Torchlight II is a Action, Adventure, RPG game from Runic Games with a 93% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Runic Games
- Release year
- 2012
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.99
- Review signal
- 93% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7 Processor: x86-compatible 1.4GHz or faster processor Memory: 1GB System RAM Hard Disk Space: 1.7GB free space (subject to change) Video Card: DirectX compatible 3D graphics card with at least 256MB of addressable memory. DirectX®: 9.0c Internet: A broadband internet connection (for Steam download and online multiplayer) – Online multiplayer requires a free Runic Account
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.8, 10.9, 10.10 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0GHz or faster processor Memory: 2GB System RAM Hard Disk Space: 1.7GB free space (subject to change) on a case-insensitive volume Video Card: OpenGL 2.0 compatible 3D graphics card with at least 256MB of addressable memory (ATI Radeon x1600 or NVIDIA equivalent) Internet: A broadband internet connection (for Steam download and online multiplayer) – Online multiplayer requires a free Runic Account
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (or similar, Debian-based distro) Processor: x86/x86_64-compatible, 2.0GHz or better processor Memory: 2GB System RAM Hard Disk Space: 1.7GB free space (subject to change) Video Card: OpenGL 2.0 compatible 3D graphics card* with at least 256 MB of addressable memory (ATI Radeon x1600 or NVIDIA equivalent) Internet: A broadband internet connection (for Steam download and online multiplayer) – Online multiplayer requires a free Runic Account *See Valve's steam-for-linux github readme for further information about Linux video driver support
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Torchlight II is worth a closer look if you want great with friends, exploration, controller friendly, and nautical.
Best for players who want nautical, chaotic fun, great with friends, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind and technical roughness.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
Steam review snapshots
The co-op is smooth, the modding scene kept it alive for years and your engineer can have a robot dog.You can still do fishing as well.Level design is more varied, bigger and fun to explore.The game can be buggy sometimes but its few and far between.Why it fits
Good for players who want exploration, co-op, and a replayable action RPG with a nautical tone. Runic Games’ Torchlight II pairs action, adventure, and RPG progression with single-player or co-op play, plus strong exploration appeal.
Who might skip it
Skip it if you dislike grind, repetition, or technical roughness.