Released on August 18, the new title Twisted Tower has already managed to secure an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam. Players seem to be quite taken by its eerie atmosphere, which echoes a certain underwater classic, and its surprisingly wallet-friendly price tag.

Twisted Tower transports you to a derelict 1950s resort. The protagonist, Vincent, must brave the grounds to rescue his kidnapped fiancée, Charlotte. You will navigate through a hotel, a water park, and a casino, all while avoiding the resort's former mascots, which have now been twisted into roaming killing machines.

To survive, you will have to arm yourself with an eccentric arsenal, including a gum-firing machine gun, a sniper slingshot, and a shotgun that emits flatulence. Beyond weaponry, the game offers mobility gear like clown shoes with trampoline effects, butterfly wings for air-dashing, and jetpacks for double-jumping.

As of August 20, Twisted Tower sits at 'Overwhelmingly Positive' with 590 reviews and a 96% approval rating. Players note that the 1950s theme, mascot horror elements, lighting, and character designs lean heavily into Bioshock-inspired aesthetics, while the soundtrack and voice acting help keep the tension high. Fans appreciate the brisk action, quirky weapons, and solid optimization. However, some critics point out that the storytelling can feel disruptive, and the exploration and enemy AI lack a bit of depth.

Elsewhere, in the Steam global top sellers, Star Wars: Outlaws has climbed to 10th place ahead of its August 28 release. Black Myth: Wukong holds the 9th spot, currently benefiting from its first 30% discount since August 11.

In the daily peak concurrent player count, Taskbar Hero saw a decline to 111,545, sliding down to 9th place. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth also saw its player count dip below the 100,000 mark for the first time in about two months, despite the recent discount.