Rank 01Games like Crypt Custodian
- 31 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Crypt Custodian also play
The closest matches to Crypt Custodian: Constance, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, BLADECHIMERA, and Nine Sols. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares metroidvania exploration and new game plus with Crypt Custodian.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Also Metroidvania and Nonlinear, like Crypt Custodian.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
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BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Shares fast travel and metroidvania exploration with Crypt Custodian.
Rank 05 
Nine Sols
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and boss fights with Crypt Custodian.
Rank 06 
Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Action RPG, like Crypt Custodian.
Rank 07 
Fatal Claw
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and checkpoint based progression with Crypt Custodian.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Crypt Custodian
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- 2Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Shares metroidvania exploration and new game plus with Crypt Custodian.
- 98% of 881 reviews
- 3Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
Also Metroidvania and Nonlinear, like Crypt Custodian.
- 95% of 132 reviews
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- 7Fatal Claw
Shares metroidvania exploration and checkpoint based progression with Crypt Custodian.
- 91% of 529 reviews
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- 13Salt and Sanctuary
Shares boss pattern learning and metroidvania exploration with Crypt Custodian.
- 88% of 7,119 reviews
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- 22Void Sols
Shares checkpoint based progression and build variety with Crypt Custodian.
- 96% of 260 reviews
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- 24Dungeons of Hinterberg
Shares fast travel and build variety with Crypt Custodian.
- 94% of 1,402 reviews
- Released: 2024
- Developer: Kyle Thompson
- Price: $11.99−40%checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 98% of 1,495 reviews
- Genres: Adventure
- Metacritic 82
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Adjustable difficulty and quality of life features for accessibility
- Adjustable difficulty keeps it accessible
- Boss fights with bullet hell patterns that reward pattern recognition
- Atmospheric
- Chill
- Cozy
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Hollow Knight
Why this: Shares boss rush with Crypt Custodian.
Cult of the Lamb
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Crypt Custodian.
Well Dweller
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Crypt Custodian.
Hyper Light Drifter
Why this: Shares boss rush mode and new game plus with Crypt Custodian.
SHEEPO
Why this: Same chill mood as Crypt Custodian.
TUNIC
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Nonlinear, like Crypt Custodian.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Crypt Custodian at current Steam store prices.
Quarion
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and boss rush with Crypt Custodian.
Ultros
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and checkpoint based progression with Crypt Custodian.
Pseudoregalia
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Crypt Custodian.
Iconoclasts
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Crypt Custodian.
The Knight Witch
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration with Crypt Custodian.
A Little to the Left
Why this: Same chill mood as Crypt Custodian.
Babushka's Glitch Dungeon
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Nonlinear, like Crypt Custodian.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Constance
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and backtracking with Crypt Custodian.
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and new game plus with Crypt Custodian.
BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Shares fast travel and metroidvania exploration with Crypt Custodian.
Nine Sols
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and boss fights with Crypt Custodian.
Kotama and Academy Citadel
Why this: Also Metroidvania and Action RPG, like Crypt Custodian.
Fatal Claw
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and checkpoint based progression with Crypt Custodian.
About Crypt Custodian
The closest matches to Crypt Custodian: Constance, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, BLADECHIMERA, and Nine Sols. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Crypt Custodian is your kind of game, the closest matches are Constance, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo and Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, chill and cozy, and single out its backtracking and boss fights. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Crypt Custodian is a 2024 adventure game developed by Kyle Thompson in which players control Pluto, a cat who becomes the janitor of the afterlife. The game combines backtracking and exploration with demanding boss encounters that feature bullet-hell patterns, rewarding careful pattern recognition. Players can unlock a boss-rush mode and experiment with build variety across the experience. Reviewers highlight the character-driven narrative, noting that collecting photos unlocks touching mini-stories about other characters in this afterlife setting. Players describe the atmosphere as both atmospheric and melancholic, while adjustable difficulty and quality-of-life features keep the challenging gameplay accessible. The experience runs at a medium length designed for short sessions and is playable on Steam Deck. Crypt Custodian holds a 98 percent positive rating from 1,495 Steam reviews.
About Crypt Custodian: Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworld's janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.
Is Crypt Custodian worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 98% of 1,495 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 99% positive across 70 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- On sale: 40% off, now $11.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Adjustable difficulty and quality of life features for accessibility
- Adjustable difficulty keeps it accessible
- Boss fights with bullet hell patterns that reward pattern recognition
- Bullet hell bosses with varied patterns
People who play it also play: Constance, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores
Frequently asked about Crypt Custodian
Can I run it?
Does Crypt Custodian run on Steam Deck?
Crypt Custodian is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Crypt Custodian cost?
Crypt Custodian is listed on Steam at 11.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Crypt Custodian?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Crypt Custodian are Constance, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores.
Who developed Crypt Custodian?
Crypt Custodian was developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Kyle Thompson, Top Hat Studios, Inc., H2 Interactive Co., Ltd..