Ukrainian game studio Starni Games, known for the Strategic Mind series of turn-based strategies, has announced the start of the first closed testing of its new game STEEL CORE. Starting November 5, the developers are opening access to the playtest for Steam users who will submit an application on the platform.
Ukrainian game studio Starni Games, known for the Strategic Mind series of turn-based strategies, has announced the start of the first closed testing of its new game STEEL CORE. Starting November 5, the developers are opening access to the playtest for Steam users who will submit an application on the platform.
STEEL CORE is a turn-based strategy game with tactical combat and elements of a simplified roguelike, in which players control a squad of huge robots. The main task is to protect mining bases on distant planets from the invasion of an aggressive swarm of xenofauna. The gameplay of the game resembles the mechanics of such projects as XCOM, Into the Breach and They Are Billions.
The gameplay is based on a daily cycle. During the day, players build and fortify outposts, power up turrets, research technologies, and customize mechs. At dusk, forces are deployed based on intelligence, and at night, turn-based battles against alien bugs begin.
The developers paid special attention to the customization of robots: players can change the frame, limbs, internal cartridges, and install up to four weapons or micromodules on each mech.
STEEL CORE is scheduled to launch in Steam Early Access in early 2027.
