Action · October 13, 2020
Torchlight III (2020)
It’s been a century since the events of Torchlight II, and the Ember Empire is in decline. In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures! Travel the Frontier Brave the vast wilderness of Novastraia and all of its dangers either alone or with a group of friends! Collect Epic Gear Whether it’s armor, weapons, or even new pets...there’s always more to find as you battle through dungeons and take on dangerous foes. Build Your Hero With four unique classes to choose from and five available Relic subclasses, there are many different ways to build your hero and maximize your damage. You’ll also gather epic gear along your journey that you can customize to work with your hero’s unique make-up. Build & Upgrade Your Fort It’s time to rebuild – and that includes you! Enjoy your very own fort, where you can upgrade gear and renovate your fort to show off to your friends and the world. Pets Are Back Fight your way to fame and glory with your loyal companion! Add skills and equip them with gear to make them stronger. Each species comes in a myriad of colors and styles, so make sure to collect them all!
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 11.2k Steam reviews | Top 37% in Action |
| Positive rating | 47% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 99% |
| Metacritic | 68/100 | Genre average 77 — top 87% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 21 h average | Top 22% for session depth among Action |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- RPG · 250
- Adventure · 178
- Hack and Slash · 178
- Action · 175
- Loot · 166
- Action RPG · 154
- Dungeon Crawler · 121
- Online Co-Op · 81
- Isometric · 59
- Co-op · 56
- Multiplayer · 45
- Singleplayer · 35
- Fantasy · 34
- Controller · 18
- Steampunk · 10
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (10)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Traditional Chinese
Reception Metrics
Steam community
47%Mixed · 11.2k reviews
5.3k positive · 6.0k negative
Metacritic
68/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
4.2/10
Curator recommendations
10.3k
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Remote Play on Tablet
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 13, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Echtra Inc. |
| Publisher | Arc Games |
| Base price | $5.99 -85% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
21h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
12h
Typical completion time
Achievements
59
Steam unlocks available
Content Notes
This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Comic Blood, Violence
Editions & Packages
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