Publisher ESDigital and developer Storm in a Teacup shared an extended gameplay trailer for Steel Seed, their new stealth action-adventure game.
Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new gameplay:
Steel Seed — a gripping action-adventure game from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed Close to the Sun, set in a dark sci-fi world where humanity stands on the brink of extinction. Join protagonist Zoe and her flying drone companion, KOBY, as they investigate the depths of a hostile underground facility in search of answers and the key to the survival of mankind.
Features
- A Deadly, Post-Cataclysmic World: From towering industrial landscapes to eerie biodomes, the world of Steel Seed is as haunting as it is immersive. Explore a hand-crafted world and narrative that challenge the very definition of humanity.
- A Companion Like No Other: Zoe isn’t alone — her only ally is Koby, a prototype drone that becomes more than just a tool, but a crucial partner, offering guidance and helping to solve puzzles together. Koby is Zoe’s emotional anchor in an otherwise desolate world, creating a formidable duo in the face of any challenge.
- Stealth, Parkour & Dynamic Combat: Adapt your playstyle with a unique blend of stealth-action gameplay.
- Stealth & Strategy – Use shadows, distractions, and the environment to evade or take down enemies.
- Dynamic Combat – Face off against various enemy types and challenging bosses, each with unique abilities.
- Upgradeable Abilities – Customize Zoe’s playstyle with three distinct skill trees featuring 40 different upgrades.
- A Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Adventure: Steel Seed isn’t just about survival — it’s about exploring the fine line between human and machine, trust and control, resilience and despair. With a story revised and edited by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda, the game delivers a deep and compelling narrative experience.
Steel Seed is set to launch on April 10th for Windows PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.