Tin Hearts

Tin Hearts

Released May 2023

Behind every brilliant invention, hides a magical story. Guide a troop of tin soldiers through a magical toy-filled world, in this immersive narrative puzzle adventure game from members of the team that brought you Fable.

87% positive · 117 reviews
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Evaluation

Tin Hearts launched on May 16, 2023 as a narrative puzzle adventure. Post-launch, it received bug fix patches and a seasonal content update (a limited-time Christmas event in December 2023). The most significant post-launch update was a free VR mode, released on March 14, 2024. Notably, the developer explicitly described this VR update as "marking the completion of the game development journey" — a clear statement that the game is now content-complete. The VR addition fulfilled the original vision for the game, as Tin Hearts had begun as a VR project before its flat-screen release. Both DLC items are released: the soundtrack (May 18, 2023) and an AA-Side music DLC (November 17, 2023). No unreleased DLC exists on the store. Subsequent news posts on the Tin Hearts Steam page have been promotional in nature — cross-promoting other Wired Productions titles and announcing a separate Meta Quest release of the game in episodic form. That Meta Quest release is a port to a new platform, not new content for the existing Steam version. The November 2025 announcement of the Meta Quest version also mentioned a pending bug fix for an achievement ("Well-Oiled Machine"), which is a maintenance item rather than new content. There is no indication of any new story content, expansions, or gameplay additions planned for the Steam version.
Evidence
Developer explicitly stated that the free VR update marks 'the completion of the game development journey,' signalling that content development is finished.
news post · Mar 14, 2024 source development ending
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Tin Hearts (AA-Side) music DLC released. Both DLC items are now released with no unreleased items remaining.
dlc listing · Nov 17, 2023 source content shipped
medium

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Released
Nov 2023
Released
May 2023

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Wired Productions
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Embark on a series of lemmings-like puzzles to relive the captivating and emotional story of a genius inventor, Albert J. Butterworth, whilst guiding a troop of tin soldiers to reach their goal. Critically acclaimed for its moving narrative, refined puzzle design, and immersive atmosphere, Tin Hearts is a narrative puzzle adventure where the ghosts of the past emerge to tell a resonating tale of family, love, and compromise.

Spanning across four distinctive acts with 50+ puzzles masterfully woven throughout a grand Victorian home, steadily uncover a variety of whimsical inventions with unique abilities to provide a safe route of passage for the tin soldiers to travel. From the meticulous garden, where the soldiers can bounce, glide and soar to their goal, or the inventor’s basement filled with the heights of innovation and technology, each location has an abundance of treasured memories, whilst there are some that would rather be forgotten.

In a tragic fable which will see Albert overwhelmed by sorrow and heartache, discover what brilliant minds do when the love for life, and the love for invention, are threatened by life itself.

Set out on an immersive adventure through 50+ lemmings-like puzzles which constantly evolve as you progress. Uncover new routes to your destination each time you play, with multiple ways to solve the intricate puzzles.

In a multi-layered and heartfelt narrative, told through treasured memories, photographs and hand-written letters, there is much to be uncovered in Tin Hearts. Witness the delicate balance of family with the persistence of work and the exploitative nature of the Guild of Toy Makers as you wander through Alberts life.

Explore the world through the perspective of the independent and fully controllable Mr Soldier, a Tin Soldier who is able to break rank and scout out the best way to progress, whilst bringing with him an additional layer of discovery throughout the adventure.

Unlock the power to control a variety of ground-breaking inventions steadily introduced throughout the game. Manoeuvre toy cannons, trampoline drums, and balloon inflating machines before taking on the electrifying vigour of the power glove, a visionary invention which is truly ahead of its time.

Pause, fast-forward and rewind time to observe and change the outcome of your actions. With the offer of hints readily available, Tin Hearts provides an accessible and relaxing puzzle-solving experience to complement your journey.

Take your time working through the relaxing puzzles whilst indulging in the poignant soundtrack from award-winning composer Matthew Chastney, whose credits include trailers for ‘JOKER’, 'Chernobyl', and 'Bridgerton'.

Tin Hearts is brought to life by former members of the exceptionally talented Lionhead Studios development team, responsible for the critically acclaimed Fable series.

Experience the VR version of the game, designed exclusively from the ground up for virtual reality platforms, where players can fully immerse themselves in the beautiful world of Tin Hearts. Directly control, touch and feel the game’s mechanics, or physically move closer to take a look at the stunning environments and charming toys.

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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