Steel Storm

Steel Storm has had a mixed response. Rebel Zero, who reviewed the first episode while it was still in beta, gave the game a positive review, stating that their "only disappointment comes from it being such a short game." DIYGamer described Episode One as a "highly polished, unique adventure shmup that really is worth your time." Make Tech Easier gave the game 5/5 stars, stating that the game "will not revolutionize shooters, and the strategy will not keep you up at night, but the gameplay is addictive enough to warrant the purchase." Games Fascination also praised Episode One, raving that it is "definitely an enjoyable game, especially for fans of the genre, and an impressive effort from an independent group." OMG! Ubuntu!, in its review of Steel Storm: Burning Retribution, praised the game, calling it "a lovely game with enough features and options to keep you occupied for a fair amount of time." John Walker of Rock, Paper, Shotgun, who was also reviewing Burning Retribution, described the game as being "a really smart game, which is a real pleasure", as well as stating that the game is a "tremendous amount of fun." Walker summed up his review by stating that he would suggest that the game "is well worth it" for the low price that is being offered. There are over 295,000 downloaded copies of Steel Storm, with 7% to 10% of those users being active players. Less glowingly, review aggregator Metacritic gives the game a 55% based on 4 professional critics, indicating "Generally unfavorable reviews". The community reviews on Steam give the game a "Mixed Response" of 68%. Eurogamer gave the game a negative review and criticized the game for its "numbing monotony" and that the "repetition grinds you down".