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
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 70% of 4,377
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 8
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 9 years ago
- May 16, 2017
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
70% of 4,377 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.
Screenshots and trailer
Torment: Tides of Numenera system requirements
As published by the developer.
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
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 52
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Age rating
- 17+
Steam Deck: Playable
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English, Polish. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian.
Tags
- RPG
- Isometric
- Story Rich
- Adventure
- CRPG
- Indie
- Singleplayer
- Choices Matter
- Turn-Based Combat
- Strategy
- Atmospheric
- Sci-fi
- Fantasy
- Turn-Based
- Party-Based RPG
- Dark Fantasy
Recent updates
- May 16, 2017 · Servant of the Tides Update & 25% Off Sale!
- Mar 28, 2017 · Torment Patch 1.0.2 Release Notes
- Dec 20, 2016 · Torment: Tides of Numenera Release Date, Tidal Surge Update
- Jun 9, 2016 · Torment Early Access Update Version 0.1.2 Live
- Feb 4, 2016 · Torment Early Access Patch 1 Released
2 DLC available.
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