Steel Seed News

We are thrilled to announce that Steel Seed is available now with a limited-time 15% launch discount!! We have prepared a new trailer to celebrate the occasion and get everyone hyped up to jump into action.

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In addition to the standard digital PC release, gamers can also add the Deluxe Edition to their collection. This contains the Steel Seed base game as well as the following additional digital content: a special Battlesuite Pack, the original soundtrack by Andrea Remini, and a Digital Artbook with concept art and illustrations from the game.



The time has come to join Zoe and her drone Koby as they explore a hostile underground facility. Uncover secrets, survive dangers, search for answers, and humanity’s last hope.

Game Features:

• Explore A Post-Cataclysmic World: From towering industrial landscapes to eerie biodomes, the world of Steel Seed is haunting, immersive and deadly. Discover a hand-crafted world and narrative that challenge the very nature of humanity.
  
• Master 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 Companion Like No Other: Zoe’s only ally is Koby, a prototype drone that’s more than just a tool, but a crucial partner, offering guidance and helping solve puzzles together. Koby is Zoe’s emotional anchor in a desolate world, creating a formidable duo in the face of any challenge.
  
• A Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Adventure: Experience a deep and compelling narrative journey with a story revised and edited by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda.

For the latest news and updates, please be sure to follow Steel Seed on ESDigital Games social media channels if you'd like to chat with us and your fellow fans.

We are looking forward to seeing you in the game! Thank you for your support, and happy playing!

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

Hello!

In previous diaries, we have shared a lot of information about the game's world, about Koby, a flying drone, Zoe's “emotional” companion and even about Michael Bay, so today we finally get to talk about the main protagonist — Zoe.

Zoe is the protagonist of Steel Seed. She is a young woman who awakens in a robotic body, stranded in an unfamiliar and dangerous environment. Her journey is one of survival, self-discovery, and a relentless search for her father, all while navigating the psychological toll of loneliness and fear.



Backstory

Zoe’s life before the events of Steel Seed remains a mystery to her and the player. At the start of the game, she finds herself trapped in an advanced underground facility, a world dominated by artificial intelligence and robotic entities. With no memory of how or why she was placed in this situation, Zoe struggles to make sense of her transformation into a robotic form and the hostile environment she must survive.

Her connection to her father is a driving force throughout the story. Despite the uncertainty of his fate, Zoe’s determination to find him fuels her resilience, even as she grapples with overwhelming isolation and fear.

Personality and Traits

Zoe’s initial state is defined by vulnerability and anxiety. She is terrified and unsure of herself, but her adaptability and inner strength quickly come to the forefront. As the story progresses, Zoe transforms from a frightened survivor into a resourceful and determined individual.

Her robotic body offers her enhanced mobility and abilities, but Zoe struggles to reconcile her humanity with her mechanical form. This internal conflict is a recurring theme in her journey, highlighting her resilience and humanity despite her circumstances.

Appearance and Design

Zoe’s appearance blends mechanical precision and human relatability, carefully crafted to evoke empathy and connection. Storm in a Teacup drew inspiration from Blame! as a general one and then from iconic characters such as Alita (Battle Angel Alita), Kyashan (Casshern), and Robocop among others. These influences helped shape a protagonist who balances strength and vulnerability with a design that highlights her mechanical nature while retaining clear traces of her humanity. Her expressive eyes and body language were intentionally designed to foster a strong bond between Zoe and the players, making her situation all the more poignant and relatable. The team’s focus was on creating a character who feels both otherworldly and deeply human, immersing players in her emotional journey.



Relationship with Koby

Koby, a prototype drone designed to assist and guide Zoe, becomes her only companion in the facility. While initially perceived as a tool, Koby evolves into a genuine friend and emotional anchor for Zoe. Their bond is central to the narrative, providing moments of lightness, support, and camaraderie amidst the bleakness of their surroundings. Koby’s ability to communicate through chirps and a digital face adds a layer of emotional depth, allowing Zoe to feel less alone in her journey.

Struggles and Themes

Zoe’s story delves into themes of loneliness, survival, and the essence of humanity. The oppressive and lifeless environment of the facility amplifies her sense of isolation, making her interactions with Koby and her search for her father all the more poignant.

Her robotic body serves as a metaphor for her internal conflict: is she still human, or has she become something else entirely? This existential question drives much of the game’s narrative, as Zoe confronts both external threats and her own identity.

Significance in Steel Seed

As the central character of Steel Seed, Zoe embodies the emotional core of the game. Her journey invites players to experience the vulnerability and strength of someone thrust into a seemingly impossible situation. Through her, the game explores profound questions about humanity, technology, and the boundaries between the two.



Zoe’s combination of relatable fear and extraordinary determination makes her a compelling protagonist, one whose story resonates with players on both an emotional and philosophical level.

If you haven't yet, don't forget to wishlist the game so you don't miss any news and updates. You can also join the official ESDigital Games social media accounts if you'd like to chat with us and your fellow fans.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Steel Seed!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/458430/Steel_Seed/

Hey everyone,

First and foremost, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your patience and continued support of Steel Seed. Since the game’s announcement, your enthusiasm has been truly inspiring, and we know how eager many of you are to dive deep into the dark sci-fi world of Steel Seed across all platforms.

With that in mind, we want to be fully transparent with you: We encountered some technical hurdles related to platform adaptation when running our platform certification tests. Rather than rushing the console release and risking a potentially substandard console user experience that requires swift patching, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to move the launch date to April 22, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Our goal is to ensure that all players, regardless of platform, enjoy a polished and seamless experience. We are committed to delivering the best possible experience for our players. This additional time will allow us to optimise and polish all versions for launch, so they meet the standard we know you deserve.

If you haven't yet, don't forget to wishlist the game so you don't miss any news and updates. You can also join the official ESDigital Games social media accounts if you'd like to chat with us and your fellow fans.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Steel Seed, thank you for your ongoing support!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/458430/Steel_Seed/

Yours,
ESDigital Games and Storm in a Teacup Teams

Hi everyone!

We’re excited to share a brand-new Extended Gameplay Trailer for Steel Seed, giving you the deepest look yet at the game’s intense sci-fi stealth-action gameplay.

Steel Seed combines stealth, fast-paced combat, platforming, and light RPG elements in a dark, emotionally-driven sci-fi world where humanity teeters on the edge of extinction.

After receiving the “Best in Play” award at GDC 2025, the buzz around Steel Seed continues to build — and we’re thrilled to bring the full experience to you on April 10, 2025, across PC (Steam & Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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Can’t hold on till then? Play Steel Seed’s new Steam demo, available now until the game’s official launch. Explore the game’s introduction, experiencing key mechanics like stealth action, epic battles, and more. This demo gives you a sweet taste of what awaits you in the whole game and lets you glimpse the world we have built.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3002050/Steel_Seed_Demo/

If you haven't yet, don't forget to wishlist the game so you don't miss any news and updates. You can also join the official ESDigital Games social media accounts if you'd like to chat with us and your fellow fans.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Steel Seed! Much love from Storm in a Teacup!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/458430/Steel_Seed/