Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 87% positive across 31 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3353 games).
Gameplay & mechanics84% positive · 83 mentions
“Reminiscent of the gameboy era Zelda games, definitely on purpose, with that Bloodborne flavoring. Doesn't overstay its welcome, boss fights got better as the game progressed, encouraging (but not necessarily requiring) newly found gadget…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 10 h played
Visuals & audio84% positive · 64 mentions
“Tearscape basically just a retro Darksoul with Zelda 1 artstyle, you explore locations zone and defeat boss in each area similar to dungeon, there is some puzzle element but its there environmental clues that give hint on how to solve it…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 11 h played
Story & writing85% positive · 40 mentions
“Pretty good so far. Only problem is that you still activate dialogue even when you aren't facing the NPC, so when you are trying to dash away, you often activate the dialogue and have to keep pressing through it. Other than that, it offers…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 3 h played
Content & longevity80% positive · 40 mentions
“I can definitely recommend Tearscape to fans of both Soulslike and classic Zelda-style games. It's a very solid title with rewarding exploration, clever equipment options, and an especially respectable length for its price. However, there…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 12 h played
Difficulty & balance86% positive · 28 mentions
“You expect some sort of zelda like game, but in ways it's not. Yes you have an outworld and dungeons, and upgrades, but that's all it has in common. In short it's really one big map, where you kill enemies that gives you tears that you use…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 15 h played
Price & value95% positive · 19 mentions
“It was a good game. Short and sweet but just what I expected, BloodBorne with the gbc Zelda. Wished it was longer, and had a lot more weapons & tools . token system and stats could use some work, felt like only a few were worth your time…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 18 h played
Controls & UI69% positive · 16 mentions
“I did enjoy the game. Combat is a lot of fun, abilities unlock at a satisfying pace, the leveling system feels rewarding, and each boss is unique and memorable. That said, while the game has a lot going for it, there are also a few issues…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 21 h played
Multiplayer & community83% positive · 12 mentions
“Love the Gameboy Color graphics and how the whole soulsborne-like playstyle has been adapted so well. Combat is fun and engaging with great weapon and gun variation. Dodging mechanics are tight and responsive. Even the enemy design and…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 6 h played
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