Game Boy Advance · Shoot 'em Up
Steel Empire
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 (originally 1992) |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Starfish |
| Publisher | Zoo Digital Publishing |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Starfish and published by Zoo Digital Publishing, Steel Empire arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2005 as a shoot 'em up. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1992.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!. Among the 25 GBA shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
Starfish also made American Bass Challenge and Super Black Bass Advance for the GBA.
Steel Empire is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Steel Empire is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Steel Empire walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
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Steel Empire FAQ
When did Steel Empire come out on the GBA?
Steel Empire was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005; the original game dates back to 1992.
Who made Steel Empire?
It was developed by Starfish and published by Zoo Digital Publishing.
Is Steel Empire multiplayer?
No. Steel Empire is a single-player game.
How long does Steel Empire take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Steel Empire typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Steel Empire on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.