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Games like Crystal Catacombs

2015PC44 % positive

A retro 2D platformer blending Metroidvania-style exploration with roguelike procedural levels, varied weapons, spells and upgrades. It is demanding, and every run plays out differently.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Pixel art
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Interconnected level design

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In short: Games like Crystal Catacombs

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Crystal Catacombs special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Rogue Legacy

95 %Match

2013USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified92 % positive14.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Crystal Catacombs: runs that differ every time, pixel art as well as jumping and platforming.

A tough 2D platformer where every death passes the sword to an heir with random, often silly traits like colorblindness or gigantism, who then storms the shifting castle again. Gold you collect upgrades the family manor for good, so each generation gets a little stronger.

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Dungreed

Runs that play out differently every time

Dungreed blends fast 2D side-scrolling action with roguelite runs. You fight through a constantly changing dungeon, collecting weapons, spells and food to take on the evil lurking below.

Dead Cells

Interconnected level design

A fast, fluid 2D roguelite with Metroidvania structure, where tight, punchy combat and a huge arsenal of weapons make every run feel different. Permanent unlocks and new routes give you a real sense of progress even as you die again and again.

Caveblazers

Runs that play out differently every time

A brutal pixel-art roguelike platformer where you fight through procedurally generated caves full of orcs and goblins, collecting weapons and magic items and dying often in gory ways.

Skul: The Hero Slayer

Runs that play out differently every time

A fast-paced 2D action platformer with roguelike runs where you play as a tiny skeleton who swaps skulls to change fighting styles while slaying the human heroes who captured your king.

Angvik

Runs that play out differently every time

An action platformer where you take up your father's gear to retake a castle seized by a barbarian. You get only one life and death is permanent, so every step has to be made with care.

Vagante

Runs that play out differently every time

A pixel-art roguelike platformer with permadeath and procedurally generated dungeons, where you mix classes, gear and spells. The co-op mode with friends is a big part of the appeal.

Princess.Loot.Pixel.Again

Runs that play out differently every time

You fight your way up the floors of a dark tower in this pixel platformer, chaining combos and special strikes. Every death regenerates the whole castle, so each run feels fresh but unforgiving.

ScourgeBringer

Runs that play out differently every time

A blisteringly fast roguelite action platformer where Kyhra chains sword combos, dashes and gunfire through procedurally built machine ruins. Fluid movement and demanding combat are the heart of the game.

Rising Hell

Runs that play out differently every time

A vertical action roguelike platformer in pixel art with a heavy-metal attitude, where you climb out of procedurally generated hell as the sinner Arok. Unlockable characters and talents keep each run fresh.

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