HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia

Roguelite tower defense centered on defending a flying fortress

Tearevo · Released Aug 3, 2026

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 62
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 2 weeks ago; Oct 7, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia?

You command the flying fortress Arcadia in a single-player, isometric tower defense game with a steampunk setting and roguelite missions. Build linked turrets, resource collectors, and support modules, balancing expansion against attacks from every direction. Ground missions keep the ship stationary; aerial missions scroll past resources and let you choose upgrades during flight.

For you if...

+you enjoy balancing economic growth against immediate defensive needs
+you like experimenting with builds and stacking mission upgrades

Not for you if...

−you prefer fixed enemy paths and hands-off tower defense
−you want multiplayer rather than solo missions

What players say

77% of 62 reviews are positive

Players praise the visual style and tactical depth. Recent complaints focus on low-resolution graphics, with interface readability also criticized.

Screenshots and trailer

HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Dual-core CPU, 2.0 GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+
Graphics: Intel HD 4000 or equivalent (WebGL)
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia 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
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
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: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 23
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, German.

Does HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

AI tools were used in various stages of development, including prototyping, localization and the creation of some visual assets. The project is developed by a single creator, and AI-assisted tools are part of the workflow. All gameplay systems and implementation are authored and controlled by the developer. No generative AI is used at runtime.

The statement mentions: ArtText & translations

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