Steel Talons Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Simulation

Steel Talons

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenreSimulation
DeveloperTengen
PublisherAtari
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Steel Talons is a simulation game released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Tengen and published by Atari.

Among the 18 Genesis simulation games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

Tengen also made Klax, Rampart and Dragon's Revenge for the Genesis.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Steel Talons is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Steel Talons gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Steel Talons cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite MissilesFF0B8D:FF
Infinite Lives (Ignore HUD)FFED14:09

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Steel Talons walkthroughs & guides

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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 Talons FAQ

Who made Steel Talons?

It was developed by Tengen and published by Atari.

Is Steel Talons multiplayer?

No. Steel Talons is a single-player game.

How long does Steel Talons take to play?

As a simulation game, Steel Talons typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Steel Talons 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.

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