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Crypt of the NecroDancer

Rhythm roguelike dungeon crawler where every move follows the beat

Brace Yourself Games · Published by Brace Yourself Games, Klei Entertainment · Released Apr 23, 2015

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 25K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
89% of 46 in 30 days
Players
95
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
6 months ago
Apr 27, 2026
Minimum PC
512MB VRAM
1 GB RAM · 1.6 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 87/100 (critic reviews)

What is Crypt of the NecroDancer?

A 2D rhythm roguelike dungeon crawler set in the NecroDancer’s crypt. You move and attack on the beat through changing floors, fight enemies and bosses, collect loot, and spend diamonds on permanent upgrades between runs.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy difficult roguelikes built around learning enemy patterns
  • +you want fast runs synchronized to a varied soundtrack
  • +you value characters with distinct play styles and challenges

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer relaxed dungeon crawlers with forgiving combat
  • −you dislike timing every movement and attack to music
  • −you do not enjoy memorizing enemy movement patterns

What players say

95% of 25,237 reviews are positive · 89% of 46 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the soundtrack, character variety, and how satisfying the movement and combat become after learning their patterns. The dominant complaint is the steep difficulty, with some players finding the opening hours frustrating and later areas excessively punishing.

Players over time

▼ -4% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 132 players on Sep 23, 2026.

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Nov 7, 202695
Nov 6, 202670
Nov 5, 202697
Nov 4, 2026105
Nov 3, 2026102
Nov 2, 2026102
Nov 1, 2026127
Oct 31, 2026107
Oct 30, 202686
Oct 29, 2026115
Oct 28, 202682
Oct 27, 202693
Oct 26, 202685
Oct 25, 202692
Oct 24, 202695
Oct 23, 202679
Oct 22, 202680
Oct 21, 202679
Oct 20, 202684
Oct 19, 2026100
Oct 18, 202687
Oct 17, 2026109
Oct 16, 202673
Oct 15, 202686
Oct 14, 202681
Oct 13, 202684
Oct 12, 202687
Oct 11, 202682
Oct 10, 2026115
Oct 9, 2026102
Oct 8, 202696
Oct 7, 202698
Oct 6, 202698
Oct 5, 2026107
Oct 4, 2026110
Oct 3, 2026103
Oct 2, 202695
Oct 1, 202692
Sep 30, 202698
Sep 29, 202692
Sep 28, 202684
Sep 27, 2026107
Sep 26, 2026103
Sep 25, 2026101
Sep 24, 2026111
Sep 23, 202682
Sep 23, 2026132
Sep 22, 2026123
Sep 21, 2026127

How many players finish Crypt of the NecroDancer?

7.8% of Steam players have unlocked «In The Zone (4)», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

Crypt of the NecroDancer screenshot 1

Crypt of the NecroDancer system requirements

Minimum: 512MB VRAM, 1 GB RAM, 1.6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP, service pack 3
Processor
2GHz
Graphics
512MB VRAM
Memory
1000 MB RAM
Storage
1600 MB available space

Does Crypt of the NecroDancer have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Crypt of the NecroDancer run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
61
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Crypt of the NecroDancer 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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

14 DLC available.

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