Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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In the year 2026, we finally have a game that recreates the feel of the original SteamBirds. Mach Speed Intercept is a simultaneous turn based air combat wargame heavily inspired by SteamBirds and X-Wing The Miniatures Game.

Plan your squadrons manuevers and see them play out in real time against your opponent. Clever use of tactics and weapons as well as predicting your enemy's moves will ultimately decide who comes out on top in this game of high octane combat.

In this video I showcase the very early alpha build which you can currently playtest if you want to by joining the Mach Speed Intercept Discord server. Link here: discord.gg/vTAxY3gDFF

This is a very early build of the game and everything is subject to change.

Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/3438610/Mach_Speed_Intercept

Link to SteamBirds gameplay: youtu.be/1DlWcVEuHhU

Link to X-Wing TMG video: youtu.be/J0igkDkY_fw

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Planes and Squadrons
6:50 Gameplay Starts
8:15 Core Game Mechanics
17:00 Missile Mechanics
24:15 Dogfight Begins
28:15 Tactics and Strategy
35:30 Conclusions