Steel Rain

About

"Steel Rain" is a real-time strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players must build and manage their base, gather resources, and create a powerful army to battle against AI or human-controlled forces. The game features a variety of units, weapons, and upgrades, providing numerous tactical options to outsmart and defeat opponents.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Steel Rain offers a unique blend of shoot 'em up, base building, and RPG elements, providing a deep and engaging gameplay experience.
The game features a variety of weapons, upgrades, and difficulty settings, catering to both casual and hardcore players.
The graphics and soundtrack are enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience and keeping players engaged.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with bugs and confusing mechanics that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Some players find the menu system clunky and the tutorial lacking in clarity, making it difficult to understand all game elements.
The graphics can sometimes make it hard to distinguish between bullets and the background, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging blend of shooter mechanics, RPG elements, and strategic base-building, offering a rewarding and addictive experience. While some players find the colonization mechanics and tech tree limiting, the core shmup gameplay remains enjoyable and well-executed, providing a satisfying progression system. Overall, the game successfully combines various genres, appealing to fans of both action and strategy.
- “So dear reader, if you like to experience an interesting and addicting but exceeding genre mix in the shooter genre, with amazing gameplay and fast-flowing graphics, and a fair price, then this is for you.”
- “Leveling up grants skill points used to raise skills that open up new dimensions of gameplay.”
- “It's all tied together by the excellent shmup gameplay, and none of it would matter as much if that sucked... but it rocks!”
- “The tech tree is somewhat dumb, base building is limited and boring, many upgrades are insignificant, and the game is already over before you even start to make something with production mechanics.”
- “At first, the game seems very sluggish and slow-paced; the controls and gameplay still do not seem as tight as classics like Raiden, Raptor, Twin Cobra, or UN Squadron.”
- “The colonization mechanic turns out to be really important, which may turn some people off from pure shmup gameplay.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
73%
20%
The story revolves around humanity's struggle against a powerful extraterrestrial race after Earth is lost, creating a backdrop for engaging missions and resource management. Players experience a dynamic narrative through unique, replayable missions that involve upgrading their ship and defending planets, all while navigating a deep economic system. The combination of skill progression and strategic gameplay elements adds to the overall addictiveness of the story-driven experience.
- “Each mission attempt is unique: some enemies spawn at different times, in different numbers, from different locations.”
- “Short story: Earth is lost, and the human race goes against an overpowering extraterrestrial race.”
- “It's actually fairly deep, and runs in some sort of real time as you're playing, with the time factor increased a lot when you're playing missions.”
- “The pod deploys, and then instead of the planet interface for missions, it switches to a grid-based view where you can use money you've earned in missions to construct buildings.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the fast-flowing style and special effects, while others criticize them as simple and underwhelming. Users note that the visuals can sometimes hinder gameplay, making it difficult to gauge enemy attacks. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but not particularly memorable, with some players feeling the system requirements are unnecessarily high for a 2D game.
- “That all in fast flowing graphics and guided by a great soundtrack.”
- “So dear reader, if you like to experience an interesting and addicting but exceeding genre mix in the shooter genre, with an amazing gameplay and fast flowing graphic style and a fair price then this is for you.”
- “Great visuals and good soundtrack.”
- “Cheap graphics.”
- “The music, sound effects, and some of the visuals are forgettable and underwhelming.”
- “Graphics are simple, not too many animated enemies.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the energetic and impactful soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, while some find the sound effects and certain musical elements to be forgettable. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a standout feature, with several users expressing a desire to listen to it outside of the game.
- “That all in fast flowing graphics and guided by a great soundtrack.”
- “Also thanks for the amazing soundtrack, I bought it instantly; it has a steady place in my player.”
- “A booming soundtrack, worthy of listening to outside of the game.”
- “The music, sound effects, and some of the visuals are forgettable and underwhelming.”
- “A booming soundtrack, like bass booming worthy to listen to outside of the game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players see potential for infinite replayability through expanded ideas and replayable missions, others feel it lacks significant replay value. However, many agree that for its low price, the enjoyment derived from the game compensates for its limited replayability.
- “I feel like this idea could be expanded for infinite replayability.”
- “The only issue I can pick out with this game is that it's going to have zero replay value.”
- “Overall, for a game I spent £4 on, I can't really fault it on the lack of replay value and I've enjoyed it so far.”
- “Replayable missions, including orbit patrols, and having to constantly defend your owned planets.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the ten difficulty settings make it feel less tedious and more engaging. The game successfully captures the essence of grindy RPGs, offering ample opportunities for players to enjoy extended gameplay. Overall, it seems to foster a satisfying grind that keeps players invested over time.
- “Shoot 'em up game with a total grindy RPG feel.”
- “I love grindy RPGs, and this game has grindability in droves.”
- “All in all, for me, I really enjoy this game, and will probably be slowly grinding away at it for a long while to come.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for its occasional bugs and confusing elements, but these issues do not detract from the overall enjoyment, making it a fun experience despite its stability concerns.
- “Sometimes buggy, often confusing, always fun.”