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Crypt of the NecroDancer

PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2015

Should you play it?

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!

What works

  • Unique rhythm-based roguelike gameplay
  • Excellent and motivating soundtrack
  • High replayability with character and music customization
  • Challenging but fair difficulty curve
  • Active developer support and modding community

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve can frustrate some players
  • Some players find difficulty punishing
  • Limited online multiplayer features
  • Early access status with some minor bugs
  • Controller and ui navigation issues reported

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon

  • Tallowmere

  • Spirits Abyss

  • Vertical Drop Heroes HD

  • Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate

  • Nuclear Throne

Less competitive

Games that feels like Crypt of the NecroDancer but with less competition against others

  • Dungreed

  • Mana Spark

  • Enter the Gungeon

  • Voidigo

  • Chronicon

  • Sephiria

Less social

Games that feels like Crypt of the NecroDancer but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG

  • UnderMine

  • Demon Lord: Just a Block

  • Golden Krone Hotel

  • Deathstate: Abyssal Edition

  • Shattered Pixel Dungeon

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Crypt of the NecroDancer: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026