STEAMRUSH
Released Feb 2024
STEAMRUSH is a third-person Boss Rush game featuring fast-paced melee combat against unique bosses, punctuated by exploration segments that gradually unveil the captivating story of the isolated city-state of Haze.
69% positive · 221 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
STEAMRUSH launched on February 16, 2024 as a completed boss rush action game. The only post-launch developer communication was a hotfix on February 21, 2024 — five days after release — addressing minor bugs and rebalancing. Since then, there have been no announcements of additional content, no roadmap posts, no DLC listings, and no developer communications of any kind. The game has no unreleased DLC on the store. With over two years of silence following that single post-launch patch, and no pattern of sustained updates ever established, the game appears to have shipped as a finished product with no further content planned.
Evidence
Post-launch hotfix released five days after launch, fixing minor bugs and rebalancing mechanics. Only developer communication since release.
Store description presents STEAMRUSH as a self-contained boss rush game with a complete narrative about the city of Haze. No mention of future content, seasons, or updates.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
AIV - Accademia Italiana Videogiochi
Achievements
6
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Fast-Paced Melee Combat:
Engage in intense melee combat that keeps your heart racing. Quick reflexes and expertly timed slashes, parries, jumps and dodges are essential as you face challenging foes.Strategic Parrying:
Master the art of parrying to gain the upper hand in battles. Perfecting this skill is your ticket to success in STEAMRUSH's combat system.Diverse Boss Fights:
Battle formidable bosses, each with their own unique combat mechanics. Adapt your approach and come up with winning strategies to defeat these challenging adversaries.Discover the Story:
Explore the city and find collectibles that shed light on Haze's mysterious narrative. These hidden gems provide insight into the city's secrets and add depth to your gaming experience.STEAMRUSH promises an exciting blend of action, strategy, and storytelling, all within the intriguing backdrop of Haze. Will you complete your mission to uncover the city's mysteries and conquer its dangerous inhabitants?
Steamrush is part of the Big Ones, an initiative of AIV - Accademia Italiana Videogiochi aimed at adding a production experience to the teaching carried out in the various courses, from the creation of the game concept to commercial publishing.
The objective of the Big Ones is to give students the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from other courses in the development of a video game project in which everyone can put the skills acquired during the lessons to the test and at the same time perfect their soft skills.
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Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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