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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 6,944
Recent reviews
Very Positive
82% of 46 in 30 days
Players
15
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Jan 7, 2023
Minimum PC
GTX 960
8 GB RAM · 25 GB disk
Full requirements

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 6,944 reviews are positive · 82% of 46 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.

Players over time

▼ -54% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 33 players on Oct 6, 2026.

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How many players finish F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch?

31% of Steam players have unlocked «For the New Dawn», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch screenshot 1

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch system requirements

Minimum: GTX 960, 8 GB RAM, 25 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
43
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese. Text only: Japanese, Traditional Chinese, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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