DYSMANTLE

Top-down survival RPG about dismantling an island for resources

10tons Ltd · Released Nov 16, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 12K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 42 in 30 days
Playing now: 167; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Sep 11, 2025

What is DYSMANTLE?

A top-down, open-world action RPG set on a post-apocalyptic island overrun by hostile creatures. You break objects for materials, craft permanent gear, fight or avoid enemies, build outposts, and explore ruins and underground tombs while seeking a way to escape.

For you if...

+you want a low-stress take on survival crafting
+you like mixing exploration, farming, fishing, and puzzles
+you want shared-screen co-op with a friend

Not for you if...

−you expect hunger, thirst, and sleep to drive survival
−you want a story-heavy adventure with frequent narrative development
−you prefer short games with little checklist cleanup

What players say

91% of 11,615 reviews are positive · 88% of 42 in the last 30 days

Players praise the satisfying cycle of breaking objects, improving tools, and gaining access to more of the island. The most common complaints are repetitive resource gathering, backtracking, and pacing that drags later in the game.

Screenshots and trailer

DYSMANTLE system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11
Processor: 64-bit
Graphics: SM 4.0+
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Storage: 768 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 34
Steam features: Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English. Text only: Simplified Chinese, German, Russian, Turkish, French, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Italian, Traditional Chinese.