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; 91% of 7,378
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 73% of 15 in 30 days
Playing now: 42; peak 24h 52
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

Free demo available, 1 playing it now: get the demo.

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

91% of 7,378 reviews are positive · 73% of 15 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.

Screenshots and trailer

Torchlight system requirements

As published by the developer.

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