Steel Assault

Side-scrolling action platformer with whip combat and zipline movement

Zenovia Interactive · Published by Tribute Games Inc. · Released Sep 28, 2021

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 76% of 407
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 4 years ago; Mar 24, 2022
Minimum PC: HD 3870; 2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Steel Assault?

This 2D action platformer follows resistance soldier Taro Takahashi as he seeks revenge against a dictator in post-apocalyptic America. You jump between platforms, punch enemies, and fight bosses across a series of stages.

For you if...

+you like fast-paced platforming and one-credit arcade challenges

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative play or competitive multiplayer modes

What players say

76% of 407 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and soundtrack. The most common complaints concern the brief campaign and punishing difficulty, particularly the final boss; some players also find the zipline awkward to use.

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Steel Assault system requirements

Minimum: HD 3870, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+, 64-bit only
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II X2 550
Graphics: GeForce 9600 GT or Radeon HD 3870
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 300 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Steel Assault have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Steel Assault run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Native resolution not supported
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Simplified Chinese.

Does Steel Assault use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam