Aleste Branch is an upcoming sequel for the Aleste series

Aleste Branch features a gameplay similar to the earlier titles in the series but with various modern touches. The player can choose between three playable ships, each with its own weapons arsenal, with the game utilizing a vertically-oriented screen similar to Senjin Aleste. The ships are equipped with a standard, forward-firing gun which can upgraded and can equip different sub-weapons by picking up their corresponding icons. This time, the sub-weapons can be charged up by holding the shot button, unleashing a powerful attack which can be used only a limited number of times.