Full steam(punk) ahead!

First released for the SEGA Genesis in 1992, and later ported to the Gameboy Advance and Nintendo 3DS in 2004 and 2014, Steel Empire was developed by HOT-B in Japan, and quickly became a cult classic in retro shooter gaming communities worldwide.

The Legend of Steel Empire marks the latest addition to the iconic shoot ’em up series. Based on the PC game, The Legend of Steel Empire comes packed with everything you know and love about the Steel Age… in HD graphics, reworked controls, and more!

ININ and Mebius team up to bring you boxed and digital editions of The Legend of Steel Empire. See what this new world has to offer on Nintendo Switch on January 23, 2023, and later to PS4.

Enter the world of Steel Empire…

Travel back in time to an alternate history made of steam-powered airships, military fanfare, oppressive regimes and rebellion. 

The Motorhead Empire is the supreme authority over most of the world– ruthlessly ruling over its subjects and enslaving most of the population. Few have found refuge under the Republic of Silverhead, the one area free from the dictatorship of the Motorhead. Immerse yourself in the steampunk alternate 19th century and play as the Silverhead’s elite air force to lead the rebellion against the tyranny of the all powerful Motorhead Steel Empire.

WILL YOU…

FIGHT TO SAVE THE REPUBLIC OF SILVERHEAD?

OR SUBMIT TO THE MOTORHEAD EMPIRE’S TYRANNY?

THE FATE OF THE WORLD DEPENDS ON YOU.

❖ FEATURES ❖

❖ CLASSIC SHOOT’EM UP ACTION: Blast through the skies in one of the Striker airplanes or the Zeppelin with an aerial mine launcher and wage the war of the Steel Empire!

❖ IRRESISTIBLE STEAMPUNK AESTHETIC: Feed your eyes in this visual masterpiece– retro-futuristic, steam-powered machinery like mammoth-sized battleships, armoured locomotives that carry cannons the size of railway cars and invincible floating fortresses.

❖ RESTORED WITH LOVE: As ININ promises, this classic was remade with love. Upgraded graphics, stunning colorization, and reworked controls to enhance gameplay like never before!

❖ IMPROVED LEVEL- AND ENEMY DESIGN: Fight your way through seven complex stages full of well-balanced euro-shmup action, being challenged by exciting boss fights along the way.

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Heavily inspired by the absurd science of the steam engine in the 19th century and the steampunk aesthetic, players can fully indulge in the uniquely detailed visuals, the legendary score, and the sepia-toned film-like narrative. 

Lead game designer, Yoshinori Satake promises thrilling combat for not only experienced shmups players, but also gamers new to the shooter genre! Labelled as a masterpiece by many fans of the genre, Steel Empire delivers deep lore, cinematic artwork, and an unforgettable score.