Steel Seed

Released: 4/22/2025

Steel Seed — a gripping action-adventure game from the visionary team behind the critically acclaimed Close to the Sun, set in a dark sci-fi world where humanity stands on the brink of extinction. Join protagonist 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 the survival of mankind.

Critics

Steam

Score Breakdown

67.7

Critic Average

46 reviews

Steam User Score

410 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-10.3

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

-10.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

46 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Jul 22, 2026

Based on 46 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 67.7/100. Critics score this game 10.3 points lower than Steam users.

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 46)

Rob LarkinviaGaming Nexus
Jun 4, 2025Launch window
75/100View review
Steam 78.0/100 · -3.0 pts
Antonio TraversoviaRPG Italia
May 31, 2025Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 78.0/100 · +1.9 pts
Lee MehrviaVGChartz
May 26, 2025Launch window
55/100View review
Steam 78.0/100 · -23.1 pts
Mobin NiamaneshviaCriticLenz
May 26, 2025Launch window
60/100View review
Steam 78.0/100 · -18.1 pts
Luke Addison viaThumb Wars
May 7, 2025Launch window
60/100View review
Steam 78.0/100 · -18.1 pts