Underplayed Gems

SENTIENT STEEL (2024)

SENTIENT STEEL cover
Developer
Etcher
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam
The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A fast, flashy side-scrolling beat 'em up with smooth combat and a bright sci-fi aesthetic.

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What players say

Players praise the gradual introduction of mechanics and the satisfying challenge, with many noting the game feels built for speedruns. Opinions differ on how fluid the movement is: most find it smooth and freeing, while a minority call it stiff. The soundtrack and nostalgic 2.5D visuals are consistently highlighted.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.