Crypt Custodian

An afterlife Metroidvania about a banished broom-wielding cat

Kyle Thompson · Published by Kyle Thompson, Top Hat Studios, Inc., H2 Interactive Co., Ltd. · Released Aug 27, 2024

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 97% of 3,151
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 97% of 34 in 30 days
Playing now: 14; peak 24h 23
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 1 year ago; Sep 25, 2024

What is Crypt Custodian?

Crypt Custodian is an action-adventure Metroidvania set in the afterlife, where a cat named Pluto is banished from a palace. Explore the interconnected grounds, fight creatures with a broom, solve puzzles, and gain abilities that open new paths as you seek a way back inside.

For you if...

+you prefer open-ended exploration over guided routes
+you want to adjust the difficulty while you play
+you like lighthearted characters in a bittersweet story

Not for you if...

−you need clear directions through a large map
−you want varied enemies and complex combat
−you dislike revisiting areas after gaining new abilities

What players say

97% of 3,151 reviews are positive · 97% of 34 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art, characters, hidden secrets, and responsive controls. The most common complaints are repetitive areas and enemies, simple combat, and difficulty finding where to go next.

Screenshots and trailer

Crypt Custodian system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000), AMD Athlon Dual Core 4450e (2 * 2300), or equivalent
Graphics: GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB), Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM), or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 1 GB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 48
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

The native resolution is not the default one
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese.