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Crypt Custodian
Developer Kyle Thompson
Crypt Custodian is a 2024 Metroidvania video game developed independently by Kyle Thompson and published by Top Hat Studios. A single-player video game played from the top-down perspective, it follows Pluto, a black cat who dies and is tasked with cleaning up the underworld. With his broom, Pluto must sweep up trash and fight enemies, make friends with other creatures, and escape the afterlife. Crypt Custodian… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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60 of 128 · most liked firstIf you are looking for indie recommendations: Bramble: The Mountain King Dungeons of Hinterberg Caravan SandWitch Chants of Sennaar Blossom Tales 1&2 A Highland Song Crypt Custodian Return To Grace Lil Gator Game Crow Country MythWrecked Foreclosed Viewfinder Nine Sols Lunistice Blacktail Toem Neva
unlabelledView post →Who wants to come hang out & watch me play games on a lazy Monday? (Game: Crypt Custodian)
unlabelledView post →Happy Kasen Thursday! The current vibe is thinking about Crypt Custodian! ngl Crypt Custodian was an awesome game! The game had a cool vibe and gameplay that was a unique blend of a Metroidvania and Zelda, it was a ton of fun! I hope you have a wonderful day, I send love and positivity your way 💛☺️
unlabelledView post →🏆 Game of the Year [1/2] 🏆 🔸 1000xRESIST, @sunsetvisitor.bsky.social 🔸 Animal Well, @animalwell.bsky.social 🔸 ARCO, @arcogamedev.bsky.social 🔸 Balatro, @localthunk.bsky.social 🔸 Crypt Custodian, Kyle Thompson
unlabelledView post →Just announced my next game, Well Dweller! Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania about a tiny bird armed with a matchstick. I previously made Crypt Custodian and Islets and I’m so excited to share this new game! Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3699590/...
unlabelledView post →Happy Scarlet Saturday! The current vibe is thinking about Crypt Custodian! ngl this game was a lowkey banger! The art style looked cool, and there was a ton to explore and discover in the world! It was a fun lil Metroidvania 😊 I hope you have a wonderful day, I send love and positivity your way 💛☺️
unlabelledView post →The Indie Game Awards - Game of the Year Nominees (by Metascore): UFO 50 [91] Animal Well [91] Balatro [90] Lorelei and the Laser Eyes [88] ARCO [86] Neva [86] 1000xRESIST [85] Mouthwashing [83] Nine Sols [83] Crypt Custodian [82] All 2024 Games: www.metacritic.com/browse/game/...
unlabelledView post →Here's another upcoming indie game I'm extremely looking forward to, the demo impressed me so much I went out and bought the developer's previous game Crypt Custodian. Go play this right now, it's a Metroidvania with some positively gorgeous and grim art.
unlabelledView post →This track is called "The Sinners Inn"! Crypt Custodian is a massive vibe of a game! It had a very unique feel to it, created by the world, art direction, and music! It was so much fun to explore the world while soaking in the unique vibe of the game 😊 it's an underrated indie banger tbh!
unlabelledView post →2026 game #40: Well Dweller Kyle has rapidly become one of my fav devs. He makes metroidvanias but I call them whimsy action plaformers. While Crypt Custodian still has my fav story, Well Dweller wins for art, gameplay, & my new fav character EGBERT IS A CHAD AMONG CHADS
unlabelledView post →This track is called "Dark Vessel"! Crypt Custodian is an awesome game! The exploration in the game was a ton of fun, and the vibes were on point! The boss fights were super intense and incorporated bullet hell elements into them, and this track helped with that felt intensity during those battles!
unlabelledView post →Getting choice paralysis with my wishlist right now, but the one thing I was gonna grab was Crypt Custodian, just based on how good the demo for Well Dweller was as it's the same dev. A demo so good I was sold on more than one game, wow.
unlabelledView post →I've said it before, but Kyle Thompson is a MACHINE of an indie game dev. Four big, successful, critically praised metroidvanias in six years. 2020: Sheepo 2022: Islets 2024: Crypt Custodian 2026: Well Dweller Whatever he does in 2028 is going to be amazing.
unlabelledView post →Coming to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: • May 21 | Monster Train 2 • May 22 | Tales of Kenzera: Zau • May 27 | Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 • May 28 | To a T • May 29 | Metaphor ReFantazio • May 29 | Spray Paint Simulator • June 3 | Crypt Custodian • June 3 | Symphonia news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
unlabelledView post →Well Dweller, the next game by Kyle Thompson (Crypt Custodian) is releasing September 22nd! It introduces a cool torch concept to uniquely explore its metroidvania dungeons. Can't wait.
