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Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons

Fantasy puzzle adventure where you control two brothers at once

Starbreeze Studios AB · Published by 505 Games · Released Sep 3, 2013

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 35K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
90% of 11 in 30 days
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
HD 2600
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 90/100 (critic reviews)

What is Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons?

This single-player fantasy adventure follows two brothers searching for the Water of Life to save their ailing father. You guide both at once, using one thumbstick per brother to explore varied locations, solve puzzles, and face bosses.

For you if...

  • +you appreciate a story told through movement and visuals
  • +you prefer straightforward puzzles in a fairy-tale setting
  • +you want a brief adventure with emotional stakes

Not for you if...

  • −you expect demanding puzzles and frequent action
  • −you want two-player co-op instead of solo play

What players say

94% of 34,956 reviews are positive · 90% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise how the controls reinforce the brothers' relationship, along with the visual storytelling. Common complaints include awkward controls, too much walking, and an ending some find disappointing.

Screenshots and trailer

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Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons system requirements

Minimum: HD 2600, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP SP3
Processor
2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 /ATI Radeon HD 2600
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)

Does Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons run on Steam Deck?

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

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • 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
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
12
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons 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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