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Steel Seed
Developer Storm in a Teacup
Steel Seed is a stealth-action adventure set in a dark sci-fi world on the brink of extinction. Play as Zoe and her drone Koby as they explore a hostile underground facility. Uncover secrets, survive dangers, search for answers, and humanity’s last hope. From the Steam store page
237 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 25, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
81
LovedLoved
153 positive · 37 negative
95% range 74–86%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 153 | 37 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 8 | 2 | 32 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 4 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
161 of 199 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
81% recommend · 155 yes, 36 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 191 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (321 of 414 positive).
Some find the combat clunky and the story generic or underdeveloped. [1][2][3] A few reviewers report bugs and frustration with gameplay polish. [4][5]
Liked
- Fluid parkour and clever level design. [6]
Representative posts
- [4]
I've heard good things about this game, and in truth the potential is there. The environments are a spectacle to behold, the stealth that defines most enemy encounters generally works, and the writing for the plot seemed alright. Unfortunately this game suffers from a severe lack of polish. On the rare occasions combat is unavoidable the lack of polish in dodging mechanics and enemy movement makes combat a chore. …
- [1]
Is this game a masterpiece? No, it's a bit too generic for that. Once again, humanity is coming to an end and only we can stop it. We only realise why or how as the game progresses, because at the beginning we have absolutely no idea about anything. We remember lying on a couch while our father fiddled with some equipment and told us that everything was going to be fine (never a good sign)... then it went dark …
- [2]
After completing everything Steel Seed has to offer, I can say it’s a journey worth taking at least once. While the combat can feel a bit clunky and uninspired, the stealth mechanics are genuinely where the game shines. If you're looking for a challenge, I highly recommend playing on Hard Mode—it makes the stealth encounters feel much more rewarding and tactical. If you're playing for the narrative, do yourself a …
- [3]
This is an average game. It has several issues that prevent it from being anything more than that. 1) The graphics are great but all the environments all look kinda the same. 2) Their are a few long "rail" sections that if you fail, (and you will), you have to start all over again at the beginning. (no Mid-point save) 3) Lack of enemy variety. (their are like only 6 in the entire game) 4) The story is just ok. 5) …
- [7]
Steel Seed is a really good stealth game with a few minor flaws. The atmosphere and setting are 10/10. The story could have been more developed, the potential was definitely there. However, if you can't/don't want to sneak, be prepared for some hectic battles. I recommend stealth mode, as the open combat can be very frustrating. However, if you move cleverly, hide, and scout your surroundings, you'll have a great …
Summarised from 34 of the 243 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Steel Seed sits at 81% positive across 190 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 237 · most liked firstAaaaaaarrrrgggghhhh!!! I don't think I've ever played a game that made me as angry as Steel Seed. The thing is: this is exactly the kind of game that I like to play most. Third-person sci-fi action with sword fighting, platforming, secret hunting, and unlocking abilities—it even looks good. But man, despite the often great visuals, competent level design, and okay combat, there's so much that makes this unfun. I really had to force myself to finish it. I tried hard to enjoy it and gave it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Is this game a masterpiece? No, it's a bit too generic for that. Once again, humanity is coming to an end and only we can stop it. We only realise why or how as the game progresses, because at the beginning we have absolutely no idea about anything. We remember lying on a couch while our father fiddled with some equipment and told us that everything was going to be fine (never a good sign)... then it went dark around us. When we woke up, there was no-one there and we were in a huge factory...…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →100 minutes in the game. Refunding it now. Technically game seems solid, did not have any stutters or crashes. In general, you could say that game is... competent enough. Shortest way to describe it would be: it is a modern game, inspired by modern "something for everyone" apporach. Story is sterile and in 1.5 hour could not get me interested at all. Characters... well, again, sterile set of: "strong female protagonist" that shows all the signs of Mary Sue; R2D2-talking-style cute robot;…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Remember Me x Prince of Persia x Splinter Cell Great game - very polished AA experiance so far!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've heard good things about this game, and in truth the potential is there. The environments are a spectacle to behold, the stealth that defines most enemy encounters generally works, and the writing for the plot seemed alright. Unfortunately this game suffers from a severe lack of polish. On the rare occasions combat is unavoidable the lack of polish in dodging mechanics and enemy movement makes combat a chore. There have been several occasions I got insta-killed because the game didn't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is really not worth the price even on sale. It is very underwhelming and lacks any real substance or polish. The trailer makes it look much better than it was to actually play. Maybe watch someone stream the game to see if you like it first, but personally I would really just recommend that no one bother with this one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Third-person action adventure game Steel Seed launches on April 10 for PC, PS5 and Xbox. Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/458430 #indiegames #steam #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →Wow, what a surprise! Didn’t expect to get so hooked, but the story, setting, and vibe really pulled me in. Kinda reminds me of Remember Me in the best way.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I hate this game so much. I'm so mad right now, I can't even explain why. I paid half price for this, and I still feel completely ripped off. And I love stealth/platforming games usually. But after 2 hours of playtime, I ran into my first of many many bugs. So right off the bat, I couldn't refund the thing. And it wasn't like a minor bug either. The damn double jump function works about 1/4 of the time you try to use it after the second zone. So I said F-it. I can't refund it. I guess I'll…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game with the newest patch as of August 5th. I have over 400 reviews and I'm not just a "Level 1 Dude" putting in a good review to boost reviews. Storm In A Teacup should absolutely be commended for delivering us a very good AA game. FANTASTIC eye candy, good story and more to sink your teeth in if you dig further for the hidden documents for which I found all of them (name choices are silly but that's beside the point), and only TWO places in the entire 15 hours I played…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I think this falls just short of being something truly special, most of my complaints are nitpicks about repetition and limited gameplay. Overall, it's still a fun and rewarding stealth game and, boy, is it a treat to look at.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You've played this game before. It might not have been called Steel Seed, but it could have been Uncharted, Jedi: Survivor, Tomb Raider, Assassin's Creed, or any of the countless other titles that wear the Action-Adventure label. The specific mix of setting, gameplay, mechanics, and story might be unique, but if you've played third-person action-adventures, you've essentially played Steel Seed. It doesn't bring anything new to the table, and that lack of originality ends up hurting it more than…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After completing everything Steel Seed has to offer, I can say it’s a journey worth taking at least once. While the combat can feel a bit clunky and uninspired, the stealth mechanics are genuinely where the game shines. If you're looking for a challenge, I highly recommend playing on Hard Mode—it makes the stealth encounters feel much more rewarding and tactical. If you're playing for the narrative, do yourself a favor and switch the voice acting to Italian or Russian. The English dub lacks…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's a good reason only 40% make it through the tutorial and 7% finish the game. This game does not know what is really wants to do. You have a ton of stealth options - but the game forces you into combat various times. So then combat better be good, right? Wrong. You have a single very clunky dodge for defense, and a few melee combos with a metric ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ of recovery time for offense. There have to be other options, right? Yes, you have a ton of tools that could probably pass as the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was a surprise. Excellent visuals, satisfying stealth, cool weapons/skills, good exploration... all in an ultra sci-fi setting. Also, very well optimized. At 1440p Ultra I'm getting consistent 165 FPS (Ryzen 5800 X3D and Radeon 7800 XT)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is definitely a good sci-fi game, which seems to be made with love and care. Dense cyberpunk atmosphere is clearly felt while exploring the world, and it's all good, but... Yeah, unfortunately there's a "but", hiding in gameplay roughnesses and several minor details, which make the whole impression contradictory: 1. The game strongly pushes you to choose stealth walkthrough, 'cause you'll die from a couple of punches in an open fight 'til the very last mission (it's ok, if you're…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really tried to like this game but it just falls short of everything it attempts to do. It's a stealth - exploration - parkour game with awful combat that you're basically forced into because the stealth mechanics are "stand in this field and they won't notice you". They do. Then you're forced into combat and the combat system is straight up bad. You have some attacks you can combo into, but the cooldown for each swing makes combat feel clunky and slow and your attacks don't seem to do…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steel Seed wants to be special, and it accomplishes this, but not in the way it wants to. Sometime in the future you awake as a robot with janky animations and a plethora of glowing bits, most notably your hair... and this is a stealth game?! If your character is any indication, robots can't see squat in the future. You wander through dark corridors, because, clearly, your glowing Mk II eyeballs can't magnify light or otherwise see in the dark in a surprisingly sedate platformer with equally…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an average game. It has several issues that prevent it from being anything more than that. 1) The graphics are great but all the environments all look kinda the same. 2) Their are a few long "rail" sections that if you fail, (and you will), you have to start all over again at the beginning. (no Mid-point save) 3) Lack of enemy variety. (their are like only 6 in the entire game) 4) The story is just ok. 5) The thing that bothered me the most, skill progression. You…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/yg8Ux8b8afM Story: Good Gameplay: Good Graphics: Very Good PC Requirements: Fast Here I will leave the cat, friends who pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up ／＞ フ | l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿ヽ)__)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A