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Steel Empire
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Flying Edge |
| Publisher | Hot-B |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Steel Empire is a shoot 'em up released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Flying Edge and published by Hot-B.
It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 75 Genesis shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
Flying Edge also made WWF Super WrestleMania, Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone and George Foreman's KO Boxing for the Genesis.
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)
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 cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | FFCB71:63 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FFCB51:09 |
| Infinite Secondary Attack | FFCB57:09 |
| Infinite Continues | FFFF87:09 |
Steel Empire walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Steel Empire.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Steel Empire FAQ
When did Steel Empire come out on the Genesis?
Steel Empire was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992.
Who made Steel Empire?
It was developed by Flying Edge and published by Hot-B.
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.