Crypt Custodian

10/10, really loved this. I played Sheepo and really enjoyed the movement feel, so I tried this next. Absolutely nailed. Guess I need put Kyle's games on instabuy and play Islets next. Crypt Custodian feels great to move around in. The dash is snappy, the combat is simple but but challenging with choice via power ups that you equip, and the boss fights had a nice range. Some were basically free, some killed me five times. Overall a bit harder would have been fine. The length is a huge part of why I liked it so much I think. It took me 7ish hours, which gives enough time for depth and all of the shortcuts to merge together etc but not so long that it drags. I hate filler and forced backtracking. Free warps made it feel more like exploration. Maybe I'm just in the mood for metroidvania-lite these days and this game nailed it. The music and art are both excellent. Just excellent taste and execution all around.

Very nice game. I like the design, story and aesthetic.

One of the freshest feeling metroidvanias I've played in awhile. Also great music and art style! Works flawlessly on steam deck.

A fun little metroidvania with a cute art style. Not too challenging as metroidvanias go so I recommend this as a good introduction to the metroidvania genre.

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I spent around 10 hours with Crypt Custodian on Steam Deck, mainly just going through the story without aiming for 100%. What I got was a really solid indie experience that I genuinely enjoyed from start to finish. While it’s clearly inspired by Hollow Knight, the game doesn’t feel like a copy. Instead, it finds its own identity with a more relaxed pacing and a less punishing approach, while still keeping a decent level of challenge. That balance worked really well for me, especially on Steam Deck, where it felt like a perfect game to just pick up and play. The world is beautiful in a subtle way, supported by a strong atmosphere and a surprisingly emotional tone at times. The story is minimalist, but still manages to land a few touching moments. The photo collectibles in particular stood out more than I expected and added a nice layer to the world. Combat is fairly simple and not very deep mechanically, but it stays fun throughout the whole game. It never gets in the way of the experience and fits the overall design well. The soundtrack is easily one of the highlights — it’s excellent and does a lot of heavy lifting in building the mood and atmosphere. Combined with the visuals and character design, it makes the world feel memorable despite its simplicity. My only real issue was with the inventory and map clarity. At times it wasn’t immediately obvious where certain keys should be used, which led to some unnecessary backtracking and guessing. Overall, Crypt Custodian is a great indie game that I really enjoyed on Steam Deck. It’s not trying to reinvent the genre, but it delivers a charming, atmospheric and consistently enjoyable experience.

After finishing Islets, I purchased Crypt Custodian. This is a fun little Metroidvania. The game play was enjoyable, the story was really cute. Visually, this game has such unique areas each with their own vibe. I still prefer Islets which was more straight forward platformer type. But the style and atmosphere of each section grew on me. At one point, I wasn't sure where to go next and had gone as far as I could to be up against two totally different bosses in different areas. But once I beat those bosses, the remaining game play was fun. I enjoyed the extra content after you beat the game. That was a really nice touch. Not sure I'll replay it again anytime soon, but definitely enjoyed it. Definitely pick this up. It's fun, challenging, and a nice addition to this genre.