Steel Seed (PC) Review

From its title, Steel Seed, to its premise, aesthetics and gameplay loop, Storm in a Teacup’s latest action-adventure effort could be the most video game-like game of 2025. In other words, Steel Seed feels like a game from another time—namely, the seventh generation of home consoles, which might sound like a slight against the game. Still, sometimes all you really need in life is a good romp through a neon-soaked robot hellscape, playing as one of the last surviving remnants of humanity.

For those who may not have heard of the game, Steel Seed follows the exploits of Zoe and her robot companion, Koby, as they delve (or often slide) deep into the depths of a vast post-apocalyptic world ruled by rogue robots. Steel Seed features a mix of action-oriented combat, stealth sequences peppered between high-octane parkour and cinematic set pieces reminiscent of games like Uncharted and Assassin’s Creed.

Starting with the positive, Steel Seed feels like a well-polished effort,... Read more