Independent studio Very Positive today revealed the official trailer for Steel Maiden, a high-speed action roguelite played with only two buttons. The full game is coming to PC (Steam), with a free demo to follow. The game is available to wishlist now on Steam.
Beneath its dead-simple two-button input lies a razor-sharp battle of timing that pushes reflexes to their limit. Enemies pour in from every side, kills erupt across the screen, and the dopamine hits fast — turning “just one more run” into something impossible to resist.
Every run is reshaped by the builds you choose mid-run. Weapons found along the way can be fused into entirely new powers, while relics unlocked between runs let players gradually shape a playstyle of their own — making no two runs ever the same.
Behind the game’s striking visual identity is a solo creator who served as the art director on a Steam Awards “Outstanding Visual Style” nominee. Every action is brought to life through fluid, silky-smooth 2D sprite animation with a touch of retro pixel soul — each slash, dodge, and takedown exploding across the screen.
“I wanted to bottle that pure, immediate rush of fast action and pour it into a roguelite you can pick up with two fingers — built and shipped entirely on my own.” – Cho Ki Choul, Steel Maiden
Key Features
- Two buttons, relentless speed – Deep timing combat under the simplest possible controls.
- A new build every run – Mid-run choices completely reshape your abilities.
- Weapon Fusion – Combine weapons into entirely new powers.
- Relic unlocks – Shape your own playstyle across runs.
- Striking visuals – Fluid, silky-smooth 2D sprite animation with retro pixel soul.
