Steel Seed launches April 10 [Update: Delayed to April 22]

Stealth action adventure game Steel Seed will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on April 10, publisher ESDigital Games and developer Storm in a Teacup announced. A physical edition will be available for PlayStation 5 on May 23.

Update 04/01/25: ESDigital Games and Storm in a Teacup have delayed Steel Seed from April 10 to April 22, noting that the extra few weeks will give the development team more time to finetune platform adaptation on consoles and game optimization.

“Steel Seed has been an incredible journey and a massive effort for our team,” said Storm in a Teacup CEO and creative director Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi in a press release. “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.”

Here is an overview of the game, via ESDigital Games:

About

Steel Seed is a gripping action-adventure game from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed Close to the Sun set in a dark science-fiction 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 mankind’s survival.

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 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, and Dynamic Combat – Adapt your playstyle with a unique blend of stealth-action gameplay.
  • Stealth and 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 Science-Fiction 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.

Watch a new trailer below.

Release Date Trailer