From Press Release:
Melbourne, Australia, June 1st, 2026 – Indie developer S-Bend Games is excited to announce their debut game, Freefall ‘95, is out now on Steam. Play as a sole survivor of a mid-air disaster, plummeting towards Earth through a variety of levels, from clear, blue skies to stormy mountains, erupting volcanoes, and more.
A Doomed Flight
Combine sick tricks, attempt deadly stunts, and collect items to build up huge brain-tickling scores. Dodge various airborne hazards such as broken aircraft parts and flaming debris, as each hit you take will deal damage and risk ending your run prematurely. Eventually, you’ll inevitably meet your doomed fate, only for you to wake back up on the plane, stuck in a twisted time loop, and do it all again. Inspired by classic arcade extreme sports games of the ‘90s, Freefall ‘95 takes the player back to simpler times with its nostalgic art style and soundtrack.
Perform Radical Tricks for Massive Combos
Well, don’t just sit there, do something! Throughout your free fall, make use of the items nearest to you by grabbing broken parts, passenger belongings, or even…snakes? Then, fall with style while performing tricks like backflips, somersaults, and the Worm. Picking up items while performing tricks seriously amplifies your score, so try your best to chain as many combos as you can before eating the ground face-first! Bullet hell fans will find a special treat waiting for them, as with each new level, new environmental-based objects, obstacles and quests are introduced. Ice blasts, lightning, and even flaming projectiles; each zone presents a checklist of challenges you must complete to advance. Aim for clean, smooth runs as you compete for high scores on the leaderboard against your friends on every level!
Meet Your Fellow Passengers
While in the peaceful confines of the pre-devastated plane, interact with your fellow passengers and take on quests to discover what might be causing this aviation nightmare. Spend your hard-earned coins from previous runs on useful items and upgrades that’ll make future falls more enjoyable. Try out each ability item, experiencing levels in wild new ways, and find items during your falls to share with other passengers for their insights. As you unlock new levels, uncover more of the narrative, slowly piecing together what’s really going on. If you’re lucky enough, you might just unravel the mystery and save yourself from a doomed flight… but do you really want to?
Mind-Bending Gadgets and Abilities
As you progress through the levels, you’ll collect unique items and gadgets that change how you play. Draw items to you with the Electromagnet, or use the Repulsor to clear your course of obstacles; all in the name of preserving your epic combos. Don’t stop there, though; combine the two to create an orbit of collectibles and hazards all around you. Teleports, Turbo Gloves, and more mind-bending gadgets await you in Freefall ‘95!
Game Features
- 5 sprawling levels reimagined across 3 difficulty tiers, 15 stages in all, devolving into bullet hell mania
- Dozens of arcade-style Challenge Levels for bite-sized, score-attack runs
- Roguelike Gauntlets: chain 3, 5, or 7 levels back-to-back on a single health bar, picking from 3-reward drafts as you hit milestones
- A deep combo system that allows for MASSIVE brain-pleasing numbers and scores.
- Arcade-like leaderboard with friends-only and worldwide options to keep it competitive and fun.
- A rich, time-bending narrative that will keep your brain wracking for answers.
- 25 total ability items and traits that allow the player to explore and experience levels in wild new ways.
- Experience unique arcade-themed challenges and side quests to help your fellow passengers, including capture the ring, maximum combo challenges, and more!
Interested in the timey-wimey, fast-falling fun? Head over to Steam and play Freefall ‘95 now! Follow along with the development on TikTok or Instagram, or keep up with all future updates by joining the Discord.
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About S-Bend Games
S-Bend Games is a three-person indie games studio based in Melbourne, Australia, with a focus on creating unique and fun experiences. Formed in 2024, their first game is due to release in June 2026: Freefall ‘95, an exciting arcade/adventure game about falling from a catastrophic plane disaster!
