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Critadel

Side-scrolling action roguelite with branching tower climbs and weapon combinations

Pixelian Studio · Published by Nicalis, Inc. · Released Oct 12, 2021

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 234
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
3 years ago
Jul 22, 2023
Minimum PC
HD
1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Critadel?

Critadel is a single-player 2D shooter-platformer set in Babel, a mechanical tower seized by the Order of Noah, where ancient knowledge promises eternal life. You choose from three upgradeable characters and climb through changing routes across repeated runs, jumping between platforms, firing in any direction, dodge-rolling, and collecting weapons and passive bonuses.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast shooting, platforming, and challenging boss fights
  • +you like experimenting with equipment combinations and character upgrades

Not for you if...

  • −you want a story-led adventure rather than repeated combat runs

What players say

76% of 234 reviews are positive

Players praise the gunplay, weapon variety, and spritework. Common complaints concern restrictive weapon inventories, awkward synergy systems, and runs that feel too similar. Some also report crashes that wipe out run progress.

Screenshots and trailer

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Critadel system requirements

Minimum: HD, 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 SP1
Processor
Dual Core CPU 1.44GHz
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 SP1
Processor
Intel Core i3 1.7GHz
Graphics
nVidia GTS 450
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space

Does Critadel have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Critadel 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
Achievements
35
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain.

Does Critadel 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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