# Critadel

> Critadel is a futuristic platform/shooter/roguelike with three playable characters, hundreds of branching paths and over 100,000 unique weapon configurations!

## Game facts

- Developer: Pixelian studio
- Publisher: Nicalis, Inc.
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Oct 13, 2021
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: RPG, Adventure, Action, Shooting, ActionRoguelike, Platformer
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/808010/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, Korean (South Korea), Japanese (Japan), Chinese (Taiwan), European Spanish (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/critadel)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- An action roguelike structure in which players improve their skill and knowledge through repeated play
- Fast combat, responsive controls, and dodge-focused run-and-gun gameplay
- Fun weapon and passive-skill combinations, weapon synergies, and build crafting

### Weaknesses

- Success depends excessively on luck, including weapon, reward, and healing-point availability
- Difficulty feels unfair because enemy placement and attack hit detection are unclear, combat spaces are cramped, and attacks come from off-screen
- Controller and Steam Deck controls and the menu UI are inconvenient, with an inconsistent button layout

## Links

- [Critadel on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3847)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3847/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T05:41:12.293Z