unlabelledView post →Well Dweller absolutely captivated my attention, if you want a good creepy-cute Metroidvania, I'd highly recommend giving the demo a try. The artstyle is absolutely gorgeous, and I must get to playing the developer's previous game Crypt Custodian.
unlabelledView post →Game #1 of 2026 ~ Crypt Custodian 🧹 Cozy Metroidvania exploration & Zelda-style combat/puzzling 🧹 Environments are easy to parse while exploring 🧹 Abilities feel great, movement & combat are fluid 🧹 Surprisingly sincere take on death & purpose 🧹 Charming characters and strong atmosphere 8.5
unlabelledView post →The next two games that I plan to play in their entirety on stream! ⚔️Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn 🧹Crypt Custodian
unlabelledView post →Crypt Custodian is my favorite metroidvania created by a solo indie developer. It is a truly magnificent indie game that needs more recognition and praise. Also, it's yet another backlog game of mine this year with no cons. I've been playing a lot of recommended bangers! This is my review for...
unlabelledView post →Well Dweller looks AMAZING!! The iteration of the art style is GORGEOUS I can’t believe Kyle Thompson has another game already - Sheepo, Islets, Crypt Custodian - that makes 4 games from 2021 to 2026 🤯👏👏👏 youtu.be/J1e29j2DzqU?...
unlabelledView post →Crypt Custodian is $13.99 on Steam buff.ly/8BysE7r $14.99 GOG buff.ly/k0myFPC $12.99 US PS+ buff.ly/boMDF99 $14.99 XBL buff.ly/h3rQB9Z Deck playable also on Game Pass Standard
unlabelledView post →Finished Crypt Custodian. A minimalist metroidvania with elegant bullet hell gameplay and a subtle soundtrack. The perfectly sized map was a rush to explore with puzzles at every corner. In the end, the story achieved its goal and broke me. Hug your pets.
unlabelledView post →Crypt Custodian is a wrap! Took around 17 hours to beat. ngl this game was kinda incredible! The main things that I really ended up loving about this game were the amazing vibes and the exploration, both were really well executed! The combat was really fun as well, this is a solid Metroidvania!
unlabelledView post →Back streaming today at 7PM EST with a new game, Crypt Custodian. Would love to see you there! Twitch.tv/andresplays93
unlabelledView post →I love it when games have goofy lil areas like this 🤣 ngl those lil dudes do know how to get down tho 😳 Game: Crypt Custodian by Kyle Thompson (Nintendo Switch version)
unlabelledView post →Since Crypt Custodian I’ve had Death’s Door on the brain bc of similar themes & humor So yesterday I started a replay on the Portal, may already be 30% thru it 👀 But also: DAMN is this game still freaking gorgeous. And why didn’t anyone remind me of how good this MUSIC is?
unlabelledView post →I wanted to draw something with a New Year's theme. A character from the game "crypt custodian". #art #didgitalart #illustration #cryptcustodian #fanart
unlabelledView post →Crypt Custodian! 5 hours in! This game is fun! The exploration is what I've been enjoying the most, once the Metroidvania element of the game kicked in, exploration became a lot of fun! The combat is fast paced and challenging, I've gotten whooped more than a few times 😅 it's a good time so far!
unlabelledView post →17th game beaten of 2025: Crypt Custodian 🐱 Cursed to be a janitor in the afterlife, I knew I was in when the cat’s running anim was a limp 🤣 the shift to isometric vs sidescrolling Metroidvania makes a memorable difference, plus some horrifyingly humorous character driven stories worth 100%-ing
unlabelledView post →Im only a few hours into Well Dweller. Islets and Crypt Custodian were top 10 games for me in their respective years. This game is so clearly on another level it's crazy. @hananomaude.bsky.social called it from the PAX demo she played months ago. This is a true GotY contender. Play this shit.
unlabelledView post →The vibes in Crypt Custodian have been awesome! This area creates a really unique feeling, the game does an amazing job of creating an atmosphere that feels cold, lonely, and distant! From the music to the presentation, it really creates the feeling of a lonely winter night, it's an incredible vibe!
unlabelledView post →ngl I love that you can make friends in Crypt Custodian, it's a nice vibe when a game has a system like this 😊 I also love that they call the mice the Little Guys, that's so silly and adorable 🥹
unlabelledView post →Crypt Custodian! 12 hours in! ngl I've been really taking the time to appreciate the art direction in this game, it's really beautiful! The graphics look really good, but as well, the color choice is really cool! The colors are soft and somewhat muted, they create an interesting vibe that I dig!
unlabelledView post →My first impressions of the gameplay of Crypt Custodian are: I'm enjoying it! It's a top-down action game that reminds me of classic Zelda, except faster paced with a heavier focus on movement. I've been enjoying the exploration as well, and the game has some creative puzzles! It's pretty fun!
