Tornado: Research and Rescue

Open-world storm-chasing simulation combining weather research with rescue work

Sam Kennedy · Released May 29, 2023 · Early Access

Action Adventure Indie RPG Simulation Strategy

Reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 404
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 25 in 30 days
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 21, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1050; 8 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Tornado: Research and Rescue?

This Early Access, first-person simulation is set in 1990s Tornado Alley. You drive rural roads, track storms with radar, deploy scientific probes and warn threatened towns, with procedurally generated forecasts, roads and communities shaping each chase. Research data and rescue rewards fund upgrades to your vehicle and equipment.

For you if...

+you like planning routes around changing, potentially dangerous weather
+you enjoy experimenting with chemicals that alter tornado behavior

Not for you if...

−you prefer relaxed exploration without time-sensitive decisions
−you want cooperative storm chasing rather than solo play

What players say

84% of 404 reviews are positive · 92% of 25 in the last 30 days

Players praise the separate mode that lets them control a tornado.

Screenshots and trailer

Tornado: Research and Rescue screenshot 1

Tornado: Research and Rescue system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050, 8 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel I3
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space

Does Tornado: Research and Rescue have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Tornado: Research and Rescue 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
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Default configuration is not performant
The native resolution is not the default one
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Tornado: Research and Rescue 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