Towerborne: Deluxe Edition
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About Towerborne: Deluxe Edition
Towerborne: Deluxe Edition is a 2026 action RPG from Stoic, the studio behind the Banner Saga trilogy. It blends resource management with combat and customization, letting players build their "Ace" character through crafting and upgrades. Set in a world where you ascend a mysterious tower, the game emphasizes progression through material gathering, skill trees, and cooperative play. The Deluxe Edition includes cosmetic sets, rare aspects, and crafting resources to speed up early-game customization. It’s a pick-up-and-play RPG with a focus on flexibility and player choice, available on PC and consoles.
Gameplay
Towerborne centers on gathering materials to craft tools, weapons, and gear while climbing the tower’s challenges. Each session involves exploring floors to collect resources, battling enemies, and applying upgrades to your Ace. Combat is turn-based but fast-paced, requiring you to balance damage, defenses, and utility skills. You can play solo or with a partner, sharing loot pools and crafting inputs. The Deluxe Edition gives you bonus cosmetics and materials to bypass early grind, but core gameplay remains about incremental progression. Progress feels rewarding but methodical, with floors increasing in difficulty as you climb.
What Players Think
Early reviews on PlayPile give Towerborne a 78% average score, with 62% of players completing the base game in 40-60 hours. Community moods are split: 45% call it "relaxing and rewarding," while 30% find it "slow and repetitive." The Deluxe Edition’s unlockables are popular among 35% of owners, but 20% criticize the base price as overinflated. Snippets highlight praise for crafting depth ("loot feels earned") and co-op synergy ("great for casual partners"), but some note combat lacks variety. Achievement completion sits at 73%, with 50% of players hitting the 100-hour milestone.
PlayPile's Take
Towerborne: Deluxe Edition is best for fans of slow-burn RPGs who enjoy incremental upgrades and customization. The base price ($49.99) feels steep for the content, but the Deluxe Edition adds 12+ hours of early-game convenience. With 150+ achievements and 60+ hours of playtime for completionists, it’s a niche pick for crafting-focused players. Skip if you prefer fast action or linear stories. Worth trying if you love building characters through resource management.
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