sad no. Stealth doesn't work, combat is not good, visually is very noisy - which made the devs opt for intrusive guidance methods, story is whatever, writting is really bad, protagonist is super generic. But what hurt the most is an indie/AA using the most generic AAA tropes. Why? Why are we walking trough tight places? Why the protagonist doesn't shut up? Why the mechanics are so boring? Why is trying so hard to be serious and have a message? Why is so bland visually? Why there's upgrades…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do NOT buy this game unless it is on sale with at least 66% discount. The developers of this game are inexperienced (or worse), or the management forced the developers to rush the game to completion. The quality assurance team (if such a team even exists in case of this game) should be ashamed of themselves. This game is a nice example of why an initially great idea fails to live up to its potential. + Enormous robotic factory + Post-apocalyptic setting - Annoying song in main menu -…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It reminds me of older-gen PS3 games in the best nostalgic way, with a tight focus and moody pacing. Definitely underrated.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm only 1.8 hours into the game but I had to pause the game to write this review. Before I purchased it I watched a few youtube reviews and I paid special attention to Steam reviews. And I think I might have the official Steam record for the amount of games returned just under 2 hours. This game is a complete ```GEM```. It brings soul and is super fun. Great level design, excellent controls, and interesting story so far. I just had to say thanks to the devs, and say 'amazing job!'. So far ,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gameplay is surprisingly flexible. I went from full stealth in the early game to a more aggressive approach little later - both styles feel rewarding.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Zoe’s journey is like if you mashed up Wall-E with Blade Runner and sprinkled some emotions on top. Super atmospheric, really moody, and strangely comforting.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steel Seed offers the kind of immersive world and emotional storytelling I hadn’t felt since the first time I played Remember Me. The stealth and drone mechanics are intuitive and rewarding. Worth every moment.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A tiny game with a big heart. It somewhat reminded me of ReCore. It has that fine blend of engulfing loneliness and everlasting hope that brings recollections of one's past and provokes thoughts of the future. Pure joy for me. And I really enjoyed Koby-cam view. Beep beep! Boop!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steel Seed is a really good stealth game with a few minor flaws. The atmosphere and setting are 10/10. The story could have been more developed, the potential was definitely there. However, if you can't/don't want to sneak, be prepared for some hectic battles. I recommend stealth mode, as the open combat can be very frustrating. However, if you move cleverly, hide, and scout your surroundings, you'll have a great stealth simulator :) And if yopu want to get some more depths of the lore, read…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First impressions are important. The first impression of this game was not great. Couldn't handle the story past the first mission. There was so much that didn't make any sense at all after "introducing" the character with an overly used intro trope. See below. You are Zoe. You are on an operating table with an IV in your arm. Your dad and hunched over a computer coughing. He assures you that everything is okay after you voice your concern. Fade to black... Zoe wakes up. She's a robot or…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s rare that a game looks this close to its concept art. But Steel Seed pulls it off. The visuals are gorgeous- cold, bleak, and stunning.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’ll be recommending this to everyone I know who loves a good story, gameplay and visuals.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game looks badass indie developers need our support and more love Steel Seed releases 4/22/2025
positive · AI labelView post →Too many stupid jump section where with no reason double jump does not work to reach the next area after 50 times it suddenly works.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You don’t see many games tackling stealth and sci-fi this well in the indie space. Steel Seed nails the tone, and the world design is top-notch. Plus, the visuals are seriously impressive for a smaller studio. Hope this game gets more attention!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TBH, for the price, I was hoping for something decent but overall, very disappointing. The storyline is terrible and no linkages / continuation as to what's happening e.g. confusing and not fluid. In terms of combat, well, again, for the price, i was expecting something decent. The game mechanics (e.g., jumping, interacting with objects, etc.) seem to have minimal effort put into them. The character often looks like they "fly" onto platforms or ledges. Also, to rermove the enemies body after…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I came in expecting a typical stealth-action indie, but Steel Seed is much more than that. The parkour feels fluid, the level design is clever, and the worldbuilding is genuinely intriguing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played it after work and it honestly helped me relax. Odd thing to say about a stealth game, but the world is just so… quiet and thoughtful.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game made me feel things I didn’t expect from a sci-fi action game. There’s real heart under all the metal. Also, the environments? Gorgeous. 10/10 lighting when not bugged 😄
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello, Bluesky! We're ESDigital Games, Indie Game Publisher behind Steel Seed, AWAKEN - Astral Blade, BattleJuice Alchemist, Sky of Tides and more! 🎮👋 #indiegames #videogames
