Towerborne
Towerborne officially exited Early Access and launched its full 1.0 version on February 26, 2026. Developed by Stoic (the creators of The Banner Saga), it is a stylish side-scrolling action-RPG brawler that blends “beat-’em-up” combat with deep loot progression similar to Diablo. You play as an Ace, an immortal warrior reborn to defend the Belfry—humanity’s last refuge—against a spreading corruption. In a major shift for the 1.0 release, the developers scrapped the original free-to-play, always-online model in favor of a premium, buy-to-play experience ($24.99). This update added a 15+ hour story campaign, offline solo play, and a new “Brutal Mode” for endgame players. While it features 4-player co-op, it is important to note that the 1.0 update removed crossplay and online matchmaking, meaning you can now only play with friends via direct invites or local couch co-op (on Xbox).
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum (1080p, 30 FPS, Low) | Recommended (1080p, 60 FPS, High) |
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Quad Core 3.2 GHz (e.g., i5-1300F) | Quad Core 3.4 GHz |
| GPU | GTX 970 / RX 590 (4GB VRAM) | RTX 2070 / RX 5700 XT (8GB VRAM) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
