People of Skies

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.