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A Virus Named TOM

An action-puzzler about rotating circuit tiles while dodging enemies

Misfits Attic · Released Aug 1, 2012

ActionIndieStrategy

Reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 61
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Jan 2, 2021
Minimum PC
Direct X 9.0c
0.5 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 65/100 (critic reviews)

What is A Virus Named TOM?

A 2D action-puzzle game about a fired scientist using a virus to take revenge on a corporation. You navigate maze-like levels, solve puzzles, and avoid enemies across a single-player campaign divided into six areas. Separate cooperative levels and a competitive battle mode support local multiplayer.

For you if...

  • +you want local cooperative puzzles for up to four players

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer unhurried puzzles without enemies or time pressure

What players say

72% of 61 reviews are positive

Players praise the combination of puzzle solving and quick movement, along with the humorous cutscenes. The most common complaint is that reflex-heavy execution overshadows the puzzles; some players also criticize awkward or unresponsive controls.

Screenshots and trailer

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A Virus Named TOM system requirements

Minimum: Direct X 9.0c, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP (sp2)
Graphics
Direct X 9.0c / Shader Model 2.0
Memory
500MB RAM
Storage
350 MB HD space

Recommended

Memory
1GB RAM
Storage
350 MB HD space

Does A Virus Named TOM have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does A Virus Named TOM 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
  • Cloud saves are not shared across platforms

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
47
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does A Virus Named TOM 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

2 DLC available.

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