Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3927680 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 2 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $0.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $0.99 |
| Current price USD | $0.99 |
| Release date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Developer | Storytime Games |
| Publisher | Storytime Games |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | 9 user reviews |
| Positive review percent | 78% |
| Positive reviews | 7 |
| Negative reviews | 2 |
| Total reviews | 9 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3927680/ |
Short description
Steel Defence is a tactical twin-stick roguelike where defeating a boss changes the arena's geometry. Build a loadout from 4 weapon classes, upgrade your mech with microchips, and adapt to survive when the solid ground suddenly becomes an abyss.
About this game
Steel Defence has no one-button gameplay or randomly generated "broken" builds. It's a twin-stick shooter for those who value balance, battlefield control, and a fair challenge. The game keeps you on your toes not just with hordes of enemies, but with the level geometry itself, forcing you to think on your feet. Key Features: Shifting Arena: Runs are built in cycles: three enemy waves, followed by a boss fight. After defeating each boss, the level geometry changes drastically. What was a convenient maneuvering space in the last stage can turn into a deadly abyss. You'll have to adapt your tactics and re-learn the battlefield before each new stage. Tactical Arsenal Without the Clutter: The game features 16 weapons strictly divided into 4 categories: Primary, Secondary, Tactical, and Global. You can only equip one weapon from each group at a time, forcing you to thoughtfully select your loadout for specific tasks. Fine-Tuning with Microchips: Weapons are upgraded not by random buffs, but through a flexible chip system. Unlock blueprints, earn experience, and install up to four chips (of three power levels) into each gun to tailor it to your playstyle. Workshop: Death is just a reason to return to base. Collect matter during runs to invest in permanent mech upgrades: increase base stats and unlock new weapon slots. Multi-Phase Bosses: Bosses do not forgive mistakes. They combine different attack patterns and summon minions, forcing you to use your entire arsenal and constantly control your position on the arena.
Supported languages
English, Russian, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Japanese