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Crankstone

The retro shooter with the fastest mini games in the Wild West! Step into the boots of the town marshall, get rid of nasty cowboys and dodge the corrupted sheriff. And when your shift is finally over, enjoy some downtime at the saloon!

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Lugludum
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Lugludum
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About the Game

Howdy marshall and welcome to Crankstone, the deadliest city in the Wild West!

Get rid the city of the cowboys who are causing trouble in this retro shooter inspired by the true events of O.K. Corral!

Originally released for the Playdate console, this new version brings a touch of retro spirit and 1-bit pixel art to Steam!

Optimized for Steam Deck!

An arcade shooter

Play 8 different levels with various enemies and challenges in a fast-paced story.

Animation : first person weapon that shoots on a cowboy

  • Send back dynamite and blow on tumbleweeds (compatible with gyroscope and microphone when available).

  • Use ricochet on metal objects to kill enemies in cover, or destroy the barrels with your shot gun.

  • Special Halloween and Christmas daily challenge.

  • Blow up the leaderboards!

With Wario Ware vibe mini games

Play 6 frenetic mini games with a progressive difficulty!

Animation : a 1880s movie is played and the player must stop at the correct frame

  • Kinetoscope : play a movie from the 1880s and stop on the correct frame

  • Shufflin' : the dealer's quick shuffle will drive you crazy!

  • Track'em : can you keep track of the cards in this shell game?

  • Duel : become as fast and accurate as the greatest gunslingers!

  • Sip'n'spin : humiliate your opponent by reproducing their colt spinning... with a cup!

  • Top Die : grab the die with the highest number ! Easier said than done...

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