Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 18 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 17 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 48 sampled reviews
Based on 93 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 48 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
100% of themes are praise48 helpful reviews0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
18 of 48 sampled reviews raised it
The game's standout mechanic revolves around its unique interpretation of football's four-down system.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
17 of 48 sampled reviews raised it
The story presents a darker, more personal tone than expected, exploring regret, sacrifice, and determination while providing meaningful motivation for the brutal action that unfolds throughout the campaign.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
6 of 48 sampled reviews raised it
Its gritty pixel art style captures a bleak urban atmosphere filled with dark alleyways, dangerous hideouts, and explosive bursts of violence.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
6 of 48 sampled reviews raised it
Tackle for Loss is an inventive top-down action game developed and published by Indifferent Penguin that delivers a fresh spin on arcade combat by drawing inspiration from American football.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 48 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack also deserves recognition, delivering energetic tracks that intensify the action while shifting to more somber melodies during story-driven moments.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay18 reviews
Story17 reviews
Graphics6 reviews
Combat6 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Adjustable Text Size
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Steam Achievements
- Stereo Sound
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
On sale, not the lowest
$3.62$10.99−67%
The lowest we've tracked is $2.19.
5 points recordedtoday · $3.62
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