Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
- Released
- 2014
- Developer
- Brace Yourself Games
- Platforms
- 2 systems
- Critics
- 87
- Steam Deck
- verified
- Download
- 1.56 GB
What is Crypt of the NecroDancer?
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 30 July 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Brace Yourself Games |
| Publisher | Klei Entertainment |
| Platforms | PlayStation Vita, Steam Deck |
| Genres | Roguelike, Strategy |
| Languages | 11 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q16259371, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Crypt of the NecroDancer received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
Accessibility
Seeing
- Color Alternatives
- Subtitle Options
- Camera Comfort
Hearing
- Custom Volume Controls
- Stereo Sound
Input
- Full controller support
- Keyboard Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
Difficulty
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Save Anytime
Method. Features the publisher declared on its own store page. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | full support |
| Cloud saves | Yes |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | Steam Workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | verified |
| Download size | 1.56 GB |
| Add-on content | 14 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 300 most recent negative Steam reviews of Crypt of the NecroDancer on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like Crypt of the NecroDancer
24 games overlap with Crypt of the NecroDancer on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Slay the Spire, Dungeon of the ENDLESS and Darkest Dungeon.
Common questions about Crypt of the NecroDancer
What platforms is Crypt of the NecroDancer on?
Crypt of the NecroDancer is available on PlayStation Vita, Steam Deck. It first released in 2014.
How much does Crypt of the NecroDancer cost?
$14.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Crypt of the NecroDancer?
95% of 26,481 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Overwhelmingly Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for Crypt of the NecroDancer?
87 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does Crypt of the NecroDancer work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Crypt of the NecroDancer as verified on the Steam Deck, from its own testing. That means it works out of the box with no configuration.
How big is the Crypt of the NecroDancer download?
1.56 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.