Severed Steel
Released Sep 2021
An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.
95% positive · 10K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $24.99
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Evaluation
Severed Steel launched on September 17, 2021 and received a strong run of free post-launch content from its solo developer. Major additions included Campaign Update 3.0 (January 20, 2022), the Rogue Steel roguelite mode (October 1, 2022), the Two Year Anniversary Update (September 17, 2023), the Style Update (October 27, 2023), and the Dual Wielding/Akimbo Update (December 10, 2023).
On September 17, 2026 — the game's fifth anniversary — the developer shipped one more update adding Steam Workshop map support to the Rogue Steel mode, along with several polish and quality-of-life improvements. In the accompanying post, the developer explicitly stated that he is "working extremely hard on my next game" and plans to show it off sometime next year, with no mention of further Severed Steel content. This framing — a celebratory anniversary milestone, gratitude for the game's impact on his life, and a clear forward-looking pivot to a new project — reads as a fond farewell to Severed Steel's active development rather than a setup for future updates.
The two DLC items on the store (the soundtrack and art book) both released on launch day in 2021 and are supplementary content, not unreleased expansions. No future content has been announced or hinted at for Severed Steel. The developer's attention is clearly focused on his next unannounced game. The fifth anniversary update on September 17, 2026 is the most recent and likely final addition to the game.
Evidence
Fifth anniversary update adds Workshop map support to Rogue Steel mode. Developer expresses heartfelt gratitude, reflects on the game's life-changing impact, and states he is 'working extremely hard on my next game' with news expected 'sometime next year' — no mention of further Severed Steel content.
Akimbo/Dual Wielding update shipped as a surprise free addition. Last major content drop prior to the 2026 anniversary update.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Greylock Studio
Achievements
57
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Severed Steel is a single-player FPS featuring a fluid stunt system, destructible voxel environments, loads of bullet time, and a unique one-armed protagonist. It's you, your trigger finger, and a steel-toed boot against a superstructure full of bad guys. Chain together wall runs, dives, flips, and slides to take every last enemy down.
Key Features
A Unique Fighter
Play as Steel, a nimble, one-armed sharpshooter on a mission. There is no reloading – pick your shots well and be ready to pry a loaded weapon from your enemies' cold dead hands.
Stylish Combat
Dodge bullets, leap off walls, slide kick, throw weapons – do whatever it takes to come out on top in intense and frenzied firefights.
Fully Destructible Environment
Punch through thick concrete with .50 cal slugs, or make big holes in things with your arm cannon. Carve your own path through completely destructible levels.
Dynamic AI
No two battles are the same thanks to dynamic, unscripted, squad-based AI.Firefight Mode
Chase high scores and fast times for leaderboard acclaim in this arcade-styled mode. Features 42 levels, each with their own sub-challenges, and over 20 unlockable, game modifying 'Mutators'.Campaign Mode
Blast through six compact story chapters as you battle against the forces of nefarious mega-corporation, EdenSys. Finish the campaign and want more? Try New Game + mode which mixes up the campaign for a fresh playthrough.Rogue Mode
Severed Steel with Rogue-lite elements. Click the Rogue Steel button on the main menu to start a short, randomly generated, 10 level campaign. Features unlockable perks, skins, and more.Accessibility
A range of adjustable settings for features such as difficulty, visuals, audio, controls, navigation, and more.Level Editor (with Steam Workshop support)
Build levels and share them with the community. Note: This feature is in beta and will continue to be updated post-launch.Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Sep 17, 2026
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