Steel Seed

Steel Seed starts strong with an atmospheric cut scene with cinematic camera angles and a tease of something special. A woman is trapped in a lab, seemingly undergoing a medical procedure, with a scientist in the background who seems to be battling to save her life. While the rest of the game doesn’t reach these dramatic heights, it’s a solid, if generic, stealth action game which I really enjoyed playing.

I love stealth games and Steel Seed incorporates so much variety that it's my new favourite indie take on the genre so let's get sneaking.

Steel Seed successfully blends its inspirations into a compelling sci-fi adventure that feels both fresh and familiar. It truly shines during its climbing and cinematic platforming segments, delivering memorable moments that echo its influences without feeling derivative. While the stealth mechanics stand out, thanks to a variety of tools and strategies for silent takedowns, the melee combat feels less refined by comparison. Technical issues do occasionally hinder the experience, but they’re not enough to derail what is ultimately a focused and engaging journey, especially for fans of the genr...

Steel Seed is a visually stunning stealth action adventure with smooth gameplay and a striking sci-fi world. While its story and characters fall short, its impressive presentation makes it a worthwhile indie experience—just manage your expectations.

While enjoying my time playing Steel Seed, it didn’t just end up reminding me of other games in the genre space & with not much to set it apart, I fear this game may struggle to find traction unless it’s given a push or put onto a subscription service like Gamepass.

Steel Seed has a lot of fun aspects, but does fall short in some important parts, such as gameplay and music.

Steel Seed defines humanity, even if it spells it out. There’s little nuance, and the twists about its story aren’t at all surprising.

When Steel Seed is at its best, it's a blast. Unfortunately, its best moments mostly end up emphasizing what could've been, making the weaker points that much more disappointing. It's not a bad game by any stretch; it's easy to get sucked into and, for the most part, is enjoyable to play. However, it doesn't do enough to stand out from the similar titles that came before it. As much fun as it can be at times, it falls short of being something truly memorable.

While there are moments in Steel Seed where it feels quite enjoyable, the overall package is fairly forgettable.

The blend of stealth and action in a mysterious sci-fi setting held so much promise. It's genuinely disappointing, then, to find a game that feels like it never quite coalesced…a bit like a seed that never quite sprouted.

Steel Seed has hints of an enjoyable story and fun platforming, stealth, and action gameplay, but suffers from pacing and progression to the point that the experience could not be saved even by the great visual and sound design.

The combination of stealth-like action and Soulslike combat should have been a surefire way to win me over in an instant. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is one of my all-time favourite games, yet nothing has come close to replicating it since. Steel Seed, as an indie game, was never going to reach the same heights, obviously, but featuring a cyberpunk aesthetic in a decaying world, we could have had, at the very least, a mild contender. Unfortunately, Steel Seed just doesn’t hit the mark. To be ...