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Crimson Keep

Crimson Keep is a first person, action RPG. Descend into an ever-changing labyrinth full of monsters, traps, and treasure. Locate the sunken remains of an ancient castle and cleanse it. The great power you find within could be your only hope of escape.

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Developer
Ian Atherton, Ben Rog-Wilhelm
Publisher
Merge Publishing
Release
November 29, 2018
7 years and 247 days ago
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Mixed23 reviews56.5%

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Crimson Keep is a first person, action RPG. Descend into an ever-changing labyrinth full of monsters, traps, and treasure. Locate the sunken remains of an ancient castle and cleanse it. The great power you find within could be your only hope of escape.

Thirty years ago a curse destroyed the village of Larkstead. Banished to the dungeons below, your only hope is to explore, scavenge, and fight for survival. Will you find the mysterious Crimson Keep? Will you escape this terrible place? Or will you be food for the innumerable beasts and horrors that lurk below?



  • Weapons with different speeds, damage arcs, and special attacks
  • Multiple classes, and abilities to choose from, each with strengths and weaknesses
  • Locational damage (aim and hit enemies in weak points)


  • Randomly generated areas, monsters, and loot each run
  • Achievements unlock more abilities to use and equipment to find
  • Completing the game unlocks new areas and bosses


  • Permadeath
  • Cursed items
  • Hunger
  • Gods to worship
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