At its core, Teardown is built on a custom voxel engine that simulates physics and materials with high precision. Unlike many games where "destructible" means scripted sequences, every wall, floor, and object in Teardown can be smashed, burned, or blown apart. This mechanical freedom turns the environment into a puzzle; players might use a sledgehammer to create a doorway through a kitchen or drive a dump truck through a brick wall to create a shortcut for a getaway.

The game is also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, where it has occasionally been included in subscription services like PlayStation Plus Extra (0.5.9).

While "free download" links for version 1.3.0 exist on various third-party websites, these are often unofficial and may contain security risks.

Players explore the map without a timer, scouting targets and manipulating the environment to build a "path of least resistance."

The standard version is typically available for roughly $29.99 on platforms like Steam.