The Last Tinker™: City of Colors on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
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The Last Tinker is a joyous action adventure and definitely no platformer, as there is no jump button. Koru, a boy from the slums of Colortown, must rise and stand against the Bleakness, a dark force intent on wiping out joy. Koru must use color and emotion to restore life to Colortown!
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors is a adventure, indie and action game
developed by Mimimi Games
and published by Daedalic Entertainment.
Released on May 12th 2014 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 5 languages: English, French, Italian, German and Spanish - Spain.
It has received 960 reviews of which 776 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam with a 90% discount, but you can find it for 0.41€ on Gamivo.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows Vista / 7
- Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2.6 GHz / AMD Dual-Core Athlon 3.0 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: SM 3.0 with 512MB VRAM; NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT / AMD Radeon HD 4650 or greater
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse with mouse-wheel.
MacOS
- OS: Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
- Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 640M / ATI Radeon HD 5750 with at least 512MB VRAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse with mouse-wheel.
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 12.10 LTS
- Processor: Intel Dual-Core 2.9 GHz / AMD Dual-Core 3.5 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: SM 3.0 with 512MB VRAM; NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 6670 or greater
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse with mouse-wheel. To run the game on a 64-bit system you have to install the 32-bit libraries. (sudo apt-get install libgtk2.0-0:i386 libpangox-1.0-0:i386 libpangoxft-1.0-0:i386 libidn11:i386 libglu1-mesa:i386, sudo apt-get install ia32-libs)
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The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a vibrant and heartfelt action-adventure that wears its inspiration from classic 3D platformers proudly while carving out an identity built around color, emotion, and thematic unity. Developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment, the game presents a whimsical yet allegorical journey through Colortown, a world literally powered by its many hues. From the very beginning, it establishes a tone that is playful on the surface but quietly reflective underneath, inviting players into an experience that values atmosphere and message as much as mechanics. The narrative follows Koru, a curious and kind-hearted protagonist from the lower districts of Colortown, who becomes an unlikely hero when a creeping force known as the Bleakness begins draining color, joy, and harmony from the world. Each district of Colortown is associated with a specific color and emotional identity, and the story explores how these groups have grown divided, mistrustful, or stagnant. Rather than delivering a complex plot full of twists, the game opts for a fairy-tale structure that emphasizes empathy, cooperation, and balance. Its message about diversity and emotional coexistence is conveyed in a way that feels approachable and sincere, even if at times it leans toward simplicity. Visually, The Last Tinker is easily one of its strongest offerings. The art direction is bold, saturated, and consistently imaginative, using exaggerated shapes and rich palettes to make each region feel distinct and alive. Red areas pulse with energy and intensity, green zones feel fluid and organic, and blue spaces evoke calm and introspection. This visual clarity not only reinforces the game’s themes but also makes exploration genuinely enjoyable, as moving through Colortown feels like stepping inside a living painting. Even years after its release, the game’s aesthetic holds up well because it relies on stylization rather than technical realism. Gameplay is designed to be accessible and fluid, prioritizing ease of movement over precision. The platforming system features an auto-jump mechanic that allows Koru to leap to nearby ledges without strict timing, smoothing out traversal and keeping momentum high. This design choice makes the game welcoming to players less experienced with platformers, but it also removes much of the tension and skill expression found in more demanding titles of the genre. Exploration is generally pleasant and forgiving, focusing on guiding players through the world rather than testing reflexes or precision. Combat and puzzles follow a similar philosophy. Enemies corrupted by the Bleakness are dealt with using simple attack and dodge mechanics, and while new color-based abilities add variety, encounters rarely require deep strategy. As Koru collects color spirits, he unlocks powers tied to each hue, such as freezing enemies or manipulating movement timing, which are used both in combat and environmental puzzles. These mechanics are clever in concept and thematically cohesive, but they are often underdeveloped, with most challenges resolved quickly once the basic idea is understood. The game clearly favors flow and narrative pacing over mechanical depth. The presentation of the story is charming but intentionally light. Dialogue is delivered through stylized speech bubbles and expressive animations rather than full voice acting, giving interactions a storybook quality. Characters are exaggerated and symbolic, embodying the traits of their respective colors, which reinforces the game’s themes but can sometimes make them feel more like ideas than fully realized personalities. For some players, this simplicity enhances the allegorical nature of the tale, while others may find it lacks emotional complexity or nuance. From a technical standpoint, the game performs reliably on PC, though minor issues such as camera awkwardness or occasional stiffness in combat animations can surface. These rough edges rarely derail the experience, but they do remind players that the game’s ambition lies more in its artistic and thematic vision than in mechanical polish. The soundtrack complements the visuals well, shifting tone subtly between regions and reinforcing emotional beats without becoming intrusive. Ultimately, The Last Tinker: City of Colors is a game defined by its warmth, charm, and visual imagination rather than by challenge or complexity. It offers a compact adventure that can be completed comfortably in a modest number of hours, making it well suited for players looking for a relaxed, story-driven experience. While it may disappoint those seeking tight platforming mechanics or deep combat systems, it succeeds as a cohesive and thoughtful journey that celebrates creativity, emotional balance, and the beauty of a world brought together by color. For players open to a gentler, more expressive take on the action-adventure genre, it remains a memorable and endearing experience. Rating: 8/10
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Its a vibe for real. Feels like i'm a kid watching a wholesome nick jr. cartoon before school in the 90's. Almost the definition of cozy. Easy to follow story with some wisdom thrown in, charming characters, generally just an easy game between the puzzles, combat, and traversal, even on hard. Its all about the vibes. And the vibes are immaculate. The camera sucks sometimes, but since the stakes of any given moment are so low, its not a headache.
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decent kids' game complete with work together morals. reminds me a lot of demo games for snes or w/e waiting for parents to be done shopping
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City Of Colours Yes Its True. Very Nice Game Good Graphics Amazing Art Tinker Is Also A Thinker. Long Play Makes The GAME Very Intresting.
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A sweet and colorfull game, with a little bit childlike feeling. Still pretty relaxing, even though the game has combat. The Soundtrack is wonderfull and all in one is the game really beautifull and nice. It was really fun and I can really highly recommend this game but i would buy it on sale
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors is currently available at a 90% discount. You can purchase it for 1.99€ on Steam.
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors received 776 positive votes out of a total of 960 achieving a rating of 7.69.
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The Last Tinker™: City of Colors was developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment.
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors is playable and fully supported on Windows.
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors is playable and fully supported on Linux.
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors is a single-player game.
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors does not currently offer any DLC.
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors does not support Steam Remote Play.
The Last Tinker™: City of Colors is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for The Last Tinker™: City of Colors.
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Developer
Mimimi Games
Publisher
Daedalic Entertainment
Release
12 May 2014
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