Steel Harbinger PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

Steel Harbinger

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperMindscape Inc
PublisherMindscape Inc
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Mindscape Inc, Steel Harbinger arrived on the PlayStation in 1996 as a shooter. It blends shooter and action elements.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

Mindscape Inc also made Warhammer: Dark Omen for the PS1.

Steel Harbinger 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Steel Harbinger is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Steel Harbinger gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Steel Harbinger cheats & codes

23 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Joker CommandD0099A88 ????
Infinite Energy8009A07C 03E8
Infinite Machine Gun Ammo80124576 00C8
Infinite Heatseeker Ammo8012457A 00C8
Infinite Peterson Ammo8012457E 00C8
Infinite Plasma Ammo80124582 00C8

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Steel Harbinger walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Steel Harbinger FAQ

When did Steel Harbinger come out on the PS1?

Steel Harbinger was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Steel Harbinger?

It was developed by Mindscape Inc.

Is Steel Harbinger multiplayer?

No. Steel Harbinger is a single-player game.

How long does Steel Harbinger take to play?

As a shooter, Steel Harbinger typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Steel Harbinger 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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