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Tunic

Tunic is an action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Explore the wilderness, discover spooky ruins, and fight terrible creatures from long ago.

89 16 March 2022

Tunic is an adventure developed by Andrew Shouldice, released 16 March 2022 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. The main story takes about 18.2 hrs to finish.

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What Tunic is

Tunic is an adventure game developed by Andrew Shouldice and released in 2022. It was published by Finji. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows). It runs on Unity.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Tunic is an action adventure game about a small fox in a big world, who must explore the countryside, fight monsters, and discover secrets. Crafted to evoke feelings of classic action adventure games, Tunic will challenge the player with unique items, skillful combat techniques, and arcane mysteries as our hero forges their way through an intriguing new world.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. There are 36 achievements to unlock.

How it was received

Tunic holds a critic score of 89 out of 100. That places it above 91% of the 7,525 rated adventure games in our database, which average 72. Games released in 2022 averaged 74, so it scored 15 points above the year average. Player ratings track closely with critics at 87, across 258 votes.

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 18.2 hrs. Completing everything takes closer to 31.2 hrs, roughly 1.7 times the length of the critical path.

What you need to run it

The minimum specification calls for Intel i5 Quad-Core, 2.7 GHz, 8 GB RAM and GTX 660 / RX 460. An 8GB memory requirement is modest by current standards; most machines sold in the last five years clear it. Install size is roughly 2GB. Both tiers are compared side by side on the requirements page, and you can check your own parts against them without installing anything.

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What it costs, and where

Storefront pricing varies enormously by country: Pakistan is the cheapest region we track at $10.49 (about $10.49), while United Kingdom pays £24.99 — 3.2 times more. In Pakistan it is priced at Rs 10 on Steam, which is about $10.49.

Full price comparison across all regions →

What it launched against

Tunic launched on 16 March 2022, within three weeks of Elden Ring, Ghostwire: Tokyo, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and Gran Turismo 7. It reviewed better than 3 of the 4. It arrived 2 years into the PlayStation 5's life, so it was built for hardware developers already knew well.

Released around the same time: Elden Ring, Ghostwire: Tokyo, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Gran Turismo 7.

Cheats and codes

We have not confirmed any working cheat codes for Tunic yet. Rather than reprint a list we have not tested, this section stays empty until one is verified.

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Official trailer

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Screenshots

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Quick answers

Tunic — frequently asked questions

When did Tunic come out?
Tunic was released on 16 March 2022 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
How much is Tunic in Pakistan?
On Steam Pakistan, Tunic is priced at $10.49 (about $10.49).
What are the minimum PC requirements for Tunic?
At minimum, Tunic needs Intel i5 Quad-Core, 2.7 GHz, 8 GB RAM, GTX 660 / RX 460 graphics, 2 GB available space of storage.
How long does it take to beat Tunic?
The main story of Tunic takes around 18.2 hrs, or 31.2 hrs for 100% completion.
How many GB is Tunic?
The PC version needs about 2 GB of storage, going by the storage line in the system requirements ("2 GB available space"). Updates can add to that, and console versions have their own sizes, which are not listed here.
Does Tunic have controller support?
Yes. Steam lists full controller support for Tunic.
Can you play Tunic on Mac?
Yes. Steam sells a macOS version of Tunic.
Is Tunic on Linux?
Steam does not list a native Linux version of Tunic. Windows games can often run on Linux and Steam Deck through Proton, but that is a different question from native support.

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