About Beneath a Steel Sky
Revolution's cyberpunk point-and-click classic set in a dystopian city ruled by a computer.
Beneath a Steel Sky (1994) by Revolution Software is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure with art by Dave Gibbons. Robert Foster and his robot friend Joey try to escape Union City, a dystopia controlled by the supercomputer LINC.
Released as freeware, it runs in the browser through ScummVM. Play with a mouse.
Available browser projects
Beneath a Steel Sky at a glance
- Genre
- Adventure
- Original release
- 1994
- Developer
- Revolution Software
- Publisher
- Virgin Interactive
- Browser version
- scummweb.tsilva.eu
- Price
- Free
- Download
- Not required — runs in the browser
- Devices
- PC or laptop with keyboard and mouse
- Online play
- No — single-player
How to play Beneath a Steel Sky in your browser
- Press Play in browser — the game opens on scummweb.tsilva.eu in a new tab.
- Wait while the game files load. The first start can take from a few seconds to a few minutes depending on your connection; later starts are faster because the browser caches the files.
- Click inside the game window so it captures the keyboard and mouse, then switch to fullscreen (F11 or the host's fullscreen button).
- Open the in-game settings to adjust controls, graphics and sound. Progress is normally kept in your browser storage, so don't clear site data if you want to keep your saves.
Beneath a Steel Sky controls
Default layout for this browser version. Keys can differ between builds, and most hosts let you rebind them in the settings. A USB or Bluetooth gamepad usually works too.
| Action | Key |
|---|---|
| Use / interact | Left click |
| Zoom | Mouse wheel |
| Menu / pause | Esc |
What to expect from the browser version
The browser version of Beneath a Steel Sky is an independent web project — a port, recompilation or fan remake — hosted on scummweb.tsilva.eu. It is not an official release from Virgin Interactive, and MePlayable does not host any game files: we describe the game and link to the project.
Because the game runs inside a browser tab, some features of the 1994 original may be missing or work differently: online modes, cutscenes, saves, mods and graphics options depend on the build. If something doesn't work, check the host's own notes.
Requirements
A modern desktop browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera or Safari 16+ — with WebAssembly and WebGL enabled, at least 4 GB of RAM and a stable connection for the first load. Hardware acceleration should be switched on in the browser settings.
If Beneath a Steel Sky doesn't start
- Black screen or endless loading — update the browser, enable hardware acceleration and reload the page with Ctrl+F5.
- No sound — click inside the game window: browsers only allow audio after you interact with the page.
- Lag or low FPS — close other heavy tabs and programs, then lower the resolution or graphics settings in the game.
- The site doesn't open — the host may be temporarily down or blocked in your region. Try again later or use another project link on this page.
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Beneath a Steel Sky: frequently asked questions
Which site hosts the browser version of Beneath a Steel Sky?
The playable web version of Beneath a Steel Sky runs on scummweb.tsilva.eu. MePlayable doesn't host game files: we check the link, explain controls and point you to the project page.
Can I play Beneath a Steel Sky online for free?
Yes. The browser version on scummweb.tsilva.eu is free to open, and MePlayable doesn't charge anything — we simply link to the project.
Do I need to download Beneath a Steel Sky?
No. Beneath a Steel Sky runs directly in a browser tab using WebAssembly and WebGL, so there is no installer and nothing to download. The browser only caches files to make the next launch faster.
Can I play Beneath a Steel Sky on a phone?
The browser version is made for computers and expects a keyboard and mouse or a gamepad. Some phones and tablets can open it, but performance and touch controls are not guaranteed.
Can I play Beneath a Steel Sky with friends?
No. Beneath a Steel Sky is a single-player game, and the browser version focuses on the solo experience.
Is this the official Beneath a Steel Sky?
No. The original Beneath a Steel Sky was developed by Revolution Software and released in 1994. The browser version is a third-party project, and all rights to the game belong to their owners.
Will my progress be saved?
Usually yes: saves are stored in your browser's local storage on this device. They are lost if you clear browser data, use private mode or switch to another browser or device.
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