Tangle Tower
Released Oct 2019
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
94% positive · 6,844 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $3.99 $19.99 −80%
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Evaluation
Tangle Tower launched on October 22, 2019 as a complete, self-contained mystery adventure game. Since launch, SFB Games has delivered a series of free post-launch additions: Steam Achievements (February 11, 2020), a free Art Gallery update (June 11, 2020), and a Music Player feature (September 25, 2023). The game also came to mobile platforms in 2023. There is only one DLC — the official soundtrack, released February 11, 2020 — and it has shipped.
The developer's post-launch news activity has been focused almost entirely on quality-of-life improvements, platform expansions, and promotional posts for their next game. Notably, in December 2023, SFB Games announced a brand-new sequel titled The Mermaid Mask (originally called The Mermaid's Tongue), starring the same detective duo. A January 2026 post confirmed the sequel is coming in 2026, and a February 2026 post confirmed a summer 2026 release window with a demo available. All developer communications since late 2023 have been about this new game — not about additional content for Tangle Tower itself.
Tangle Tower itself has received no new content commitments, no unreleased DLC, and no developer statements suggesting further updates are planned. The game shipped as a complete narrative experience and all post-launch additions have been delivered. The most recent content addition to Tangle Tower was the Music Player update on September 25, 2023, which appears to be the last meaningful addition to the game.
Evidence
SFB Games announces The Mermaid Mask (sequel) is coming summer 2026, with a demo available during Next Fest. All developer communications for this period pertain to the sequel, not Tangle Tower.
Free Music Player feature added to Tangle Tower, plus release on iOS and Android. Most recent content addition to the game.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
SFB Games
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles.
Freya Fellow has been murdered. The lead suspect? A shadowy figure found looming over her body, wielding a knife. The problem? That suspect... is just a painting.
Investigate the entirety of Tangle Tower, from the bizarre and eerie gardens, to the cold and ominous crime scene at the very top.
Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
• A fully voiced and animated cast of characters
• Atmospheric original orchestral soundtrack
• Beautiful digitally painted environments to explore
• Unlockable concept art gallery with every character, clue and location
Freya Fellow has been murdered. The lead suspect? A shadowy figure found looming over her body, wielding a knife. The problem? That suspect... is just a painting.
Investigate the entirety of Tangle Tower, from the bizarre and eerie gardens, to the cold and ominous crime scene at the very top.
Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
• A fully voiced and animated cast of characters
• Atmospheric original orchestral soundtrack
• Beautiful digitally painted environments to explore
• Unlockable concept art gallery with every character, clue and location
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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