
RIP. THEIR. HEADS. OFF. CrimSaw is a small, fast-paced, and deadly arena FPS with a ‘spin’. You can’t jump and only armed with a badass weapon. Charge, launch and recall your sawblade to slice up endless hordes of demons into pieces. Survive as long as you can and climb up the global leaderboard!
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CrimSaw
RIP. THEIR. HEADS. OFF. CrimSaw is a small, fast-paced, and deadly arena FPS with a ‘spin’. You can’t jump and only armed with a badass weapon. Charge, launch and recall your sawblade to slice up endless hordes of demons into pieces. Survive as long as you can and climb up the global leaderboard!
WARNING!
This game is very very hard, please buy only if you like to challenge yourself.
FEATURES
☠️Dynamic and violent sawblade cutting system with a grotesque artstyle.
⚔️Survive against endless hordes of 3 different and challenging enemy types.
🕘Gameplay time is perfect for quick 1-10 minutes pick-up-and-play sessions. Test your skills to extremes, get better, and maybe you can survive longer?
🏆Steam Leaderboard (best player featured in the main menu, wow) and Steam Achievements to show everyone who's the boss!

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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
Engagement
Hours played at review time, across 23 reviews with recorded playtime.
Reviews
Minimalistic and straight-forward arena shooter survivor gameplay that just HOOKS you, once you start playing it's hard to stop trying to get higher on the leaderboard, really really good
Crimsaw is a game where you try to escape from skulls while killing them. There's a leaderboard, so if you're looking for a game where you can smash things, kill, and escape, this might be the game for you.
Fun non-stop action :) Could be cool if you could get points in different ways, like killing specific enemies, doing collaterals, etc. Instead of just counting time survived. Really like the game feel though, smooth movement and the chainsaw feels satisfying to use.
kept randomly crashing:( other then that good concept just would crash after like 30 seconds ingame
Very simplistic, there isn't even jumping. I enjoy it but kinda wish there was more to it. being able to rotate the saw is basically useless. Good fun to just pass some time while listening to music
расслабляющая игра в которую хочется возвращаться снова и снова
CrimSaw is a fast-paced arena shooter developed by SkyBrave and published by TENSTACK that focuses entirely on speed, precision, and survival under constant pressure. Built around a single defining combat mechanic rather than a collection of complicated systems, the game strips the first-person shooter genre down to its essentials and rebuilds it around movement mastery and relentless combat. Instead of offering sprawling campaigns or progression-heavy customization systems, CrimSaw delivers a tightly focused experience designed to challenge reflexes and reward persistence. The game's structure is immediately straightforward. Players enter combat arenas filled with aggressive enemies and fight to survive for as long as possible while chasing higher scores. There is no elaborate story pulling players from one objective to another. No lengthy tutorial slowly introducing systems over several hours. CrimSaw places players directly into danger and expects adaptation through repetition and improvement. The simplicity works heavily in the game's favor because nearly every design choice exists to strengthen the central gameplay loop. What makes CrimSaw stand apart from other arena shooters is its signature weapon system. Rather than filling the experience with large weapon inventories and multiple combat styles, the game centers everything around a powerful spinning sawblade. Players charge it, launch it, and recall it repeatedly while learning how to maximize damage and efficiency. The weapon becomes far more than a simple attack tool. It defines the rhythm of combat entirely. The sawblade introduces an interesting layer of strategy that separates CrimSaw from more traditional shooters. Combat becomes less about firing endlessly at targets and more about positioning, timing, and understanding movement patterns. Learning how enemies react and how to control the flow of combat becomes essential for survival. The weapon creates a unique feeling of aggression and precision that keeps encounters engaging over longer sessions. Movement mechanics also deserve recognition because the game deliberately limits traditional mobility options. CrimSaw removes jumping entirely, forcing players to rely on positioning and ground movement rather than vertical escape strategies. Initially, the restriction feels unusual compared to modern arena shooters, but over time it becomes clear that the limitation strengthens the experience rather than weakening it. Positioning becomes more deliberate. Arena awareness becomes more important. Players succeed by mastering movement fundamentals rather than relying on mobility shortcuts. Enemy design contributes heavily to maintaining intensity. Hostile creatures attack aggressively and continuously, creating situations where standing still quickly becomes dangerous. Different enemy behaviors encourage players to adapt constantly rather than relying on a single strategy. Encounters remain energetic because pressure rarely disappears. The game consistently pushes players toward movement and decision-making under stress. Difficulty forms a major part of CrimSaw's identity. This is not a forgiving shooter built around casual progression systems or generous recovery mechanics. Mistakes carry consequences. Surviving longer sessions demands genuine improvement rather than simply unlocking stronger upgrades over time. Success feels earned because progression comes through learning rather than grinding. That demanding structure creates one of the game's strongest qualities: replayability. CrimSaw embraces arcade design philosophy extremely well. Individual sessions remain compact enough to encourage repeated attempts while maintaining enough challenge to make improvement satisfying. Every defeat feels like an opportunity to return stronger and more prepared. The short-session design creates an addictive rhythm where players frequently convince themselves to attempt one more run. Score chasing strengthens that appeal significantly. Competitive players will likely appreciate leaderboard systems that encourage optimization and long-term mastery. Improving performance becomes an ongoing goal beyond simple survival. Faster reactions, smarter positioning, and better weapon control gradually translate into stronger runs and higher rankings. The visual presentation supports the gameplay effectively. CrimSaw embraces an aggressive and violent aesthetic that matches its combat pacing. Enemy destruction feels impactful without creating visual clutter that interferes with gameplay clarity. The arenas maintain readability even during more chaotic moments, helping players focus on survival rather than fighting against visual overload. One of the game's biggest strengths comes from understanding its own scope. CrimSaw never attempts to overwhelm players with unnecessary systems. SkyBrave focuses heavily on refining its strongest idea rather than expanding outward endlessly. That restraint gives the game a stronger identity than many larger projects attempting to do too much at once. Players seeking large narrative campaigns or extensive progression systems may find the experience intentionally limited. CrimSaw is designed around mastery and repetition rather than content volume. However, players who enjoy skill-based shooters built around improvement and fast decision-making will likely find considerable value in its focused structure. CrimSaw succeeds because it understands that strong mechanics often matter more than excessive complexity. By building its entire identity around one satisfying combat system and supporting it with challenging enemy design and excellent pacing, it creates an experience that feels focused and consistently rewarding. SkyBrave and TENSTACK deliver a shooter that embraces simplicity without sacrificing intensity. CrimSaw remains fast, demanding, and refreshingly confident in its design philosophy. Rating: 7/10
omfg it's so difficult - the high score people have is imressive!
no
fun, but i wish there was more content... there just isn't enough to do
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