The Tenth Line
Fantasy RPG mixing turn-based battles, timed attacks, and 2D platforming
Sungazer Software LLC · Released Mar 17, 2017
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 83% of 138
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Untested
- Last update on Steam
- 3 years ago
- Mar 13, 2023
What is The Tenth Line?
This single-player, side-scrolling RPG follows a princess trying to return home while fleeing a cult in a world shared by humans, beasts, and dragons. You guide companions separately through platforming areas, visit villages for quests and card games, and choose battle commands before carrying out attacks with timed inputs.
For you if...
- +you enjoy experimenting with item-based training and skill boards
- +you like conversations that change with your chosen character
Not for you if...
- −you want turn-based combat without real-time timing demands
- −you prefer moving an entire party together during exploration
What players say
83% of 138 reviews are positive
Players praise the story and character writing, along with the soundtrack and pixel art. Some find the controls awkward and the combat systems initially confusing.
Screenshots and trailer
The Tenth Line system requirements
Minimum: At least DX9 (shader mode…, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows® 7 or newer, 64-bit
- Processor
- SSE2 or better, 64-bit architecture
- Graphics
- At least DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11, at least 1GB VRAM
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2000 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- 16:9 resolution display recommended
Recommended
- OS
- Windows® 7 or newer, 64-bit
- Processor
- Intel i5 quad core
- Graphics
- At least DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11, at least 2 GB VRAM
- Memory
- 6 GB RAM
- Storage
- 2000 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- 16:9 resolution display recommended
Does The Tenth Line have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does The Tenth Line run on Steam Deck?
Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 21
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
- Languages
- Full audio: English.
Does The Tenth Line 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
Tags
- JRPG
- Dragons
- Female Protagonist
- 1990's
- Story Rich
- 2D
- Turn-Based Combat
- Platformer
- Fantasy
- RPG
- Singleplayer
- Adventure
- Turn-Based
- Indie
- Pixel Graphics
- Side Scroller
Recent updates
- Mar 13, 2023 · [UPDATE: RESOLVED] Discord Community Hacked! Beware!
- May 1, 2020 · Version 1.11 - Now Available!
- Feb 15, 2019 · Version 1.1 - Yes, Really!
- May 2, 2017 · Minor Update
- May 2, 2017 · Minor Update
1 DLC available.
