Tears of Metal is in early access on Steam and Microsoft Store, with a 'Very Positive' user rating and a peak concurrent player count around 4,000. An Xbox Series X|S version is planned for release within 2026.
Paper Cult released Tears of Metal into early access on July 22, 2026, on Steam. The game is a co-op hack-and-slash roguelike set in medieval Scotland, supporting up to four players. Players lead a Scottish battalion to reclaim an island from invading hordes, using roguelike upgrades and over 100 types of artifacts that combine with unique hero abilities. Soldiers can be recruited and permanently upgraded across campaigns.
The early access launch followed a June 22 announcement that set the release date. The game was described as influenced by the Musou series but not a button-masher. The Steam price is 3,150 yen, with a 10% launch discount until August 6. As of July 23, Steam user reviews were 'Very Positive,' with 92% of 327 reviews recommending the game. The peak concurrent player count on SteamDB was around 4,000.
Early access is planned to last 4 to 12 months, with ongoing content additions and balance adjustments based on player feedback. The Xbox Series X|S version is scheduled for release within 2026, though no specific date has been announced.
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Jul 23
Paper Cult released the early access version of its co-op hack-and-slash roguelike Tears of Metal on Steam on July 22, 2026. The game supports up to four players and is set in medieval Scotland, where players lead a Scottish battalion to reclaim an island from invading hordes. It features roguelike upgrades and over 100 types of artifacts that combine with unique hero abilities. Players can recruit and permanently upgrade soldiers across campaigns. The Steam price is 3,150 yen, with a 10% launch discount until August 6. As of writing, Steam user reviews are 'Very Positive' with 92% of 327 reviews recommending the game. The peak concurrent player count on SteamDB was around 4,000. The Xbox Series X|S version is scheduled for release within 2026. Early access is planned to last 4 to 12 months, with ongoing content additions and balance adjustments based on player feedback.
Jun 23
Paper Cult announced on June 22, 2026, that early access for the 3D roguelike action game Tears of Metal will start on PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on July 23 Japan time. The game is influenced by the Musou series but is not a button-masher, supporting up to 4-player co-op. An Xbox Series X|S version is planned within 2026.