Tearscape

Top-down action-adventure with tool-based exploration and stamina-driven combat

NERDS TAKE OVER · Released Feb 2, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 350
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 70% of 10 in 30 days
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 months ago; Jul 31, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 5500; 2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Tearscape?

Tearscape is a 2D, top-down action-adventure set in a Gothic world where dark experiments create monstrous bosses. You explore an interconnected map and hidden dungeons, manage stamina and limited healing flasks during fights, upgrade your stats, and collect tools that unlock new paths.

For you if...

+you like retro pixel art and dark fantasy settings
+you enjoy finding secrets and tackling demanding bosses

Not for you if...

−you prefer linear adventures with little backtracking
−you want forgiving combat without managing limited resources

What players say

89% of 350 reviews are positive · 70% of 10 in the last 30 days

Players praise the Game Boy-style presentation and Zelda-like dungeon exploration. Recent complaints center on repetitive enemies and puzzles, with some players also reporting bugs and criticizing the ending.

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Tearscape system requirements

Minimum: HD 5500, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5500, AMD Radeon R5
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 200 MB available space

Does Tearscape have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Tearscape 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
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In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 25
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Does Tearscape 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