Steelborn (2023)

Developer: Vega Horizon Studio
Publisher: Take Aim Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A pixel-art 2D action game where you pilot a mech through an alien colony, blending platforming and shooting with a mysterious, story-rich atmosphere.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art and high-energy combat but consistently call the game very short at 3 to 6 hours. Disagreement centers on the controls: some find the mech overpowered, while others say movement and secondary attacks feel clunky. Boss fights are often described as tedious endurance tests against bullet sponge enemies.

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