Steelsplitter
A downloadable game for Windows
One shot - one kill. All enemies die in 1 hit, if you hit their weak point.
Steelsplitter is a wave based shooter with typical rogue-like elements such as perma death and upgrades.
There are 5 unique enemies. 3 melee 2 ranged. One of the ranged enemies is a flying one.
Upgrades
The game has 30+ upgrades, split between 3 categories:
- Common;
- Uncommon;
- Legendary.
After every wave you'll receive 3 upgrades to choose from.
Weapons
There are 4 extra weapons, not counting the base dagger. These include:
- Doom stick - used to break enemy weak point defenses;
- Runeblade - melee cleave;
- Dark Cleaver - homing axe;
- Ultra Rang - a boomerang that returns from where it was thrown, at any time it can be hit with your other weapons for an extra bounce (This is a mostly unfinished weapon).
You unlock these weapons over the course of the game, eventually acquiring all of them.
Altars
Altars allow you to get strong buffs whilst gaining some negative effects. These help you speed up the early game and add an element of strategic choice. There are 4 altars:
- Altar of Sacrifice;
- Altar of Blood;
- Altar of Durability;
- Altar of Frenzy.
Controls
in game:
WASD - Movement
Space - Jump
Left Mouse Button - basic dagger throw.
Right Mouse Button, Q, E, R - other weapons.
F - Interact with altars.
In menus:
Z, C - cycle menu left/right (if applicable).
Q - Cancel selection/go back.
E - Confirm selection.
WASD - Navigate buttons.
or you can use your mouse for menus.
The game is technically playable on controller, but I wouldn't recommend it.
Playing with keyboard and mouse is significantly better due to precision needed for aiming.
1.0.1 Patch notes
- Fixed high round soft lock (enemies stopped spawning);
- Fixed some typos.
Known issues
Drones getting stuck.
So if a wave seemingly doesn't end, search for a drone stuck behind something.
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Need a Linux build of the game
In all seriousness, what file contains the code for the weapons and upgrades? I want to modify the values for stuff.
i don't like ranged, drones specifically
not very useful but a made it, the drone cant make it
the ultimate fortress
ngl that would be useful since the drones can't shoot up there and you can kill everything from above
nice
After a few days of playing, I have made a revelation. This entire game, the best run possible, it's all luck based. Here is advice that will get you to at least 60 every time you play: Always keep restarting until you get volley on the first upgrade. It pays off in the long run.
Noobkingfrfr's comment was this: "One thing I like to get is lots of speed, and that one ability that gives you immunity untill you get hit once. Also get as much health as possible, homing things like the green rarity daggers are also good, also get low cooldown and stack volley upgrades because and then you can keep on chaining the shotgun and the axe, also you can get life steel things since your gonna go on a long killing spree, at the beginning of late game waves start to reveal most of their weak points before killing the so you can chain better. And also focus on killing the drones or the light bulbs first because they are the most dangerous ones." I find it is also helpful to get the moonlight upgrade for the sword as it helps, and the feast upgrade makes the game really fun. The hammer does great at clearing out enemies when paired with the dagger. And also the dark mantle grants the immunity upgrade.
how do download
SHADOW STRIKE IS THE BEST ONE
the drones are soooo strong. I have died from them evry single time. They have been the only enemy that can even hit me!!! BTW a very fun game. :)
FR Dude
i just wanna play how do i do it step per step and where certain files i need to get to are please i beg of yall (im on laptop so let me know if i need something else)
so, u need to download it, go to your files, go to downloads folder, then do the not double click but right click, then press extract, then, when the menu comes up, press extract, if that doesn't help, let me know.
I can't find the build folder
fixed it
is there gonna be a linux build?
Does anyone know what file contains the code for upgrades and weapons? I want to experiment with values and see how broken or funny the game would be.
How do I launch it from a .Zip file
You have to extract the file into a folder of your choice. You then should find the „Steelsplitter.exe“-File in the „Builds“ folder
where is the build file im on laptop
build file?
