Torn

Over the past two decades, Torn has redefined what a text-based MMORPG can be. Our slow-burn crime simulator is centred on long-term play, each choice brimming with social and strategic consequences that last for years. Whether you’re orchestrating a mass invasion of a rival faction’s territories or identifying the right crew to kidnap some rare breed dogs, every action demands careful thought. 75,000+ daily players now call Torn City their home; some have been with us since the beginning, 20,000 newbies joined last year, with the game designed to give all of them a chance to leave their mark. Our commitment to st-stirring mechanics ensures conflicts are commonplace, with the fallout from faction politics documented on the forums and our in-game newspaper. Twenty-one years of betrayals, grudges, and shifting alliances have given Torn a depth that cannot be matched. Not bad for a world dreamt up by a 16-year-old working part-time at Greggs. Swerving the game engine arms race entirely, Torn uses minimalist visuals to give our players’ imagination something to chew on. What does it look like when you dissolve a leg in hydrochloric acid? Why is everyone in the gym watching pornography before they train? And how would people react if you robbed a casino wearing flippers, a boob tube, and a Joe Exotic mask? That’s up to our players to decide. Because who gives a fk about ray tracing? To help make sense of it all, Torn’s commitment to the written word sees players rewarded with thousands of colourful short stories in the form of crime outcomes, missions, and item descriptions. Whether you’re scamming an old woman out of her pension or burning half to death in a nightclub fire you started, we’ll tell you exactly what’s happening in raw, unfiltered detail. Launched in 2004 alongside Facebook™, Shrek 2™, and Bird Flu™, Torn has evolved greatly from its humble beginnings, with many changes driven by the community, some of whom we’ve hired to shape our future. We treat our players like citizens, and the close relationship between developers and users is why we’re still growing, helping us cultivate one of the most unique environments in online gaming. And the best part is nobody needs an NVIDIA RTX 4090 to play. Just a browser, a love of retro games, and a distinct neglect for your personal hygiene. Your imagination will do the rest.