express frustration with certain mechanics, particularly regarding enemy tracking and perceived design flaws. Overall, the game offers a unique setting and a blend of thrilling elements that keep players invested.
- “There's a nice variety of monsters in this, and a lot of interesting mechanics that add to the lethal company style gameplay.”
- “I like the map mechanic; it allows you to take chances on more loot locations, as long as you keep ahead of the storm.”
- “The quest system gameplay loop allows us to slowly improve our ship and gather gold to purchase fun and interesting equipment that get enhanced by the level progression system mentioned earlier.”
- “This game is rough (not in a good way); it feels like the devs purposefully sabotaged their own game with some of the mechanics.”
- “The core mechanic is there, which is similar to Lethal Company and Murky Diver.”
- “The quest system gameplay loop allows us to slowly improve our ship and gather gold to purchase fun and interesting equipment that gets enhanced by the level progression system mentioned earlier.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is enhanced by a permanent progression and quest system that adds significance to player tasks, making each mission feel impactful. Players engage in a race against time to complete quests while managing resources like ship fuel and health, which do not reset after death. The narrative is enriched by the inclusion of unique rewards and engaging gameplay elements, although some players feel that the quest rewards could be more varied and meaningful.
- “Skyward Extraction takes the core concept of Lethal Company and expands on it with a quest system and progression system that persists through each playthrough, adding depth and excitement to the gameplay.”
- “The quest system gameplay loop allows us to slowly improve our ship and gather gold to purchase fun and interesting equipment that is enhanced by the level progression system.”
- “There's quests to keep it interesting, permanent progression, fun items that shake up the gameplay, and scary enemies that fit into terrifying environments.”
- “Not only are you in a race against time to complete your quest (akin to the 3-day limit in Lethal Company), you also have to keep track of your ship's fuel and HP, which do not reset per run/death.”
- “Your goal is to come back with the main object of a quest in a special dungeon to get the points you need for upgrading perks.”
- “Having permanent progression and quests makes your tasks feel a lot more important than the arbitrary 3 days to get money for a dubious deadline in Lethal.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received praise for their impressive art style, particularly within the Victorian and steampunk aesthetics, which many players find appealing. However, some users expressed frustration over the lack of customizable graphics settings, such as the option to disable motion blur. Overall, the detailed artwork and nostalgic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The art style is great and I love the tone that it sets.”
- “Great art style, nailed the aesthetic.”
- “I love the artwork and all of the little details throughout the game (i.e. bobble heads).”
- “Also, the lack of graphics settings (particularly to turn off motion blur) is a bit painful.”
- “The game looks great, but the graphics could use more variety and detail in certain areas.”
- “While I appreciate the artwork and the little details throughout the game, the overall graphics feel outdated.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat repetitive and the experience points system quite demanding. However, many still recommend the game overall, especially considering its price.
- “It can get a little bit repetitive, and the XP system is really grindy.”
- “The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself spending too much time grinding for levels instead of enjoying the story.”
music
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The music in the game is enjoyable and creates a pleasant atmosphere, particularly in the menu, though players wish it had a looping feature for extended enjoyment.
- “I sat in the menu vibing with the music; I just wish it looped.”
- “The soundtrack is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “Each track perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel immersive.”
- “I sat in the menu vibing with the music, but I wish it looped.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users noting it feels clunky and buggy; however, many still find it enjoyable and playable despite these problems.
- “The game is fun, but it's very buggy.”
- “It feels very clunky and buggy right now, but it's certainly playable.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its comedic movement mechanics, a variety of amusing ways to eliminate friends, and the presence of quirky monsters that contribute to the overall lighthearted experience. Players enjoy the humorous challenges, such as getting lost and encountering funny situations throughout their gameplay.
- “Not just that you get the funny movement, there are hundreds of ways to kill your friends; you can't go wrong!”
- “We got lost finding the door, then found our way in. There were funny monsters, and we died even more.”
optimization
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Overall, the game is well optimized, with only very minor bugs reported by users.
- “Very minor bugs, but overall seems very well optimized.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its cleverness and mystery, effectively keeping players on edge and prompting them to second-guess their surroundings.
- “If you're looking for a game that keeps you on edge while second-guessing what's around the corner, the atmosphere is genuinely clever and mysterious.”