Towerheart

About

Towerheart is a simple sokoban-style puzzle game where you can swap with objects. The Tower is the last hope of a dying world. A mysterious traveler invites the Hero to a giant Tower in the middle of the wasteland to pass its trials. Explore the floors of the Tower, solve its mysteries and meet other travelers on your way. Conquer the Tower and uncover its secrets. 80+ Levels Pixel Art visu…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

The game features a unique gun mechanic that allows for intriguing puzzle-solving by swapping positions with objects.
It has a strong atmosphere with its black and white graphics, somber music, and bizarre characters, making it an engaging experience.
The level design is well-crafted, with small, focused puzzles that provide a relaxed experience for players who prefer less challenging gameplay.

The game is currently short, with only one and a half chapters available, leaving players wanting more content.
There are some accessibility issues, such as flashing effects that cannot be disabled, which may affect some players.
The game lacks features like cloud saving and in-game input configuration, which could enhance the overall experience.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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17%
The gameplay is centered around a grid-based, turn-based sokoban-like experience that incorporates a unique gun mechanic, allowing for intriguing puzzle setups. While the game features a few secondary mechanics, most levels focus on straightforward problem-solving with the available tools. Players can occasionally encounter unique story levels that introduce new characters or mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
- “This is a very intriguing mechanic that can be used to set up some really neat puzzles.”
- “Puzzles are high quality and the mechanic gives original possibilities.”
- “Every now and then a unique story level shows up, you may meet a new (or an old) character, find a secret room, or discover a new mechanic.”
- “A promising sokoban-like with a unique gun mechanic.”
- “[b]What is it:[/b] A grid-based, turn-based box pushing game with a strange and unique mechanic.”
- “Dark atmosphere, sokoban + swap mechanics.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The game is praised for its rich and immersive atmosphere, described as dark and horror-infused, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the unique blend of sokoban mechanics with a narrative focus, making it a fresh take on the genre. The combination of engaging puzzles and a captivating atmosphere contributes to its intriguing and unexpected gameplay.
- “Ignoring the puzzles, this would be a horror, atmospheric dungeon crawler.”
- “Good puzzles with great atmosphere, and the game takes some interesting and unexpected directions.”
- “I’ve never played atmospheric narrative sokoban before, so it's something new and interesting to me.”
- “Dark atmosphere, sokoban + swap mechanics.”
- “Dark atmosphere, sokoban + swap mechanics.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's graphics feature a distinctive black and white aesthetic with an old VHS look, complemented by somber music and eerie characters, creating an intriguing atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the unique art style and entertaining puzzles, noting that the visuals enhance the overall experience beyond just a simple puzzle game.
- “This game started as a fun puzzle game with beautiful art style and vibe, but there is more to it!”
- “Its black and white graphics, old VHS look, somber music, weird characters, and ghostly apparitions make this an intriguing experience, and not just an abstract block pusher.”
- “Entertaining puzzles and an unusual, distinctive art style.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's story features unique levels that introduce new or familiar characters, secret rooms, and mechanics, all while exploring themes of death and endless time loops. However, with only one chapter available, players are left wanting more depth and resolution to the narrative.
- “Every now and then, a unique story level shows up; you may meet a new (or an old) character, find a secret room, or discover a new mechanic.”
- “There seems to be a theme to the story revolving around death and endless time loops, but the game only has one chapter as of now, so we don't get to fully learn where it goes with that just yet.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the humor in the game, particularly noting the amusing and whimsical nature of the dimensions players can explore. The comedic elements contribute to an entertaining experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I got sent to a funny dimension.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game is described as somber, contributing to an intriguing atmosphere that complements its black and white graphics and old VHS aesthetic. This combination enhances the overall experience, making it more than just a simple puzzle game.
- “The somber music, combined with the black and white graphics and old VHS look, creates an intriguing experience that goes beyond just being an abstract block pusher.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the game's eerie atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersion.”
- “The unique blend of ghostly apparitions and atmospheric music draws players into a captivating world.”