F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Metroidvania action platformer about a rabbit resisting a mechanical army
TiGames · Published by Astrolabe Games · Released Oct 2, 2021
ActionAdventureIndieRPGSimulationSports
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 86% of 7,268
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 82% of 47 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 17
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 3 years ago
- Nov 7, 2022
Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.
Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)
What is F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch?
This single-player, 2D action platformer takes place in Torch City, where animals live under machine occupation. After his friend is arrested, former resistance soldier Rayton explores interconnected areas, solves puzzles, navigates platforming challenges, and fights enemies and bosses with a mechanical fist, drill, and whip.
For you if...
- +you enjoy finding upgrades while exploring interconnected areas
- +you like combo-based combat with several weapons
Not for you if...
- −you want frequent fast travel when retracing areas
- −you prefer simple attacks over timed combos
What players say
86% of 7,268 reviews are positive · 82% of 47 in the last 30 days
Players praise the city's visual detail, exploration, and weapon variety. Common complaints include unresponsive combat inputs, difficult parrying, tedious backtracking, and frustrating late bosses. Some players also report stuttering.
Screenshots and trailer
F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 version 1903
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD FX 8320
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 280
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 25 GB available space
- Notes
- NVIDIA显卡用户，请检查驱动是否为472.12
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 version 1903
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-6400
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 25 GB available space
- Notes
- Please ensure NVIDIA graphic card driver above 472.12
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 43
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Verified
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Shows Steam Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese. Text only: Japanese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil.
Tags
- Metroidvania
- Platformer
- Action
- Steampunk
- Adventure
- 2D Platformer
- Singleplayer
- Story Rich
- Exploration
- Action-Adventure
- Retro
- Linear
- Indie
- 2.5D
- Combat
- Simulation
Recent updates
- Nov 7, 2022 · F.I.S.T. Steam Version now supports NVIDIA DLSS 3!
- Nov 7, 2022 · NVIDIA DLSS 3 is now supported in F.I.S.T.
- Oct 18, 2021 · 1.004.006 Patch Notes for PC
1 DLC available.
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