Raw Metal

Raw Metal

Released Mar 2024

Infiltrate the depths of an exoplanet mining facility to scavenge for gear and challenge a corrupt megacorporation. Utilize gadgets and equipment in high-stakes stealth, and hone your fighting skills in breakneck combat in this stylish stealth-action dungeon crawler.

89% positive · 489 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Raw Metal launched on March 19, 2024 and Team Crucible has supported it with consistent post-launch updates — a roadmap published on March 23, 2024, a first major update (v1.1.0) on June 27, 2024, a second major update (v1.2.0) on December 19, 2024, and continued patches through mid-2025. On June 26, 2026, the developer published update v1.3.0 and explicitly stated: "We've got one last major update for ya before we move onto our next game." This is a clear, direct statement from Team Crucible that development on Raw Metal is now complete and the studio is shifting focus to a new project. The two DLC items (soundtrack and digital artbook) were both released in April 2024 and are purely supplementary. There is no unshipped content and no further updates planned.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states version 1.3.0 is 'one last major update' before moving on to their next game, signaling the end of development on Raw Metal.
news post · Jun 26, 2026 source development ending
high
Major update v1.2.0 shipped with reworked progression system, new miniboss, expanded options and difficulty customization.
news post · Dec 19, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Released
Apr 2024

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Team Crucible
Achievements
27
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Raw Metal is a sci-fi stealth-action dungeon crawler with a focus on smooth, stylish gameplay.

You are a lone scavenger on the distant, barren exoplanet Charybdis. In search of gear and supplies, you infiltrate the depths of Katabase 6, a massive mining facility run by a corrupt megacorporation known as Orpheus Tech. Sneak through the mines undetected, cleverly utilizing various gadgets and equipment to your advantage, but beware; if you're caught, you'll need to rely on your combat skills for a fighting chance to escape.

High-Stakes Stealth

Use taser darts, noisemakers, improvised concussion grenades, and anything else you can find to slip past and isolate guards. The shadows are your domain; manipulate your environment and your enemies well enough and they'll never see you coming.

Breakneck Combat

Whether it is initiated through a clever ambush or a stealth slip-up, a fight can range from a calculated risk to a desperate struggle for survival. Combat in Raw Metal is fast and punishing; the guards stationed at Katabase 6 are stronger and more heavily armored than you, so you'll need to fight dirty to come out on top. Be aggressive, relentless, and resourceful. Take every advantage you can get your hands on. Honor is for the weak.

Extensive Equipment

Customize your look and playstyle with a variety of upgradeable gear pieces that shake up the gameplay and give you an edge in sketchy situations. Create the ultimate stealth build, armor up and tear through your enemies, or modify the behavior of gadgets and attacks to lean into a specific strategy. Be careful, as losing a fight gets your gear confiscated and sent to a secure location; you'll need to weigh the certainty of extracting with the gear you have against the reward of pushing deeper for better loot.

Brutal Boss Fights

Three unique bosses stand in your way, and will put you in your place if you're ill-prepared to face them. Master combos, avoid deadly attack chains, and watch your opponent closely for openings and weaknesses to get the upper hand. Investing in a solid kit of gear and gadgets will come in clutch against these formidable adversaries, but be sure to practice in the Boss Training mode before challenging them for real and risking it all.

Features

  • Blend of top-down stealth and third-person beat 'em up combat

  • Freeform combo system that rewards aggression, improvisation, and precise timing and positioning

  • 50+ unique gear pieces to find and upgrade

  • Distinct visuals for each gear piece to customize the look of your character

  • Risk vs. reward extraction system that grants you the choice of cashing out your loot, or pushing deeper into the facility

  • 3 memorable and challenging boss fights, each with their own fighting styles, twists, and story development

  • 9 hand-crafted levels to infiltrate, with a few slight variants for each to mix up your approach with every incursion 

  • Environmental hazards and enemy variants to keep you on your toes as the game progresses

  • 5 deployable gadgets to utilize to your advantage in stealth and combat alike

Last evaluated Jul 3, 2026
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