Steel Century Groove

Sloth Gloss Games' debut project succeeds at delivering a unique and engaging Rhythm RPG

Although some of the ideas and approaches here fascinate, the whole is not worth the time investment.

Steel Century Groove isn’t afraid to try something new, for better or worse. The game’s core has a surprising depth of mechanics and while the story broaches some deeper themes, it doesn’t always strike hard enough.

Steel Century Groove isn’t flawless, but it’s genuinely fun. The rhythm battles are engaging, the soundtrack is excellent, and the idea of settling rivalries through mech dance-offs never gets old. The story and characters won’t click with everyone, and the structure can feel repetitive at times, but the core gameplay does more than enough to hold your attention. It feels like the start of something special, and I’d love to see how this concept could evolve in the future. At the very least, the free demo is worth checking out. It might just make you want to get your groove on.

Steel Century Groove is a creative and entertaining take on the rhythm game genre, with engaging RPG hooks and a battle system that has the perfect amount of depth.