- The Mission: Navigate a decaying megastructure as a scavenger drone pilot to recover unstable “Nullstar” energy fragments.
- The Hook: A high-speed, 2D precision platformer featuring a unique Flight Path System for drifting and thruster control.
- The Content: 100 levels across 5 distinct worlds, complete with online leaderboards and a hardcore challenge mode.
- Launch Details: Releasing April 16, 2026, for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at $9.99.
In the silent, hollowed-out husks of humanity’s greatest structures, a tiny drone is the only thing standing between a dying world and total annihilation. Smash Attack Aus, a Hobart-based indie studio, has officially partnered with publisher indie.io to launch Nullstar: Solus—a precision platformer that swaps traditional jumping for high-octane drone flight.
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Precision in the Void: Sci-Fi Drone Platformer ‘Nullstar: Solus’ Arrives April 16
By Editorial Team | April 3, 2026
- The Mission: Navigate a decaying megastructure as a scavenger drone pilot to recover unstable “Nullstar” energy fragments.
- The Hook: A high-speed, 2D precision platformer featuring a unique Flight Path System for drifting and thruster control.
- The Content: 100 levels across 5 distinct worlds, complete with online leaderboards and a hardcore challenge mode.
- Launch Details: Releasing April 16, 2026, for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at $9.99.
In the silent, hollowed-out husks of humanity’s greatest structures, a tiny drone is the only thing standing between a dying world and total annihilation. Smash Attack Aus, a Hobart-based indie studio, has officially partnered with publisher indie.io to launch Nullstar: Solus—a precision platformer that swaps traditional jumping for high-octane drone flight.
Scavenging the Megastructure
Set in a far-flung future, humanity’s survival depends on “Nullstar,” an infinite but dangerously unstable energy source. When these power cores reach a critical mass, they become ticking time bombs capable of erasing planets. Players take on the role of an Archivist drone pilot, sent into the crumbling orbits of lost civilizations to retrieve these precious shards before it’s too late.
Mastering the “Flight Path System”
Unlike standard platformers, Nullstar: Solus is built entirely around momentum and 360-degree flight.
- Drift and Thrust: The core skill lies in the Flight Path System. Players must toggle thrusters on and off to maintain top speed while using air brakes to drift through impossible corners.
- Speedrun Optimized: Every level is designed for rapid completion. As your flight skills improve and you climb the Online Leaderboards, you’ll unlock encrypted “Flight Logs” that piece together the game’s mysterious lore and the history of the Archivists.
- Deadly Hazards: From mechanical sentries to organic overgrowth, the megastructure is filled with traps designed to turn your high-tech drone into space junk.
100 Levels of Escalating Peril
The game spans 5 distinct worlds, ranging from nature-reclaimed ruins to dark, industrial labyrinths.
- The Learning Curve: While the initial levels are accessible to beginners, the difficulty spikes as you reach later worlds, culminating in a Challenge Mode for hardcore players that features even darker, more punishing environments.
- Tight Design: Each of the 100 levels is short and focused, encouraging players to hit “Restart” until they achieve the perfect, frictionless run.
Quick Specification: Nullstar: Solus
| Category | Details |
| Developer | Smash Attack Aus (Tasmania, Australia) |
| Publisher | indie.io (USA) |
| Genre | Sci-Fi 2D Precision Platformer / Speedrunner |
| Platforms | PC (Steam), Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S |
| Release Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Price | $9.99 |
| Levels | 100 across 5 Worlds |
| Audio | Soundtrack by Alec Shea |
A Global Indie Effort
What began in June 2024 as a personal project by lead developer Dean Baron has evolved into a 10-person international collaboration. With an art team scattered across the globe and audio by Alec Shea (ShapeVS, Broken Roads), the project has grown from a simple mechanical prototype into a visually striking sci-fi epic.
“The art was our biggest challenge,” Baron noted, “and the team truly brought this megastructure to life.” With its release just two weeks away, speedrunners and platformer fans alike are bracing for a test of pure, unadulterated skill.
Steam Store Page: Nullstar: Solus on Steam
