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Cryptmaster

Image: Steam / its publisher

  • RPG
  • Word game
  • Dungeon crawler

You lead four heroes raised by a necromancer through a grid-based crypt, and everything is done by typing: you fight by typing out skills, guess words to earn new ones and solve riddles. You can also speak into a microphone.

Why play it now

When you fancy a darkly funny adventure spread over several evenings: reviews put it at between 10 and 15 hours.

Who it's for

For anyone who loves riddles and wordplay and wants a good laugh at some really well-written dialogue.

When not to pick it

If repetition wears you down: the combat is simple and grows monotonous towards the end.

What it offers

  • Thinking: 75 out of 100
  • Story: 60 out of 100
  • Exploring: 50 out of 100
  • Relaxing: 40 out of 100
  • Combat / action: 30 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Controller support
Accessibility
Adjustable difficulty, subtitle options, colour alternatives, camera comfort and no timed inputs
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
93% positive (2,303)
Developer
Paul Hart, Lee Williams, Akupara Games
Release date
9 MAY 2024
Steam genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG

Based on what the game states on Steam.

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