ESDigital Games and developer Storm in a Teacup are thrilled to announce the official release date for Steel Seed, set to launch on April 10, 2025, on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Dive into the dark world of the future with the game’s new trailer, showcasing the sci-fi stealth-action gameplay, parkour, and storytelling that await.
Can’t wait until the official release? Play Steel Seed‘s new Steam demo, available now until the game’s launch. Experience the game’s introduction and key mechanics like stealth action, epic battles, and more.
Steel Seed is 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 teeters on the brink of extinction, players join protagonist Zoe and her flying drone companion KOBY as they explore a hostile underground facility in search of answers and the key to mankind’s survival.
“Steel Seed has been an incredible journey and a massive effort for our team,” said Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi, CEO & Creative Director of Storm in a Teacup. “We’ve poured our passion, creativity, and dedication into every detail to bring this world to life. This game is our homage to all the stealth-action players who thrive in the shadows, strategize every move, and embrace the thrill of the challenge. It’s been years in the making, and we can’t wait for you to finally experience it.”
Key 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 ally Koby, a prototype drone, offers guidance and helps solve puzzles. 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.
Play the new Steel Seed demo now on Steam and wishlist today! For more information, visit ESDigital Games, and follow the team on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Discord.
