# Steel Assault

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q107395021](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q107395021)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Assault)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/steel-assault

## Summary
Steel Assault is a 2021 indie action-platform video game published by Tribute Games. It is a single-player, retro-inspired platformer with a science fiction/post-apocalyptic setting released digitally on multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

## Key Facts
- Steel Assault was published on 2021-09-28 (digital release) and is classified as a 2021 video game.  
- Publisher: Tribute Games (Canadian video game studio).  
- Primary genres: platform game and action game; also described as science fiction and post-apocalyptic.  
- Game modes: single-player only.  
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch (Nintendo eShop), and PlayStation 4.  
- Distribution formats: digital download via Steam, Nintendo eShop, and Amazon Luna.  
- ESRB rating: Everyone 10+ (content qualifiers: Alcohol Reference; Fantasy Violence; Use of Tobacco).  
- OpenCritic Top Critic Average: 78/100 (OpenCritic ID 12033); OpenCritic Critics Recommend: 69% (values recorded 2021-11-05).  
- Steam application ID: 1280300. Nintendo Switch title ID: 01001C6014772000. ESRB game ID: 38265.

## FAQs
### Q: What kind of game is Steel Assault?
A: Steel Assault is an indie single-player action-platform game with a retro aesthetic and science fiction/post-apocalyptic themes.

### Q: When and where was Steel Assault released?
A: Steel Assault was released digitally on 2021-09-28 and is available on Steam (Windows/macOS/Linux), Nintendo eShop (Switch), PlayStation 4, and Amazon Luna.

### Q: Who published Steel Assault?
A: Steel Assault was published by Tribute Games, a Canadian video game studio.

### Q: What is the ESRB rating for Steel Assault?
A: The ESRB rated Steel Assault Everyone 10+ with content qualifiers for Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, and Use of Tobacco.

### Q: How was Steel Assault received by critics?
A: On OpenCritic, Steel Assault has a Top Critic Average of 78/100 and a Critics Recommend value of 69% (data recorded 2021-11-05).

## Why It Matters
Steel Assault represents a focused example of contemporary indie development that channels retro platforming design into a modern digital distribution landscape. Published by Tribute Games and released across major digital storefronts, it exemplifies how small studios can deliver polished single-player experiences aimed at fans of classic action-platformers while using current distribution channels (Steam, Nintendo eShop, Amazon Luna) to reach a broad audience. The game’s documented reception on aggregator OpenCritic indicates generally favorable critical response, making it a notable indie release from 2021 that attracted attention for its design and execution. Its classification as science fiction and post-apocalyptic situates the title within popular genre trends, while its ESRB rating and supported languages reflect an intention to reach family-friendly and international markets. For researchers, curators, or players tracking indie platformers of the early 2020s, Steel Assault is a verifiable example with multiple catalogued identifiers across game databases and storefronts.

## Notable For
- Release date: published digitally on 2021-09-28 across multiple storefronts.  
- Publisher: Tribute Games, a Montreal-based Canadian studio/publisher.  
- Multi-platform digital distribution: available on Steam (Windows/macOS/Linux), Nintendo eShop (Switch), PlayStation 4, and Amazon Luna.  
- Documented critical metrics: OpenCritic Top Critic Average of 78/100 (OpenCritic ID 12033).  
- Family-friendly ESRB classification with content qualifiers: Everyone 10+ (Alcohol Reference; Fantasy Violence; Use of Tobacco).

## Body

### Overview
- Title: Steel Assault.  
- Instance of: video game.  
- Nature: indie action-platform game with science fiction and post-apocalyptic themes.  
- Single-player only.

### Release & Distribution
- Publication date: 2021-09-28 (digital release).  
- Distribution channels: Steam, Nintendo eShop, Amazon Luna.  
- Distribution format: digital download.

### Platforms & Technical Identifiers
- Supported platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4.  
- Steam application ID: 1280300 (Windows/macOS/Linux).  
- Nintendo Switch title ID: 01001C6014772000.  
- Orbis (PlayStation) patch identifiers: CUSA38405 (United States), CUSA38406 (Europe), CUSA38410 (Japan).  
- Other database IDs: OpenCritic ID 12033; ESRB game ID 38265; MobyGames ID 172915; rawg_game_id steel-assault; speedrun.com game id steel_assault; steamgriddb_id 5261816; howlongtobeat_id 25044.

### Genre, Themes & Game Modes
- Genres: platform game and action game.  
- Thematic categories: science fiction and post-apocalyptic video game.  
- Game mode: single-player.

### Publisher & Studio
- Publisher: Tribute Games.  
- Tribute Games is a Canadian studio based in Montreal (studio inception 2011).

### Reception & Scores
- OpenCritic Top Critic Average: 78/100 (recorded 2021-11-05).  
- OpenCritic Critics Recommend: 69% (recorded 2021-11-05).  
- TuxDB game id: 9958; additional presence in multiple game databases and storefront reviews.

### Ratings & Content
- ESRB rating: Everyone 10+ with qualifiers for Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, and Use of Tobacco (source: Nintendo eShop listing).  

### Languages & Localization
- Supported languages (store metadata): English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, Simplified Chinese.

### Cataloguing & Metadata
- Official website: http://www.steelassault.com/ (English).  
- Wikipedia title: Steel Assault.  
- Identifiers across services: Steam app 1280300; OpenCritic 12033; ESRB 38265; MobyGames 172915; Nintendo eShop ID steel-assault-switch; Amazon Luna ID B09XFKXPHJ.

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## References

1. [Category:Post-apocalyptic video games - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1073535554#Pages_in_category)
2. Steam
3. OpenCritic
4. Nintendo eShop
5. [Steel Assault for PC, Switch Reviews - OpenCritic](https://opencritic.com/game/12033/steel-assault)
6. GameSpot
7. Game Informer
8. Q124398839
9. GamesMeter.nl
10. PlayStation Store
11. Q117506892
12. Amazon Luna
13. GOG Dreamlist