Fit check
Is Towertale worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want boss-focused 2D action with a tower-based progression
- Story-driven players who enjoy following several connected protagonists
- Small groups seeking cooperative action for up to 4 players
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking broad exploration may find the level-based tower structure narrow
- Players wanting a long-form RPG may find the focus on boss fights and arcade-style modes limited
- Players looking for stealth, survival crafting, or tower-defense systems
Our take on Towertale
Its focus on boss encounters gives the game a clear combat identity, but leaves less room for open-ended exploration or broader RPG systems. The separate story routes and alternate modes add structure around those fights rather than replacing the central climb.
What is Towertale?
Towertale is a 2D action game about climbing an ancient tower and challenging the bosses on each level.
Four playable characters follow intertwined storylines, and choices made with one character may affect the others. The game includes 12 levels, 17 bosses with multiple phases, more than 120 story cutscenes, 25+ CGs, and 34+ music tracks. Arcade Mode lets players play the tower without the tale, while Boss Rush includes leaderboards. Freemode lets players fight bosses at their own pace and difficulty. The game also offers multiple endings, co-op for up to 4 players, Steam Achievements, full controller support, and rebindable controls.
How Towertale plays
- 01Four Story Routes
- Choices made while following one character may affect events in the other connected campaigns.
- 02Boss Battle Modes
- Arcade Mode, Boss Rush, and Freemode offer alternatives to the story, with leaderboards in Boss Rush.
- 03Four Playable Characters
- Each character presents a different perspective on the events surrounding the tower.
- 04Cooperative Play
- The game supports cooperative play with up to 4 players.
- 05Rebindable Controls
- Controls can be remapped, and full controller support is included.
Towertale compared to similar games
Towertale centers on fast 2D boss battles, four linked storylines, and several combat modes, while Ghost of a Tale emphasizes exploration, immersion, stealth, disguises, and conversations. Vagante presents an adventure in a dark fantasy world with monsters, demons, and crooks, whereas Towertale focuses on climbing a tower and fighting its bosses. Dungeon Defenders: Awakened combines cooperative action RPG play with tower defense, loot, leveling, pets, and character customization.
Towertale: platforms & release
Is Towertale worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want boss-focused 2D action with a tower-based progression. Skip it if: players seeking broad exploration may find the level-based tower structure narrow.
Where can I download Towertale?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Towertale's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Towertale on?
Windows and Linux.
