Prepare to infiltrate a dark, machine-controlled future in Steel Seed!
Steel Seed, the captivating new stealth-action adventure from developer Storm in a Teacup (Close to the Sun) and publisher ESDigital Games, launches today.
Available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), this gripping single-player experience throws you into a hostile underground facility where humanity’s fate hangs in the balance.
Priced at £34.99, Steel Seed is celebrating its launch with a 15% discount for a limited time on PC, Xbox, and for PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS5.
We first got a tantalising glimpse of Steel Seed back in 2023, and now the full adventure is ready to unfold.
Following a cataclysm that rendered Earth uninhabitable, humanity’s remnants are under the control of machines. You play as Zoe, venturing deep into a dangerous underground facility run by AI, searching for answers and the key to mankind’s survival. Thankfully, she’s not entirely alone – her only companion is Koby, a flying prototype drone.
Master Stealth, Parkour, and Dynamic Combat
Steel Seed blends multiple gameplay styles, demanding adaptability from the player:
- Stealth & Strategy: Utilise shadows, create distractions, and use the environment to your advantage to evade or silently take down robotic foes.
- Dynamic Combat: When stealth fails, engage in thrilling combat against various enemy types and challenging bosses, each boasting unique abilities.
- Fluid Parkour: Traverse the intricate facility with agility and speed.
- Upgradeable Abilities: Customise Zoe’s playstyle via three distinct skill trees offering 40 different upgrades.
A Companion Like No Other: Koby the Drone
Koby isn’t just a follower; he’s a crucial partner. This prototype drone offers guidance, helps solve environmental puzzles, and serves as Zoe’s emotional anchor in this desolate, machine-controlled world. The dynamic between Zoe and Koby forms the heart of the experience.
A Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Narrative
Explore hauntingly immersive environments, from towering industrial complexes to eerie biodomes, within a hand-crafted world.
The compelling narrative, revised and edited by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda, delves into the fine line between human and machine, exploring themes of trust, control, resilience, and despair.
Editions and Availability
- Standard Edition: Available now digitally on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.
- Deluxe Edition: Available now digitally on PC. Includes the base game, 15-track digital OST, digital artbook, two unique in-game costumes, and 23 HD wallpapers. The Deluxe Edition comes to Xbox Series X|S and PS5 digitally (alongside a physical PS5 edition) on May 23rd.
Key Features
- Gripping Stealth-Action Adventure: Blend stealth, parkour, and combat.
- Explore a Post-Cataclysmic World: Uncover secrets in a hostile AI facility.
- Dynamic Duo: Rely on your drone companion, Koby, for help and guidance.
- Deep Customisation: Upgrade Zoe’s abilities across three skill trees.
- Compelling Narrative: Story revised by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda.
Brave the Future Today
Steel Seed promises a deep, atmospheric, and action-packed sci-fi adventure. If you’re ready to explore a dangerous world, master diverse gameplay styles, and uncover a thought-provoking story, it’s available right now on the Xbox Store (and other platforms).
Take advantage of the launch discount and begin Zoe and Koby’s journey! Stay tuned for our full review.
Steel Seed Description
Steel Seed is a single player stealth-action adventure game set in a dark sci-fi world. In her epic journey inside a hostile underground facility run by AIs, Zoe is alone with Koby, a flying drone, as her only companion.
