LIMASSOL, Cyprus — April 22, 2025 — Today ESDigital Games and developer Storm in a Teacup are excited to release Steel Seed, the new stealth-action game set in a dark sci-fi world where humanity stands on the brink of extinction. Available today on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $39.99 (with an additional 15% launch discount available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation for PlayStation Plus subscribers), Steel Seed is a gripping action-adventure experience from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed Close to the Sun.
Steam and Epic Games Store players can also grab the Deluxe Edition of Steel Seed today for $44.99 (with an additional 15% launch discount available), which includes the game’s 15-track digital OST composed by Andrea Remini, a digital artbook, two unique in-game costumes, and 23 HD wallpapers. The Deluxe Edition will be available digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, alongside a physical edition of Steel Seed on PlayStation 5, starting May 23.
After a catastrophic event rendered Earth uninhabitable, machines took control of the remnants of humanity. Join 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. Master a thrilling combination of dynamic combat, stealth, and parkour in a richly detailed world full of dangerous enemies and immersive storytelling. Steel Seed isn’t just about survival — it’s about exploring the fine line between human and machine. Trust and control. Resilience and despair.
Key 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.
Steel Seed is available today on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. For more information, visit https://esdigital.games, and follow the team on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Discord.
About ESDigital Games
ESDigital Games is a global video game publishing company specializing in premium indie and mid-core games for both PC and consoles. ESDigital Games has published and distributed original titles, including 9 Monkeys of Shaolin, Redeemer, AWAKEN - Astral Blade, Unusual Findings, Cats on Duty, Deck of Ashes, and many more. The publisher's catalog will get even richer in the coming months and years with eagerly awaited games such as Sky of Tides, Island of Winds, and Memory Lost, as well as future updates of REMEDIUM, Battlejuice Alchemist, and Scholar of the Arcane Arts.
About Storm in a Teacup
Storm in a Teacup was founded in 2013 by industry veteran Carlo Ivo Alimo Bianchi with the goal of crafting high-quality, immersive gaming experiences. Known for its distinctive art style and skilled international team, STC has released multiple titles across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, and PC VR. Now, with Steel Seed, the studio is making its entry into the AA premium market, pushing the boundaries of stealth-action gameplay and narrative-driven storytelling.
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