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Crypt of the NecroDancer

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!

Developer
Brace Yourself Games
Publisher
Brace Yourself Games, Klei Entertainment
Release
April 23, 2015
11 years and 149 days ago
Steam Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive26,481 reviews95.5%
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Klei Entertainment has Tencent ownership or outside equity.
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Klei Entertainment provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release.
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DELIVER BEATDOWNS TO THE BEAT!

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move on the beat to navigate an ever changing dungeon while battling dancing skeletons, zombies, dragons, and more. Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

FEATURES:

  • Descend into the crypt as 15 playable characters with unique play styles and challenges!
  • Jam out to over 40 original songs in Danny Baranowsky’s award winning soundtrack, or set your own beats with songs from your own MP3 collection!
  • An ensemble of major and minor puns at every half-step!
  • Play with keyboard, controller, or even a USB dance pad!
  • Official Danganronpa character reskins and mod support!
  • BONUS: Includes 6 playable remixes of the entire soundtrack. Remixes by FamilyJules, A_Rival, Chipzel, OCRemix, Girlfriend Records, and Virt!

GOLD AND LOOT AWAIT

Gather diamonds to unlock permanent upgrades and better equipment to traverse deeper into the NecroDancer’s lair. The deeper you go, the more treacherous enemies you’ll face.

RACE TO THE TOP

Reach great heights as you disco down through the depths of the crypt. Whether you aim to get the highest scores or complete runs in the fastest times, you can compete against a robust community of players in a range of permanent and daily challenges across all characters.

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