New Player
Twisted Tower Beginner's Guide
Twisted Tower is a BioShock-style carnival horror FPS from Thomas Brush (Pinstripe, Neversong) and 3D Realms. You blast your way up an abandoned 1950s theme park full of corrupted fairy-tale mascots. Here's everything confirmed before you jump in.
The Basics
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action / Adventure FPS with horror, described as "BioShock meets Disney World" |
| Developer | Atmos Games (Thomas Brush) |
| Publisher | 3D Realms |
| Release | August 18, 2026 on Steam (PC) |
| Players | Single-player only |
| Language | English (interface, audio, subtitles) |
The Five Levels
The tower is five themed levels, confirmed by the developers:
- The Hotel
- The Waterpark
- The Clown Casino
- The Carnival Forest
- The Space Station
For more on each, see the Full Walkthrough.
Movement & Toys
You collect bizarre toys that unlock movement abilities — jumping, dashing, and grappling — as you climb. The grapple in particular is a signature tool the developers have shown off. Movement matters as much as shooting.
Difficulty & Accessibility
Twisted Tower ships with a strong set of options, all confirmed on the Steam page:
- Adjustable Difficulty — change it anytime
- Subtitle options and camera comfort settings
- Contrast controls and custom volume controls
- Playable without quick-time events and at your own pace
- Full controller support (Xbox & PlayStation) and Steam Deck Verified
What's Next
- Every weapon — see the Weapons Guide.
- The enemies — read the Bosses & Mascot Enemies Guide.
- Collectibles — see the Collectibles & Secrets guide.