Sky Raiders is a futuristic third-person shooter game set in a world of floating islands in the year 3169, following a cataclysmic meteor event. Players start with a jetpack on a small platform, which serves as the foundation for their base. The game offers a mix of exploration, cooperative play, and survival mechanics, with both peaceful zones for exploration and competitive PvP zones. It emphasizes resource management, marketplace economics, and skill development, allowing players to trade, craft, and upgrade their gear and strongholds.