Torchlight II (2012): runs on Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck?

Gamicality score 90 / 100

Playability today ★★★★★ 5

Runs today5 / 5
Design today4.5 / 5
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Steam user reviews Very Positive

44,341 reviews93% positive
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Released: 2012
Developer: Runic Games
Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Runs on: Windows, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked: October 31, 2026

Does Torchlight II run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. SourceNo player reports yet
Mac (Apple Silicon)	No. The Mac version Steam sells no longer starts on current macOS. SourceNo player reports yet
Linux	Yes, there is a native Linux version. SourceNo player reports yet
Steam Deck	Playable, as rated by Valve: it works, but may need some manual configuration. SourceNo player reports yet

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Synopsis

Torchlight II is an action role-playing game in the style of Diablo, in which you chase a corrupted alchemist across a colorful fantasy world. You pick one of four classes, click through hordes of monsters in outdoor zones and randomized dungeons, and collect a steady stream of loot, helped by a pet that fights alongside you and can carry items back to town to sell. It supports online and local co-op for up to six players and has extensive mod support.

What people say

Critics at release praised its fast combat, generous loot, varied locations and low price, while noting an interface that needed polish and a respec system that refunds only the last few skill points. Players today still enjoy it as a relaxed and replayable alternative to Diablo, and value its pet system and Steam Workshop mods. Common complaints are a forgettable story, unbalanced classes, no full respec, some grind, and no official controller support. Many players also report that online multiplayer is hard to get working because of connection and firewall errors.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 5 / 5

✓Sold today from an official store
✓Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
–Single-player works without an internet connection
–All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
–Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
–Full controller support or remappable controls
✓Steam Deck Verified or Playable
✓No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
✓No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
–No known game-breaking bugs in the current version

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Design today: 4.5 / 5

✓Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboardClick-to-move and click-to-attack with hotkeyed skills suit mouse and keyboard well, though there is no official controller support. Source: en.wikipedia.org.
✗Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screensReviewers and players call the interface dated and clunky, with small, poorly placed elements that lead to misclicks. Source: steamcommunity.com.
✓Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progressCharacters save automatically as you play and when you quit, so closing the game at any moment costs almost no progress. Source: steamcommunity.com.
✓It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progressThe click-and-loot loop needs no explanation and short tooltips cover skills, though planning a build without a full respec rewards reading a guide. Source: steamcommunity.com.
✓Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtrackingVaried zones and dungeons keep the campaign moving, and the pet can sell loot so trips to town stay short, though late play turns repetitive. Source: steamcommunity.com.
✓Camera and movement never fight the playerThe fixed isometric camera follows the character without fighting the player, and no source lists camera complaints. Source: en.wikipedia.org.

Judged against games made today, from complaints that recur in recent Steam reviews and discussions, forums, PCGamingWiki and community wikis. Each reason links to where it comes from.