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TumbleSeed

Dual-stick action roguelike about rolling a seed up a mountain

Benedict Fritz, Greg Wohlwend, Joel Corelitz, David Laskey, Jenna Blazevich · Published by aeiowu · Released May 2, 2017

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 89
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Oct 21, 2019
Minimum PC
Shader Model 3.0 capable
2 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is TumbleSeed?

In this 2D action roguelike, you guide a seed up a mountain across five procedurally generated worlds. You use both sticks to balance and roll around holes, fight corrupted creatures, and strengthen the seed with new powers.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy patient practice with unconventional movement controls
  • +you like chasing personal bests and tackling daily challenges

Not for you if...

  • −you want forgiving action without a demanding learning curve

What players say

89% of 89 reviews are positive

Players praise the unusual balancing mechanic, artwork, and music. The main complaints concern frustrating controls and punishing hazards, while some players also find that runs become repetitive.

Screenshots and trailer

TumbleSeed screenshot 1

TumbleSeed system requirements

Minimum: Shader Model 3.0 capable, 2 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista or Later
Processor
SSE2 instruction set support
Graphics
Shader Model 3.0 capable card
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does TumbleSeed have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does TumbleSeed 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
13
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does TumbleSeed 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

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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