Shadowcrypt
A 2D dungeon crawler with timing-based sword and shield combat
One-bit Punch · Released Sep 15, 2014
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 59% of 73
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 0
- daily peak, Oct 31, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update on Steam
- 8 years ago
- Feb 14, 2018
What is Shadowcrypt?
Shadowcrypt is a single-player action platformer set in catacombs. You navigate maze-like rooms in search of the Necromancer, fighting undead warriors and watching their behavior to judge when to attack or defend.
For you if...
- +you enjoy mastering difficult games through repeated attempts
- +you like retro pixel art and arcade-style play
Not for you if...
- −you want branching routes or a changing dungeon layout
What players say
59% of 73 reviews are positive
Players praise the responsive controls, character animations, and music. Common complaints concern the short length and similar-looking rooms that make navigation confusing.
Screenshots and trailer
Shadowcrypt system requirements
Minimum: 256 MB Memory, 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
Can my PC run Shadowcrypt?
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- OS
- Windows XP
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo
- Graphics
- 256 MB Video Memory
- Memory
- 1 GB RAM
- Storage
- 120 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- Xbox 360 Controller Support
Does Shadowcrypt have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Shadowcrypt 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
- External controllers are not supported for the primary player
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 20
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
- Languages
- Text only: English.
Does Shadowcrypt 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
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Recent updates
- Feb 10, 2018 · Version 1.4 - New engine update!
- Feb 10, 2018 · Version 1.4 - New engine update!
