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Paper Cult · 2026 · Windows

Steam: 85 % positive of 2,746 reviews, as of Oct 29

Fight solo or up to 4-player co-op to reclaim your island alongside your Scottish battalion. On each campaign, gain new powerful upgrades, rally your forces, and stop the invader as they carve into the Mother Stone to harvest its power.

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What players say

Most players recommend this Scottish Dynasty Warriors-style roguelite for its combat, art and soundtrack, but repetitive runs and the missing mid-run save hold back many reviews.

Most players recommend the game and praise its combat: the hack-and-slash flow, the dodge and parry system, and big battles where you lead a growing army of infantry, archers and companions. Many highlight the cell-shaded art and the metal soundtrack with bagpipes, and co-op is often called a strength. Several compare it to Dynasty Warriors and Risk of Rain, and say the roguelite progression keeps them returning. Criticism centres on repetition: many feel runs and upgrades play alike, with items that barely change how the game is played. Many complain that you cannot save mid-campaign, which is hard for players with limited time. Some mention slow boss fights, enemy health that grows too high, frame drops in crowded battles, and a price that feels high for early access. Recent reviews are more critical than the older helpful ones, mostly about repetition and run length, though many still recommend it.

Praised

  • Fast, satisfying combat

    Players enjoy the flow of combos, parrying and dodging through large groups of enemies, with clear weapon differences between heroes.

    Many players
  • Art style and soundtrack

    Reviewers single out the cell-shaded Scottish look, the heavy metal music and the bagpipes as the game's main draw.

    Many players
  • Roguelite progression and replay

    Players say meta-progression, unlocks and the one-more-run pull keep them playing for many hours.

    Many players
  • Co-op play

    Reviewers say co-op for up to four players adds a lot of fun and makes the game better with friends.

    Some players

Criticised

  • Repetitive runs

    Players feel runs and upgrades feel alike, with items and augments that do little to change how the game is played.

    Many players
  • No mid-run saving

    Reviewers ask for a save option during a campaign, since full runs take hours and many players cannot play that long at once.

    Some players
  • Long runs and slow bosses

    Players say runs take too long, and bosses feel like damage sponges with few mechanics beyond dodging.

    Some players
  • Performance and optimisation

    Players report frame-rate drops and stutters when many enemies appear at once, and ask for better optimisation.

    Some players
Who it suits
Suits players who enjoy Dynasty Warriors-style action, roguelites and co-op, and who can accept long runs without mid-run saves.
Who should skip it
Players who want varied runs, quick play sessions or a finished game with many characters and maps should wait for further updates.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with many hours tend to point to repetition, slow meta-progression and the lack of new maps, while newer players mostly praise the combat and visuals.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 18, 2026.

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What games like Tears of Metal have in common

  • They came out between 2011 and 2026, none of them after Tears of Metal (2026).
  • Best rated by Steam players: Eslabong (94 % positive of 1,651).

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Our review

Tears of Metal Review — A Scottish Musou Roguelite That Actually Delivers

Tears of Metal is one of those rare indie titles that turns a familiar formula into something distinctly its own. If you love hack-and-slash combat, enjoy experimenting with build synergies and want a loud, proud soundtrack to back your carnage, this is worth…

Published July 22, 2026

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