Crypt Stalker (2020)

Developer: Sinclair Strange
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 109 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, throwback action platformer that feels like surviving chaotic retro games with limited health and relentless enemies.

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What players say

Players say Crypt Stalker is a short Castlevania homage with fast, slippery movement that splits opinions. Some praise the fair challenge and retro art, while others call the controls janky and the later levels too punishing.

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