Plant A Steel Seed And Publishing Will Come

What good’s going to come out of a Steel Seed—a steel plant? See what I did there? A+, eh? Seriously, check out the announcement trailer after you’ve read a couple of sentences to humour me.

Storm in a Teacup has just announced a publishing deal with ESDigital Games for this sci-fi stealth-action adventure game that looks a little like a Souls-like where the protagonist Zoe is prancing about, then POOF! They disappear! How cool is that?!

Once again, humanity is on the brink of extinction, so Steel Seed’s Zoe must investigate a hostile underground facility to find the answers for mankind’s survival. Fortunately, she has the assistance of a flying drone companion named KOBY.

From the first time we saw Steel Seed, we knew that the talented team at Storm in a Teacup had a great concept for their take on the stealth action-adventure genre.

Oleg Kudishov, CEO of ESDigital Games

Key features include:

• Immersive, dark sci-fi world – intriguing main character evolution paired with a compelling and deep narrative experience revised and edited by BAFTA-winning writer Martin Korda. 
• Stealth: the art of fighting, without fighting – Use stealth-based techniques to explore the facility’s hostile environment undetected by robotic entities and guards. Some confrontations can be avoided through efficient movement. 
• Dynamic gameplay – When exploring the environment, use Zoe’s powerful arsenal of tools and weapons to hone your own gameplay style. Discover new gadgets on your journey and unlock new skills for KOBY. 
• Intense combat – Test your reflexes and multitasking abilities in Steel Seed’s challenging fast-paced combat action. Dodge enemy attacks and deliver punishing blows to clear the path. Call on KOBY’s special gadgets and actions to cover you in combat and neutralise threats.
• Unique levels, unique challenges – Every level inside the facility is unique and offers many challenges for Zoe and KOBY to overcome. 
• Mobility – Use Zoe’s parkour skills to traverse the underground facility and gain a tactical advantage. From the artificial, robot-controlled depths to the open natural environment, danger lurks around every corner. 
• A powerful guide – Take control of KOBY by entering Flight Mode. Scan the area to discover secret areas, detect enemy positions, and find new upgrades for Zoe. Or maybe… use him as bait.
• KOBY, a drone for life – The master key of Steel Seed and Zoe’s guide on her lonely and dangerous journey inside the underground facility. By working together, they create a formidable duo and bring something new to every fight. 

Watch the announcement trailer here:

Steel Seed is expected in late 2024 and will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.