TINY METAL is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from AREA 35, Inc. with a 67% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- AREA 35, Inc.
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $24.99
- Review signal
- 67% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 32-bit or newer
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad @ 2.80 GHz / AMD Athlon II X4 @ 3.10 GHz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 5770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTS450 with 1GB VRAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: Users of HD era AMD GPUs MUST install the AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition Beta as AMD no longer provides up to date drivers for these cards through normal channels. - Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 32-bit or newer
Processor: Intel i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.10 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Radeon HD 6850 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 with 1GB VRAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Additional Notes: Users of HD era AMD GPUs MUST install the AMD Radeon Software Crimson Edition Beta as AMD no longer provides up to date drivers for these cards through normal channels.
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS Sierra
Processor: Core i3 2.4Ghz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD 4000
Storage: 1300 MB available space
Additional Notes: Due to changes in the Metal API made by Apple older version of macOS are not expected to work. - Recommended
- OS: macOS Sierra
Processor: Core i5 2.8Ghz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 equivalent DX11
Storage: 1500 MB available space
Additional Notes: Due to changes in the Metal API made by Apple older version of macOS are not expected to work.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
TINY METAL is worth a closer look if you want controller friendly, automation, strong atmosphere, and tactical combat.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, controller friendly, and automation.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
automation
Play styleThe fun is in making systems run by themselves.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
tactical-combat
Play stylePositioning, planning, and combat choices carry weight.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
high-skill-ceiling
FitThe game rewards practice and mastery over time.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
The game has full controller support.Pros – Scratched that Advance Wars itch – New and fresh mechanics brings in a lot of new tactics – New units…===[ § Bugs ]=== ☐ Game itself is one big BUG ☐ Bugs destroying the game ☐ Lot of bugs ☑ Few…Autistic Review Design: ===[ ❤ Audience: ]=== ☐ Kids ☐ Everyone ☑ Casual players ☐ Pro players ☑ Try Hards ☐ Youtubers/Twitchers…Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.