Indie game action Steelborn takes place in the distant future, in 2208. Humanity is actively exploring space, turning into an interstellar empire, but communication with one of the colonies was broken. Attempts to reach the local administration did not lead to anything, so the earthly command sent the protagonist to check the situation. Arriving on the planet VL-744, the protagonist finds the earthly settlements devastated. As it turns out, this world is inhabited by terrible monsters and they are not at all happy with strangers.

Now the main character's task will be not so much exploration as survival. The opponents are varied and are represented by both tiny but dangerous predators and giant bosses. Each enemy in Steelborn may require individual tactics if the gamer wants to win with little bloodshed. For example, huge and clumsy monsters can be taken with dexterity and powerful weapons, and weak creatures can be safely destroyed in close combat.

Besides, the main character doesn't always travel on foot. He went to the planet with a giant combat robot, in case there was a fight. When the gamer controls the machine, the health and firepower of the protégé increases many times over. In this form, it is much easier and safer to move or fight – but even a metal colossus is not invulnerable. Some monsters are capable of destroying it, which prompts you to keep your ears open.