- Acecraft is now available on iOS and Android
- This retro-inspired bullet hell shooter combines classic animation aesthetics with fresh gameplay
- Developer Skystone Games has secured a launch collaboration with Tom and Jerry
While throwback games are common, they can range from nostalgic NES and Sega Genesis homages to unexpected innovations. Acecraft exemplifies the latter—a charming cartoon-style bullet hell shooter that just launched on iOS and Android.
At first glance, you might mistake Acecraft for a game from the creators of Cuphead. However, its distinctive rubber-hose animation style, reminiscent of classic cartoons, is entirely Skystone Games' original creation. Though visually familiar, Acecraft carves out its own unique space.
The retro aesthetic wraps around a solid, well-executed bullet hell experience. Players control a cartoon character piloting an aircraft through 2D levels, evading enemies and waves of projectiles before facing challenging boss encounters.
Surprise Attack
Acecraft's launch has been supported by an extensive marketing campaign. Beyond online ads and their presence at PAX 2025, Skystone Games secured a collaboration with animation legends Tom and Jerry.
This partnership is a significant achievement. Now that Acecraft is globally available, the real test begins. Bullet hell enthusiasts are discerning, and the genre is notoriously unforgiving to casual players. Can Skystone strike the right balance between challenge and accessibility? Will the rubber-hose animation become iconic or remain a novelty? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, explore some of the top titles in this genre. Check out our list of the best bullet hell games for iOS to see what skills you'll need to survive the relentless action.
