Steel Horizon DS box art

Nintendo DS · Strategy

Steel Horizon

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreStrategy
DeveloperClimax Studios
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Climax Studios and published by Konami, Steel Horizon arrived on the Nintendo DS as a strategy game.

Climax Studios also made Overlord: Minions, Meet the Robinsons and Gormiti: The Lords of Nature for the DS.

Steel Horizon is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Steel Horizon is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Steel Horizon gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Steel Horizon cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Current Performance Points021B89B0 3B9AC9FF
Maximum Performance Points021B89B4 3B9AC9FF
Infinite Resources02269D20 3B9AC9FF

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Steel Horizon walkthroughs & guides

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Steel Horizon FAQ

Who made Steel Horizon?

It was developed by Climax Studios and published by Konami.

Is Steel Horizon multiplayer?

No. Steel Horizon is a single-player game.

How long does Steel Horizon take to play?

As a strategy game, Steel Horizon 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 Horizon 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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