---Red---Tether-->

Top-down space roguelike where tethered ships become your weapons

Sleeper Games · Released Jan 18, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 82
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Nov 18, 2024
Minimum PC: Gallium 0.4 NV 106; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is ---Red---Tether-->?

You pilot a ship against enemy fleets in this single-player, top-down space action roguelike. Harpoons let you pull vessels into collisions, tear off weapons, and swing around obstacles. Runs progress through preset waves and bosses, while an endless mode uses randomly generated fleets.

For you if...

+you enjoy making tactical decisions during fast combat
+you like difficult runs that reward practice

Not for you if...

−you prefer relaxed action with little need for dodging
−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

96% of 82 reviews are positive

Players praise the music, sound effects, and replayability from varied ships and upgrades. A recent reviewer criticizes full-run restarts after death, while another finds the combat mechanics clumsy.

Screenshots and trailer

---Red---Tether--> system requirements

Minimum: Gallium 0.4 NV 106, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: At least Windows 7
Processor: 2.8 GHz
Graphics: NVidia Gallium 0.4 NV 106 or better, OpenGL compatible
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does ---Red---Tether--> have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does ---Red---Tether--> run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Text only: English.

Does ---Red---Tether--> 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam