Hard Steel

this is just plain bad. at one point i managed to remove the absolutely brain dead AI from the ring, and nothing would get them to respawn short of restarting the entire game. Frequently your hits will damage you instead of the AI. As far as I can tell, your commands are limited to WASD movement and the key to engage your weapon. The game tells you to press 'c' to use your weapon, but it seems it's actually 'e' but it doesn't work all the time, so maybe that's incorrect? 'C' does nothing. There's no menu option to view key bindings so good luck with that. There are 3 total vehicles you can use, 1 of which (throwup bot?) doesn't actually engage when you are under the opponent, rendering its only weapon useless. There is only one arena, and the hazards don't actually damage you or the AI. Obviously, no multiplayer. No progression or customization. The game costs $13 and you'll play it for 10 minutes. Avoid this game. My goodness, this was a bad one.

Hard Steel is an indie mech-combat action game developed and published by Prestige Games that centers on fast-paced arena battles between heavily armored robotic machines. Instead of relying on an elaborate narrative campaign or deep role-playing mechanics, the game focuses on direct competition, environmental hazards, and survival-based combat. Its straightforward design embraces the spirit of classic arcade action, delivering a gameplay experience where skill, positioning, and quick decision-making determine victory. From the moment players enter the arena, Hard Steel makes its priorities clear. The objective is not to explore a large world or follow a complex storyline but to dominate the battlefield while avoiding the many dangers scattered throughout each map. Every match revolves around a simple but effective formula: survive, outmaneuver opponents, and use every available advantage to remain the last machine standing. This focused structure allows players to jump directly into the action without navigating lengthy tutorials or complicated progression systems. The robotic machines themselves are the centerpiece of the experience. These powerful mechanical warriors bring a s…

this is an early access game that hasn't been updated since its initial release, 3 bots 1 of which the flipper doesn't do anything, one opponent and one arena, bad physics, no key instructions apart from c to activate weapon ( its actually E), visually not bad but if you turn graphics up too high the bots will just fall through the floor and is unplayable. After 5 mins you've played through and nothing else to really do. feels more like a college project someone made and has forgotten about. Had potential.

I regret giving this game a chance. It is really bad, broken physics, no cusomization other than 3 colors, nothing more than 3 robots, gameplay is bad, it's not like here on the trailer, the robots are very slow.

I really love this game!