Tanglewood

A side-scrolling puzzle platformer originally built for the Sega Genesis

Big Evil Corporation · Released Aug 14, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 54
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 8 years ago; Sep 5, 2018
Minimum PC: HD; 1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Tanglewood?

Tanglewood is a 2D platformer set in a forest, where a young creature named Nymn must survive until morning after becoming separated from his pack. Across 28 levels in eight story chapters, you jump between platforms, solve puzzles, and use special abilities to evade or defeat monsters.

For you if...

+you enjoy searching for secrets and collectibles
+you like stories told through actions rather than narration

Not for you if...

−you prefer puzzles without fast movement or reflex challenges
−you want a cooperative or competitive multiplayer game

What players say

93% of 54 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art and soundtrack. The most common complaint is limited guidance on controls and abilities, which players say can make the opening confusing.

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Tanglewood system requirements

Minimum: HD, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7+
Processor: Dual Core 1.8ghz
Graphics: Intel HD
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 50 MB available space

Does Tanglewood have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Tanglewood run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 17
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Tanglewood 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam