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Crypt Custodian

Kyle Thompson Top Hat Studios, Inc.H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.

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.

Aug 27, 2024

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Overwhelmingly positive · 97/100

3127 total reviews · 97% positive

Best for It is especially well suited to players who prefer action adventures with a cute, relaxing atmosphere and value the enjoyment of exploration, collecting, characters, and story over high difficulty. It is recommended for newcomers to Metroidvanias, players who are less confident in their reaction speed or control skills, and anyone looking for a low-pressure game they can complete over a weekend. Conversely, experienced players seeking deep worldbuilding and high difficulty like Hollow Knight, along with complex combat builds, may find it somewhat simplistic.

Strengths

Highly responsive controls, with dodging, attacking, and dashing flowing together naturally
Cute and distinctive characters, humor, and a warm story about loss and friendship
A large map filled with areas and secrets to explore, with a Metroidvania-style progression structure

Weaknesses

The opening progresses somewhat slowly, requiring patience for roughly the first hour
Combat is centered on basic attacks and has limited ability variation, resulting in a lack of depth
Some boss fights are simple or unremarkable, weakening the motivation to repeat boss rushes

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Content100
Sound100
Gameplay97
Graphics86

This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Sep 2, 2026

Game Schedule

ReleaseAug 27, 2024PCAdd

Game Description

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania/zelda-like about cleaning up the afterlife. You play as Pluto - a mischievous cat who has just died, and landed in the afterlife's palace. After a brief and disastrous meeting with the Afterlife Guardian - Kendra - you are banished from the palace and sentenced to clean... FOREVER!! Explore the vast grounds that surround the palace, battle beasts with your trusty broom, and gain new abilities to expand your map. Solve puzzles, discover secrets, and… organize an ambush to break back into the palace! A Charming Cast Of Characters Meet and befriend all the other bad ghosts who live outside the palace. Learn how they died, and what caused them to face eternal banishment! And then head on over to the local haunt- The Sinner’s Inn- to chat with the ghosts you meet, and upgrade your gear. Tons of Upgrades Complete puzzles, battle epic bosses, and clean your way through ruined dungeons in order to collect new upgrades and abilities. Customize your play style by mix-and-matching your upgrades, and use the abilities you collect to expand your world. A Lively Interconnected World Traverse a vast landscape with secrets hiding at every corner. Form your own path and discover the afterlife’s many secrets at your own pace.

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