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SeriesTorchlight

Torchlight

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First release
Oct 27, 2009
Engine
OGRE
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Action, Fantasy, Historical
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux, Xbox 360

In this ARPG you control a hero who explores a series of randomized dungeons, fightinghordes of enemies and collecting equipment, gold, and loot while doing so. The game also features a town , to which the hero can return to sell and buy gear and items and pick up quests. As you progress into the dungeon, you get to battle unique bosses that advance the main storyline by completing quests revolving around them. Optionally, the player may take on side quests, random quests or visit branching dungeon areas to further develop their character.

Also known as Торчлайт, Torchlight.exe

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 27, 2009
Mac
May 12, 2010
Xbox 360
Mar 09, 2011
All 4 release dates
Linux
Sep 18, 2012
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
56h
Main + Extras
59h
Completionist
43h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
bloody, medieval, magic, grinding, fishing
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At a Glance

Critic Score
83
Main Story (IGDB)
56h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
59h
Completionist (IGDB)
43h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 5,481 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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