neutral · AI labelView post →I bought it because I thought it was finally a cool game with nice graphics, without those awful zombie-freaks (flooding the game market), and where you don’t have to kill people (it’s enough that they’re killing each other across the eastern border). But if Stellar Blade (or whatever it’s called) could be described as ‘porno-horror-gore,’ then this game could be described as ‘porno-horror-soft.’ How on earth, when making a game about the future with only robots, do you end up including…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought it for the stealth gameplay. I'm finishing it for the architecture.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good idea but realisation is terrible 2 worst enimies combine here - camera which moving "cinematographly" and ruined all control not sensetive and terrible realisation climbing in game about climbing! u can do it only in special places, terrible boxex to jumping on stuff like containers, no, thx. and bugs. i saw first one after 3 minutes of game, pfff, and guess what it was? animation of climbing, GG just freeze in this position after suicide the ceiling. story line - not so much i can say,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great mix of stealth, action, and storytelling. Worth the price and then some!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Shoutout to the devs for optimizing this well — not something you always see at launch nowadays. 10/10 would sneak again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game starts off fine. I did not experience technical difficulties. Maybe a glitch here and there. But during the second chapter of the game (by this point more than 3 hours of playtime) I began to experience some popping and texture stretching. Overall, the game is okay. It isn't bad but neither is it outstanding. It is a short game that you could probably complete over a weekend. I would either wait until all the bugs are fixed or play it on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S. :)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not enough depth for me to bother wasting time trying to figure out where to go in a lackluster world with lackluster combat and a achievement system trying to act like a progression system. That aside the graphics were nice.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s definitely a linear game, but that’s not a bad thing. The focus is on story and stealth, not open-world distractions.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game surprised me. It’s not trying to be the next big blockbuster, but it’s got heart, and that’s refreshing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →+1 for for regional pricing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very fun and fast-paced game that was very good! I found the story very enjoyable, it was visually amazing with a lot of different skills that were fun to obtain by completing different challenges, giving you a lot of variety in approaching different areas in different ways. Very nice option to utilize your drone partner to scout, tag enemies and to use as a complementary fighting partner in the game. Koby for the win, da real MVP! I do absolutely recommend this game, way over my expectations!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pure trash. If you wanted to make an animated movie, you should have done that and not wasted our time by calling it a game. Controls are ♥♥♥♥, dialogue is ♥♥♥♥, another perfect example of goyslop.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really can't fathom why steam currently has this as "Very Positive". scenery graphics are decent. animations and close-up character design are terrible. controls feel clunky and unresponsive. very early stealth gameplay is VERY bad. Why Devs continue to implement long button presses into sticky cover I will never understand. Writing and voice work feels and sounds like garbage-tier AI. Admittedly, I didn't get far in the game, maybe 40 minutes, but quite frankly, Id rather get my money back…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you are a Sci-fi lover and looking for a great stealth / combat story experience with absolutely stunning environment setting, you should definitely give this one a go! Honestly I think we need much more games like this rather than buggy / overengineered / overpriced AAA experimen... uh... *cough* experiences or more Open World / Live Service MP games that are barely containing any memorable moments or are essentially completed after just a few hours playing. Considered that this is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really enjoying this one. It has quite a bit of Jedi Fallen Order/Survivor DNA in it, which I like.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A sci-fi stealth action with a rich story set in a futuristic world. If that's not just empty words for you, welcome to this game. Steel Seed delivers dynamic combat gameplay with parkour elements. In this cyberpunk world where robots lurk around every corner, our hero rushes towards dangers to uncover secrets and save humanity. Unlike typical walking simulators, this game features truly awesome combat mechanics, packed with moves and abilities. The parkour is also cool, letting us run along…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Steel Seed made me nostalgic for the old PS3 sci-fi era. Combat isn’t flashy, but it works. The stealth and traversal shine.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Seeing a game called Steel Seed and it having a female character but NOT being porn on the Steam trending tab is, in fact, incredibly surprising.
neutral · AI labelView post →A hidden gem of 2025. If you liked Remember Me, A Plague Tale, or Styx, you’ll probably love this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Feels like Ghostrunner but unfortunately with a worse gameplay and story, as of my opinion. Controls and possibilities are to limited or I didn't get it. Anyway, no recommendation from my side.
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