Tails of Iron is a Action, Adventure game from Odd Bug Studio with a 88% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Odd Bug Studio
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.99
- Review signal
- 88% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Processor: 2.8 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 960 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS 12 Monterey Processor: 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 chip Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615 Storage: 2 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: macOS 12 Monterey Processor: 3.0GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 or Apple M1 chip Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- Processor: Processor: 2.8 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 or equivalent with 2 GB of video RAM Storage: 2 GB available space
- Recommended
- Processor: 3.2 GHz Quad Core Processor Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce 960 or equivalent with 4GB of video RAM Storage: 2 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Tails of Iron is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, hand-drawn, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
Best for players who want hand-drawn, strong atmosphere, emotional story, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
rural-cozy
SettingThe setting has a quieter village, countryside, or small-town pull.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
The music is also very pleasant and fits the atmosphere perfectly.The hand-drawn art style might be the game’s biggest strength.I also did not find the game to be too hard – even the hardest bosses only took maybe 5 tries.No bugs, no crashing,…great indie.Why it fits
Good for players who want hand-drawn art, strong atmosphere, exploration, and boss fights. Its hand-drawn presentation and atmosphere stand out, with exploration and standout fights shaping the experience.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you want clear onboarding or are sensitive to technical roughness.