Super Crate Box

2D arcade platform shooter where crates keep changing your weapon

Vlambeer · Released Aug 29, 2012

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 6,442
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 10 years ago; Aug 25, 2016
Minimum PC: 0.5 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Super Crate Box?

A free, single-player arcade platform shooter with pixel graphics. You move between platforms, fight endless enemies, and collect weapon crates while trying to raise your high score.

For you if...

+you enjoy chasing high scores in short arcade sessions
+you like adapting quickly to new weapons
+you prefer fast-paced pixel-art shooters you can play alone

Not for you if...

−you want slower combat with time to plan
−you prefer relaxed difficulty over demanding arcade play

What players say

89% of 6,442 reviews are positive

Players praise the quick score-chasing and weapon variety. Some find the limited maps and enemy types repetitive; others report excessive game speed on high-refresh-rate displays or limited audio controls.

Screenshots and trailer

Super Crate Box system requirements

Minimum: 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Super Crate Box?

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP
Processor: 1.2 Ghz
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 100 MB HD space

Does Super Crate Box have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Super Crate Box run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Native resolution not supported
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Super Crate Box use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam