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Astalon: Tears of the Earth

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

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!

What works

  • Engaging exploration and map design
  • Multiple characters with unique abilities
  • Challenging but fair combat
  • Retro pixel art and music
  • Extensive content and replayability

Things to keep in mind

  • Tedious backtracking especially early on
  • Limited healing mechanics
  • Lack of map markers and some ui issues
  • Some bosses are too easy
  • Upgrade descriptions lacking

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Axiom Verge

  • Pharaoh Rebirth+

  • Aggelos

  • Blaster Master Zero 2

  • Spaceport Hope

  • Castlevania Advance Collection

More expressive

Games that feels like Astalon: Tears of the Earth but with more self-expression and customization

  • Rogue Legacy

  • Spark the Electric Jester

  • Dunjungle

  • Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

  • Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

  • Odallus: The Dark Call

More intense

Games that feels like Astalon: Tears of the Earth but with a more intense feel

  • Volgarr the Viking

  • Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

  • Castle In The Darkness

  • Cyber Shadow

  • Zexion

  • Rex Rocket

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Astalon: Tears of the Earth: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026