Astalon: Tears of the Earth

Name: Astalon: Tears of the Earth
Rating: 8 (1516 reviews)

Developer: LABS Works

Publisher: DANGEN Entertainment

Jun 2, 2021

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear
boss gated
fast travel

Combat

contact damage

Features

equipment
multiple characters

Themes

fantasy
post apocalyptic

Summary

Uphold your pact with the Titan of Death, Epimetheus! Fight, climb and solve your way through a twisted tower as three unique adventurers, on a mission to save their village from impending doom!

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- GOG
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- One

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- equipment
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- Differences
- ability gated
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- fast travel
- contact damage
- equipment
- Differences
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- ability gated
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- contact damage
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- interconnected map
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- fast travel
- contact damage
- equipment
- Differences
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- item gated
- action
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Astalon: Tears of the Earth

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