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Torment: Tides of Numenera

Isometric science-fantasy RPG shaped by dialogue and player choices

inXile Entertainment · Published by inXile Entertainment, Xbox Game Studios · Released Feb 27, 2017

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 2,122
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Jul 14, 2017
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 460
4 GB RAM · 20 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)

What is Torment: Tides of Numenera?

This single-player, isometric RPG takes place in the Ninth World, a setting of strange technology and magic. You explore locations, talk with characters and companions, and navigate encounters through combat, stealth, puzzles, or conversation while fleeing the Sorrow in a body once occupied by the Changing God.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy introspective stories about identity and morality
  • +you like finding ways around combat encounters

Not for you if...

  • −you want frequent battles and minimal reading
  • −you prefer direct storytelling over sprawling side stories

What players say

72% of 2,122 reviews are positive

Players praise the unusual setting, detailed worldbuilding, and dialogue choices. Many say the extensive reading slows the pace and find the infrequent combat unsatisfying.

How many players finish Torment: Tides of Numenera?

15% of Steam players have unlocked «Legacy», 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

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Torment: Tides of Numenera system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 460, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel Core i3 or equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or equivalent
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or equivalent
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
20 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Does Torment: Tides of Numenera have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Torment: Tides of Numenera run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Gamepad not enabled by default
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • 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, macOS, Linux
Achievements
52
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, Polish. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian.

Does Torment: Tides of Numenera 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

2 DLC available.

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