Begin building and upgrading your airship ahead of its feature in June Steam Next Fest!
[Nova Scotia, Canada – May 15, 2026] — Ready to take to the skies?The demo for Ballast Studio’s Cloudbreaker, an upcoming tactical roguelite survivorslike, launched today on Steam! This is your chance to dive in and begin transforming your ship into an engine of destruction ahead of Steam Next Fest this June.
It’s the worst case scenario: Haven is sinking. Power is waning, food is dwindling, and gathering the engine parts to defend against Biotes grows more difficult by the day. As a Cloudbreaker, it’s your mission to recover a Bloil Crystal to ensure Haven’s survival for generations to come.
Your ship is your greatest weapon. As you tear through hordes of Biotes, the lingering biotech experiments of past civilizations, continue to upgrade your ship’s arsenal by securing new engine parts and equipping them in the Engine Grid: an inventory management puzzle system. Each engine part interacts with the grid differently, and if you’re strategic about it, you can create powerful synergies. As you upgrade, regenerate, and grow more powerful, you’ll find it easier to cut through new layers of cloud and get closer to the Bloil Crystal each run.
About Cloudbreaker
- Explore & Survive – Descend through a dangerous sky-world filled with ruins, resources, and waves of enemies as you push deeper into the clouds.
- Engine Grid System – Upgrade your ship using an inventory management puzzle system where Engine Part placement determines your power and build.
- Build Synergies – Combine unique Engine Parts and relics to create powerful interactions that evolve your strategy every run.
- Unlockable Airships – Expand your fleet with ships that feature distinct Engine Grid layouts and abilities, supporting varied playstyles.
- Deep Customization – Upgrade ships and weapons through dedicated upgrade trees to tailor each run to your preferred strategy.
- Boss Battles – Take on bosses and mini-bosses that test your build and execution.
- Full Controller Support – Play with Keyboard + Mouse or full Controller support.
Haven is awaiting your arrival, download the Cloudbreaker demo today on Steam! Don’t forget to drop a wishlist to show the devs some love, and also stay up-to-date on the latest Cloudbreaker news.
About Ballast Games
Ballast Games is a two-person studio from Nova Scotia, Canada. They are setting out to hand craft concise, aesthetically considered games.
