Shadowcrypt

Shadowcrypt

One-bit Punch · 2014 · Action, Indie, Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Singleplayer

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About Shadowcrypt

Shadowcrypt is an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Your goal is simple - to find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms.

Inspired by the combat mechanics of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Shadowcrypt is a short but challenging game with old-school gameplay reminiscent of the 8-bit era. Quick reflexes, timing, and keen observation of enemies are essential to survive the deadly catacomb!

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Oct 25, 2022
This is a great game, possibly even my favorite on Steam (and I own hundreds). The style and the difficulty level if just right, in my opinion. A hell of a game, really nicely made. Recommended.
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Recommended Oct 27, 2025
The game could do with more variation in its aesthetics. And at the same time it really is a perfect arcade platformer, where 50% of the game is a memory test to not get lost in corridors that look identical all the way through. At first I found this frustrating but then it really adds charm that you have to inject some imagination into how you recall navigating so many passages. It is a HARD game, but forgiving still if say, you lose your master sword, in how much time it takes to essentially retrieve it. Would love to see a sequel- The music is fantastic, and the whole thing feels very captivating.
Recommended Jan 21, 2024
Good, but doesn't reach its potential due to its very short length. I finished it for the first time in under an hour, game overs and all. It's worth a try, but it feels like a proof of concept for a larger game.
Recommended Mar 15, 2022
Super nice animations and designs for the characters. Levels are basic but work well enough. The whole game is more like one long level in a game, rather than a game alone. If you're looking to grind for achievements and git gud then this is the game for you. After one play-through to get used to the controls it took me about 50 minutes to get to the necromancer. (Not that I can beat him yet anyway) Recommend to play when you need something to do without thinking to much.
Recommended Dec 26, 2021
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Recommended Dec 4, 2021
Got this game for 2$ and it's good! :D

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