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Play TOM, a revenge-seeking virus, by rerouting circuits through enemy-filled mazes alone or with up to three friends.
Released 01 Aug 2012
Rewire Circuit Tiles
Dodge Maze Enemies
Steal Enemy Energy
Hack your way through brain scrambling puzzles while maneuvering through a thumb cramping maze of enemies.
Developed by Misfits Attic · Published by Misfits Attic









TOM is a virus created by Dr. X to take revenge on the corporation that fired him. You guide TOM through its devices and security systems by hacking their circuits.
The puzzles ask you to rotate circuit tiles so their paths connect and activate the circuits. As you work, you must maneuver around enemies and can steal energy to extend your life or time.
The game includes more than 50 single-player levels across six areas, plus more than 50 additional cooperative levels for up to four players. Its mechanics grow more demanding, and Battle Mode lets players compete against one another.
The supplied reviews are mixed. Some appreciate the puzzle concept, with one calling it a fun puzzler and another describing its circuit-routing logic. A reviewer also found the story and cutscenes enjoyable. More often, reviewers who criticized the game said that dodging enemies while solving puzzles made the experience stressful or frustrating; some also objected to unclear guidance or puzzle elements becoming hard to see.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 47 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Metacritic | 65/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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