I put it into a new folder, but it doesn't show "Steelsplitter.exe" it shows "Steelsplitter 1.0.1 .zip" I am also on a windows laptop.
ya
its fun but the drone things are a pain to kill
You just wanted to beat me
Starting to lag so im js taking a screenshot now so I dont lose proof that I beat the record if I crash due to lag. imma see if I can get to atleast 130+
I die more to the water than anything, the second my toe hits it I ragdoll and die. Drones are fine ttbh just feels like when i hit them it doesnt register half the time.
same
Unalived myself at 100 because it started to lag too much and I was tired
dude I got 98, you just got a world record
Imma beat this and take the new record.
How to launch from a .zip file?
reead some of the newer comments and you'll see it
New Record?Nevermind, I didn't read down far enoughcan you make an easy mode were the drones are off
Haven't you watched the video? He doesn't give a damn if the gameplay is too hard for some.
Extremely absorbing and addictive gameplay, similar to Devil Daggers but more "build"-based with perks. With a couple things ironed out, additional features and quality of life things added I could very well see this being something people wold be willing to pay for on a platform like Steam. Very neat!
everybody that has gotten a score above 50 please tell me your strats
yeah sure thing. i can tell you just hit me up. my discord is @carlin55
nice game dude, i even saw the yt vid.
but those stupid flying sharp octahedron are too hard
I mean... a break would be good
great game. go to round 79. then got too greedy with kills. but maybe dont stack all enemies in the first 10 or 15 waves
I understand it now
what was your strategy?
One thing I like to get is lots of speed, and that one ability that gives you immunity untill you get hit once. Also get as much health as possible, homing things like the green rarity daggers are also good, also get low cooldown and stack volley upgrades because and then you can keep on chaining the shotgun and the axe, also you can get life steel things since your gonna go on a long killing spree, at the beginning of late game waves start to reveal most of their weak points before killing the so you can chain better. And also focus on killing the drones or the light bulbs first because they are the most dangerous ones.
thanks. I managed to get to 98 and I died to lag, I wanted to be the first to 100 but someone beat me to it
congrats man. Maybe try again and you’ll do it. I’m glad to know I was able to help.
Can you make a mobile port (specifically Android)
if I miss on one of those damn oragami drones again I'm gonna crash out
fuck the mf drones if i die to them one more time i will shoot up a small village #fuckthedrone
#fuckthedrone
Is it free tho?
yes
nerf the laser shooting thingy and the drones. (please iam loosing cuz its shooting on my back everytime i turn around)
the ultra rang card/upgrade as a typo ... "that flies in the arc" i think you ment air
As a kiriko main im using this as an aim traine
I on mac :(
I Need A Break
how'd you even die
i see wate
You are so nice for making it free every one of these YouTuber-built games comes with a fee and as a kid I can't afford I hope you achieve your dreams and I subbed the first and probably the only game I downloaded on the computer Thanks again by the way if you read this please reply .
every YouTube game developer makes their games free, heven't you heard of the legend Dani? He's basically the best youtube game developer. His game's may not be great but his video making style is just too fun to watch.(I don't care about punctuation)
I like the idea so much, idk if it's original but it is good.
anyway, this game needs a lot of things, like more upgrades or mechanics.
idk if it's me but the sword is pointless, because of it's very short range, i would like a spear instead, or like a dash-like ability.
Very good game and recommended.
PD: i don't understand the "stat" thing, like mushrooms upgrades, i really don't know what changes, or don't feel it, neither the attack speed, don't seem like a useful thing in my opinion
Propably it's to much, but a boss every 10 or 15 rounds would be awesome, with some randomness to make it fun and less repetitive
ye i kinda disagree on the sword being useless when its normal yeah but when it has the range upgrade its great it helped me in tough situation
If u guys are having a hard time to kill the drones meanwhile dodging the lightbulbs first get far away with drones 2nd (u need the axe for this) when u get close to the drones throw the axe so it kills the drones right as they open since it's heat seaking
can someone help me i downloaded it but i cant find where to play
the .exe file?