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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Win 10 64bit | Win 11 64bit Processeur : 4 Physical Core, 8 Logical Core 3.2 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1000 / AMD Radeon RX 590 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1080p native resolution. Low-Medium graphics settings. 30-60fps. Controller recommended.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Win 10 64bit | Win 11 64bit Processeur : Quad Core 3.4 GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1080p native resolution. High-Epic graphics settings. 60fps. Controller recommended.

Towerborne

Cold reception
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Released February 26, 2026
sample: 193 reviews posted after launch (75 AI-classified)
52/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 66 % · 1,532 reviews (« Mixed »)
24,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Multiplayer dominates the complaints: 23 negative mentions out of 27 show players are deeply frustrated by this aspect. Since launch, only 52% of reviews have been positive out of 193 sampled, underscoring the divide in player experiences. Yet, gameplay shines with 32 positive mentions out of 36, proving it remains the game’s strongest pull.

In-game

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« Un digne successeur à l'ambiance Dragonica. très plaisant »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« This is Dragonica meets Guardian Heroes. If you recognize both of those, you're going to love this game. And we're old :D »
👍 anonymous review · 47 h played
« Rework has been great, live service stuff was not needed. Runs much smoother. Music is top notch »
👍 anonymous review · 64 h played
« This game is actually massive and really fun. I'm glad they added an offline mode and removed the live service, mtx BS »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« They pivoted from a live service game to a regular game with limited content. while i can understand why people are upset the game is well made and now can be played whenever. If feels good to play so you won't have a bad time in game. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« It was an okay game in early access, but now the map is barren of missions and they removed cross play and save on launch. »
👍 anonymous review · 64 h played
« azerty.... je peux pas choisir z pour allé en haut... »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Ce jeu est sympa en l'état, mais joué de steam avec des amis sur PS5 n'est pas possible. Le cross plateforme est limité en local (Expliqué sur leur site officiel) mais pas en ligne et c'est assez dommage. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« i bought this game to play it crossplay now they're removing crossplay Why? what a stupid thing to do. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Great game, Bought it to play with my friend on xbox... had loads of fun during EA Cross-platform removed for full release. On a Xbox Game Studio published game BTW. will change to recommend when they add the crossplay back. Very sad »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« no cross play.... no couch co-op!? That's the whole reason I bought the game early »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« Good game so far. I love beat'em ups, RPGs and looter game so it is a perfect match for me, also the controls feel very smooth and responsive. The graphics are gorgeous, especially the backgrounds. Anyway, this is a good game. »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played

In players' words

« Un digne successeur à l'ambiance Dragonica. très plaisant »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« azerty.... je peux pas choisir z pour allé en haut... »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« This is Dragonica meets Guardian Heroes. If you recognize both of those, you're going to love this game. And we're old :D »
👍 anonymous review · 47 h played
« Ce jeu est sympa en l'état, mais joué de steam avec des amis sur PS5 n'est pas possible. Le cross plateforme est limité en local (Expliqué sur leur site officiel) mais pas en ligne et c'est assez dommage. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Rework has been great, live service stuff was not needed. Runs much smoother. Music is top notch »
👍 anonymous review · 64 h played
« i bought this game to play it crossplay now they're removing crossplay Why? what a stupid thing to do. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« This game is actually massive and really fun. I'm glad they added an offline mode and removed the live service, mtx BS »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« Great game, Bought it to play with my friend on xbox... had loads of fun during EA Cross-platform removed for full release. On a Xbox Game Studio published game BTW. will change to recommend when they add the crossplay back. Very sad »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« They pivoted from a live service game to a regular game with limited content. while i can understand why people are upset the game is well made and now can be played whenever. If feels good to play so you won't have a bad time in game. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« no cross play.... no couch co-op!? That's the whole reason I bought the game early »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« It was an okay game in early access, but now the map is barren of missions and they removed cross play and save on launch. »
👍 anonymous review · 64 h played
« Good game so far. I love beat'em ups, RPGs and looter game so it is a perfect match for me, also the controls feel very smooth and responsive. The graphics are gorgeous, especially the backgrounds. Anyway, this is a good game. »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=36
Multiplayer
15 % pos · n=27
Content / longevity
63 % pos · n=19
Graphics / art
73 % pos · n=11
Value for money
43 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay363204
Multiplayer274023
Content / longevity191207
Graphics / art11803
Value for money7304
Audio / music6303
Story / writing2200
Interface / UX2002
Performance1100
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 20 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.

<2h
11 % (n=19)
2-10h
47 % (n=32)
10-25h
62 % (n=72)
>25h
56 % (n=70)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+13 pts) — updates have won players over
Feb 2026 : 46% positive46FebMar 2026 : 54% positive54MarApr 2026 : 58% positive58AprMay 2026 : 59% positive59May

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0,6 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Gameplay steals the show with 32 positive mentions out of 36
  • Nearly two-thirds of players who played 10-25 hours stayed engaged, with 62% positivity in that group
  • The rare story mentions are unanimously positive: 2 out of 2 reviews
  • Visuals earn praise in 8 out of 11 mentions, showing strong artistic direction

Weaknesses

  • Multiplayer collapses under scrutiny with 23 negative mentions out of 27
  • Pricing sparks backlash in 4 out of 7 mentions, raising value concerns
  • A single bug report and two UI grievances, though infrequent, highlight lingering technical polish issues

Who is it for?

Those craving a single-player action-RPG with tight combat and a vivid world will find Towerborne rewarding. Completionists and players who can overlook multiplayer flaws may also enjoy its lengthy content.

Verdict

Towerborne’s post-launch split mirrors its core appeal versus its shortcomings: gameplay and presentation win hearts, while multiplayer and value frustrate players. Its ability to hold attention for dozens of hours suggests the positives outweigh the negatives for dedicated fans, but the game must address its multiplayer and pricing criticisms to fully satisfy its audience.

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Towerborne: 52/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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