STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES
Released 6 October 2026 · PC · Action
Set in a sci-fi world, this top-down shooter challenges you to complete missions and earn the title of “ARES,” the strongest pilot. Collect modules that appear after clearing each wave to customize and upgrade your mech as you see fit, and aim to clear every wave all the way to the end.
Story
More than a century after humanity first ventured into space… Threats to human peace—such as the rampant activities of space pirates and encounters with aliens—had become serious challenges. However, given the expanding scope of human territory, the shortage of military power, particularly human resources, was critical, and no solution was in sight. To resolve these issues at once, the Earth Federation Government launched “Project ARES”—a program to train the ultimate elite soldiers, the <Advanced Reinforced Elite Soldier - A.R.E.S.>, who, like the war god Ares, could single-handedly annihilate hundreds or even thousands of enemies. To earn the title of “ARES”—a pilot capable of taking on a thousand enemies alone—the doors to the training facility are now opening. “STEEL VANGUARD: Project ARES” is a top-down arena-style roguelike shooter set in a sci-fi world. Pilot three distinct mechs—the versatile Variant, the hit-and-run Assault, and the high-firepower, heavily armored Bastion—to defeat the hordes of enemies closing in on you. Enemies employ a wide variety of attacks, ranging from simple ones that simply track you to high-speed chargers, laser-firing foes, and...
Gameplay
More than a century after humanity first ventured into space… Threats to human peace—such as the rampant activities of space pirates and encounters with aliens—had become serious challenges. However, given the expanding scope of human territory, the shortage of military power, particularly human resources, was critical, and no solution was in sight. To resolve these issues at once, the Earth Federation Government launched “Project ARES”—a program to train the ultimate elite soldiers, the <Advanced Reinforced Elite Soldier - A.R.E.S.>, who, like the war god Ares, could single-handedly annihilate hundreds or even thousands of enemies. To earn the title of “ARES”—a pilot capable of taking on a thousand enemies alone—the doors to the training facility are now opening. “STEEL VANGUARD: Project ARES” is a top-down arena-style roguelike shooter set in a sci-fi world. Pilot three distinct mechs—the versatile Variant, the hit-and-run Assault, and the high-firepower, heavily armored Bastion—to defeat the hordes of enemies closing in on you. Enemies employ a wide variety of attacks, ranging from simple ones that simply track you to high-speed chargers, laser-firing foes, and enemies that self-destruct to scatter bullets. You can strengthen your mech through upgrades and further enhance it in various ways by acquiring modules that appear after clearing each wave. Modules...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Full controller support
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Playable without Timed Input
- DualShock Controller Support
- DualSense Controller Support
- Steam Cloud
Release details
STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES is a Action game by GZOE Inc.. STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES came out on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 6 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES come out?
STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES came out on 6 October 2026.
Which platforms is STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES on?
STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES is on PC.
Who makes STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES?
STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES is developed by GZOE Inc..
What kind of game is STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES?
STEEL VANGUARD:Project ARES is a game of these genres: Action.