CRYPTARK

Twin-stick roguelike shooter with tactical alien ship raids

Alientrap · Released Jun 20, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 1,955
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Nov 11, 2023

What is CRYPTARK?

You play a privateer in a 2D sci-fi shooter, boarding procedurally generated alien ships for profit. You choose equipment, fight robots, disable defenses, and destroy each ship’s central core. Successful raids fund better gear, while failure costs your investment.

For you if...

+you like choosing loadouts and weighing financial risks
+you enjoy challenging runs with fast, chaotic fights

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving missions and a gentle learning curve
−you want clear tutorials before tackling difficult systems

What players say

82% of 1,955 reviews are positive

Players praise the planning involved in raids, the fast combat, and the range of weapons. Common complaints center on punishing difficulty, cluttered visuals, and attacks from off-screen.

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CRYPTARK system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: XP/Vista/Windows 7
Processor: Dual-core processor (Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 5200+ 2.6 GHz)
Graphics: Geforce 9600 GS, Radeon HD4000, Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 700 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0c