F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

Name: F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch
Rating: 8 (7279 reviews)

Developer: TiGames

Publisher: Bilibili Game

Sep 7, 2021

Visual

2.5D
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
boss gated
fast travel
Semi-Linear

Combat

combo combat
parry

Features

difficulty options
equipment
skill tree

Themes

steampunk

Sub-Genre

Summary

F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is a Metroidvania action game featuring exploration, intense combat and challenging platforming.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
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- Steam
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- Epic
Nintendo
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PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S

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