Steel Assault
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About the Game
Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.
- Fast-paced 2D platforming: Dynamic, fluid side scrolling combat with a stylish moveset and tons of enemies & bosses to fight
- Unique zipline action: A new twist on classic grappling-hook mechanics, opening up fun movement possibilities
- 16-bit post-apoc style: A beautifully fleshed-out sci-fi world, rendered in detailed pixel art and backed by fiery FM-synthesized tunes
- Classic gaming experience: Beautifully hand-crafted stage-based action with optimal screen resolution for CRT gaming
- Gratifying arcade challenge: Enjoy a quick playthrough on an easier mode… or put your skills and resilience to the test with the 1-credit-clear Arcade Mode
Game Discussion
Steam User 10
I am a sucker for beautiful pixels and found this game thanks to Mark MSX from the Electric Underground. I normally beat normal mode for these types of games and never think about the hardest modes or 1CCing stuff. For some reason it grabbed me and wouldn't let go, the awesome visuals, the banging OST and the tight and agressive gameplay kept me hooked. It took me a long ass time to get the arcade clear as I'm not super proficient at arcade style games and it is hard as hell, but practice makes perfect and grinding out the arcade clear was one of the most satisfying experiences in gaming I've had in the last few years. A real gem of a game.
Steam User 5
Steel Assault is a fantastic throwback to stylish 90's action-platformers.
If you enjoy oldschool style games, there's a lot to love.
The Good.
+ Fast-paced action.
+ Beautiful pixel art.
+ Awesome soundtrack.
+ Very challenging.
The Bad.
+ Relatively short.
+ Not many levels.
+ Very challenging.
Steam User 3
Incredibly tight design, insisting every screen needs your full attention. Some segments absolutely feel like pure BS when you first play them though. I can see this game scaring away a lot of players. believe me, I'm one of them having played the game for an hour, put it down, and didn't pick it back up for a whole year.
came back to it and beat it over a few days. Lots of stuff feels like it's going to be impossible. It's possible to no hit this game, it's a consistent game too. If you pick it up, stick to it.
The art is fantastic, the music hits the right tone. I mean, you can just see and hear it from the trailers.
I love this game, it's not for everyone.
Steam User 3
Pretty short, somewhat challenging.
The visuals can be very noisy.
Feel like it doesn't quite reach it's potential with power-ups and the zip-line.
Had fun though.
Steam User 3
Perfect. Pays tribute to 16 bit action platformers you know and love while also feeling very distinct from its inspirations. Just a super lean, hour long action game experience. A normal playthrough had just enough friction to keep me engaged, going "god this part is *ridiculous*" with a smile on my face. Looking forward to what higher difficulties and arcade mode have in store. Really looking forward to Neon Inferno.
Steam User 2
What if a game had a grappling hook but it was actually fun.
Steam User 3
This game is ok. If your a dad with 0 time to play because your little time gremlin consumes all your free time, THIS IS THE GAME FOR YOU! Play it on an easier difficulty, the higher difficulties feel untuned.