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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Tornado - Caballo del Zorro
Dark Waters Games · Published by Dark Waters Games · Official site ↗
4 user reviews — 75% positive (4 reviews)
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A whimsical 2D action-platformer where you dash, leap, and kick through handcrafted worlds as Zorro’s daring horse, blending fast-paced platforming with stealth and cinematic flair.
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Action, Adventure, Indie, Early Access · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Navigate Zorro’s daring horse through handcrafted worlds, leaping and kicking your way across fast-paced levels filled with cinematic flair. Experience early access as you test your skills in this unique action-adventure game from Dark Waters Games.
About this game
Step into the horseshoes of Tornado, the legendary steed of Zorro, in this lighthearted 2D action-platformer. Race, leap, and kick your way through vibrant handcrafted worlds inspired by historical Spanish California. Combining fast-paced momentum-driven traversal, clever stealth, and a dash of swashbuckling humor, Tornado – Caballo del Zorro offers a fresh twist on classic side-scrolling adventures.
Your journey takes you from bustling villages to sun-scorched deserts and candle-lit haciendas, outsmarting a cast of quirky villains from a corrupt colonial regime. With each daring escape, you’ll unlock new abilities, uncover secrets, and bring hope to those oppressed — all without ever dismounting.
Key Features
A Playable Horse Hero – Control Tornado with a unique set of moves: wall climbs, long leaps, powerful kicks, and acrobatic dashes.
Momentum-Driven Platforming – Master tight, fluid controls designed for speed and flow.
Stealth & Distraction – Outsmart enemies with cunning tricks and environmental interactions.
Hand-Crafted Pixel Art – Explore richly detailed environments bursting with color and character.
Story-Driven Campaign – Meet original, humorous characters across a swashbuckling tale.
Boss Battles – Face off against eccentric villains with unique patterns and personalities.
Progression & Secrets – Unlock new abilities and gear through exploration and clever play.
Cinematic Flair – Experience a whimsical yet adventurous tone, brought to life by expressive animation and a flamenco-inspired soundtrack.
Whether you’re here for the action, the puzzles, or the charm of being gaming’s most charismatic horse, Tornado – Caballo del Zorro promises a ride you won’t forget.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
A New Version Is Taking Shape
We know it has been quiet for a while, and we are sorry for the lack of updates.The reason is that, based on the valuable feedback we received so far, we decided to rethink and rework the gameplay experience more thoroughly than originally planned.This means a brand-new version with:More complex and engaging levelsMore intuitive gameplayBetter-balanced and more meaningful difficulty levelsImproved graphics and overall presentationRather than releasing small updates, we are putting our focus into making Tornado: Caballo del Zorro a much stronger and more enjoyable experience.Thank you for your patience and for supporting the game during Early Access. Stay tuned — we will be back soon with a brand-new version!Read full article on Community Announcements (vg)Patch NotesOfficial
New Build Update: Lives, Bonus HUD, Better Controls & More Fixes
A new build is now available for Tornado – Caballo del Zorro. This update focuses on making the game easier to understand, smoother to control, and more rewarding to play. Several gameplay systems were improved, including bonuses, lives, controller support, level tips, and enemy behavior. Main changes Lives system added Players now have a limited number of lives based on difficulty. Lives are visible in the in-game HUD. Extra life bonuses have been added to levels. New and improved bonus system Added Shield bonus. Added separate bonus handling for horse and cat gameplay. Active bonuses are now shown in the HUD, including Shield, Double Jump, Infinite Jump, Invisibility, God Mode, Superspeed, Slowdown, Score bonuses, and lives. Improved bonus and secret calculations at the end of levels. Collecting all bonuses or secrets can now provide extra rewards. Better controls and controller support Improved controller support, including floor switching in the Governor’s House level. Added dynamic movement speed when using a controller. Updated controller icons and control screens for keyboard, Xbox, and PlayStation layouts. Improved control tips for different play modes. Gameplay and level improvements Added navigation arrows to help guide players toward key objects and exits. Improved messages and tips for keys, exits, floor changes, and special objects. Improved horse walking, standing, slow movement, and end-of-level running animations. Improved horse kick logic against cheetahs, making chase encounters fairer. Difficulty and campaign updates Difficulty icons have been updated and localized. Llama difficulty icon added. Difficulty balancing has been improved so difficulty levels matter more during gameplay. New game flow now supports campaign selection. Vintage mode is back in Settings. Bugfixes Fixed cases where enemies could get stuck in the floor. Fixed ghosting visuals during fast movement. Fixed double jump not resetting correctly after level restart. Fixed Night Chas...Read full article on Community Announcements (vg)Patch NotesOfficial
Campaign Update & Improved Bonuses
A new patch is now live for Tornado – Caballo del Zorro! This update reorganizes the existing content into 2 campaigns, each with 3 levels. We also improved the in-game tips, updated bonus behavior and added better graphics to make special items clearer and more fun to use. Vintage Mode is back, so players can once again enjoy the more classic visual style. Please note that Bronco difficulty is temporarily hidden while we continue balancing and improving it. The Demo version has also received the same updates as the Early Access version, so demo players can try the latest improvements too. More updates, fixes and improvements are coming soon!Read full article on Community Announcements (vg)AnnouncementsOfficial
Demo release delay
Due to a technical reason, the new updated demo with the new game mode, improved controls and user experience will be released on May 4.Also any improvements and fixes of the new major early access update will be released not earlier than May 4.Thank you for your patience!Read full article on Community Announcements (vg)Patch NotesOfficial
Major Update Now Live – New Play Mode
Our first major update for Tornado – Caballo del Zorro is now live!This update was shaped by player feedback and focuses on making the game smoother, clearer, and more flexible to play — whether you prefer the original always-running experience or a more classic platformer style.🐎 New Classic Platformer ModeYou can now choose how you want to play:Running Mode keeps the original fast-paced Tornado experience, where the horse is always moving forward.Classic Platformer Mode lets you control Tornado more freely, without constant running. This makes exploration, timing, and careful platforming easier — especially in the left-to-right levels.We also added proper map borders and backward movement limits for this new mode, so levels remain balanced and playable.🎮 Improved Controller SupportController support has been significantly improved for PlayStation and Xbox controllers.This includes:Better walking and running controlMore sensitive speed changes based on stick movementImproved controller support for changing floors in the Governor’s HouseUpdated controller jump iconsFixed issue where Tornado could jump immediately after selecting a menu item with a controllerThe controls screen and menu now also include clearer static layouts for keyboard, PlayStation and Xbox controls, with proper icons.💡 Better Tips, Navigation & Level GuidanceWe improved the in-game guidance system to make objectives and controls clearer.This includes:Better tips for keys and important itemsNew floor-change guidanceNavigation arrows in Desert Day and Desert NightNavigation arrows and improved messages in the Governor’s HouseProper level tips for Classic Platformer ModeSmaller, cleaner tip icons🐺 Difficulty Now Matters MoreDifficulty settings now have a stronger impact on the game.Enemy behavior and level challenge now depend more clearly on the selected difficulty, making each difficulty level feel more distinct.We also added new difficulty icons to make the selection clearer and more polished.🛠️ ...Read full article on Community Announcements (vg)
