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Torchlight

Single-player action RPG about looting randomized dungeons with a pet

Runic Games · Published by XD · Released Oct 27, 2009

RPG

Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 5,606
Recent reviews
Very Positive
81% of 32 in 30 days
Players
54
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
DirectX-compatible 3D wit…
0.5 GB RAM · 0.4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is Torchlight?

An isometric action RPG set beneath a town built around Ember, an ore that can enchant or corrupt. Choose one of three heroes, fight creatures through randomized dungeon floors, collect gear, and develop skills. A pet fights alongside you and carries items.

For you if...

  • +you like straightforward combat and character progression
  • +you want a pet that fights and carries gear
  • +you enjoy changing games with modding tools

Not for you if...

  • −you want to explore dungeons with other players
  • −you need substantial variety between dungeon floors
  • −you want a story to drive your progress

What players say

90% of 5,606 reviews are positive · 81% of 32 in the last 30 days

Players praise the simple combat and steady flow of gear and skill upgrades. Common complaints include repetitive dungeons, awkward controls, and a difficult final boss. Some players also report crashes or trouble launching the game.

Players over time

▼ -15% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 59 players on Oct 5, 2026.

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How many players finish Torchlight?

18% of Steam players have unlocked «Beast Slayer I», 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

Torchlight screenshot 1

Torchlight system requirements

Minimum: DirectX-compatible 3D wit…, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP or later
Processor
x86-compatible 800MHz processor
Graphics
DirectX-compatible 3D graphics with at least 64MB of addressable memory (such as an ATI Radeon 7200, NVIDIA GeForce 2, or Intel GMA 950)
Memory
512MB
Storage
400MB

Does Torchlight have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Torchlight 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
  • The native resolution is not the default one
  • 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
66
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Torchlight 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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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