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2017PC, PlayStation, Steam Deck verified83 % positive14.99 €

A 2D roguelike shooter where you board procedurally generated alien starships, take down their systems methodically, and use the profits to upgrade your gear. Planning and loadout choices matter, since failure costs your investment.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Pixel art
  • Loot and gear
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Cryptark special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Risk of Rain 2

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2020USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable93 % positive24.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Cryptark: runs that differ every time, hunting for loot and gear as well as lots of builds to try.

A frantic 3D roguelike shooter where random items stack into absurdly powerful builds while the difficulty relentlessly ramps up over time. Fight across a hostile alien planet solo or with up to three friends in co-op.

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