unlabelledView post →Game #12 of 2026: Crypt Custodian Started: Feb. 20 Completed: Feb. 23 Just gonna say it right now. This is one of the greatest indie games (and Metroidvanias) ever created, which should give a hint as to what my review will look like. The ending made a real mess out of me 😭💜
unlabelledView post →Just wrapped up Crypt Custodian. What a delightful game. And look at that map. 🤤
unlabelledView post →Game #23 of 2026: Islets Started: Apr. 5 Completed: Apr. 6 This is one of the best short metroidvanias I've ever played, having beaten it in almost 12 hours. It's a massive jump from Sheepo, and it's close to being tied with Crypt Custodian for me. Such great gameplay and wholesome characters 🥹
unlabelledView post →Next game is Crypt Custodian! ngl the only thing I know about this game is that it's either a Metroidvania or a roguelite...or both lmao the cover art looks cool tho! The cover art is pretty much the reason I bought this game and decided to play it 🤣 I think it'll probably be a fun experience tho!
unlabelledView post →It's been so cool seeing people continue to discover this game in the past year+. It's criminally overlooked. Using this as another excuse to promote my review, which explains why this game is so meaningful to me. More people should play Crypt Custodian! bignerdgaming.com/2024/09/20/c...
unlabelledView post →Just finished Crypt Custodian. Man. What an incredible game. Might be one of my all time favorite Metroidvanias. The world, design & characters are excellent. Just as funny as it is heartbreaking. Ultimately sweet & hopeful. Great combat. Top notch exploration & discover. Beautiful soundtrack.
unlabelledView post →They finally got me to (attempt to) host a stream over on @secondwindgroup.com. In about an hour, @teanah.bsky.social and I will be playing some Crypt Custodian! Because we want to. And it's a great game. And it's Friday. Watch here (or on Twitch): www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg7c...
unlabelledView post →My favorite semi-recent lesser known indies Astral Ascent- Closest thing to a 2D Hades imo Littlewood- Animal Crossing/cozy game with TONS of RPG elements Tinykin- Pikmin clone with way more fun level design Crypt Custodian- Top down Metroidvania with bullet hell elements. Excellent exploration
unlabelledView post →Live now for the next 5 hours with Crypt Custodian! Long live indies. twitch.tv/andresplays93
unlabelledView post →Enjoying my long weekend with more Crypt Custodian. I'm at 60% completion with just over 10 hours of game time. I could be finished by tonight at this rate, but holy moly... I have terrific things to write about when I'm done. This game is something truly special 🥲
unlabelledView post →Kyle Thompson's (Crypt Custodian) next game is getting announced this summer. youtu.be/tqHBHxokCmI?...
unlabelledView post →Did you like. The video game. "Crypt Custodian". I have just found out the developer is releasing a new game this year, and the Steam page is already up with a demo. It makes a lot of interesting visual decisions and it looks really cohesive in motion. store.steampowered.com/app/3699590/...
unlabelledView post →I started w Crypt Custodian last yr then did his 1st game Sheepo. While Crypt Custodian stays my fav overall (bc story & camera shakeup), it’s by a thin margin. Islets is a major step up from Sheepo & has some wonderful characters. Level design has a few spots to improve… Well Dweller could do it 👀
unlabelledView post →Beat the final boss and got to 100% completion in Crypt Custodian. Every room checked, every photo collected, all ghosts freed, as well as upgrades and upgrade points. ☑️ The map exploration / finding shortcuts aspect of this metroidvania hits the spot, it just feels satisfying. 🗝️
unlabelledView post →After seeing @bignerdgaming.bsky.social rave about it last year and with its arrival on Game Pass, it’s finally time to check out Crypt Custodian 🐈⬛
unlabelledView post →🧹 Surprise! We have a SPECIAL GUEST joining us for our Crypt Custodian episode, which drops one week from today! We can’t wait for y’all to hear from @djstormageddon.com of @funandgamespod.bsky.social, and we’re honored that they joined us for this final episode of Winter Season!
unlabelledView post →Now starting Sheepo, the debut indie game from Kyle Thompson! I LOVED his latest game, Crypt Custodian, and I'm looking forward to playing Islets (after this) and Well Dweller later this year! First impressions of this short metroidvania to come later today 😌 #Sheepo
unlabelledView post →Well Dweller is a gorgeous game. A very approachable metriodvania with the most incredible atmosphere. I expected nothing less from the same dev who made Crypt Custodian. store.steampowered.com/app/3699590/...
unlabelledView post →Current cart status. Already got Crypt Custodian (awesome game!) and Isaac. Any quality cheap recommendations? #Blutoid
unlabelledView post →Really enjoying Crypt Custodian on Game Pass. It's cozy, expansive, and not too frustrating!
unlabelledView post →Reminder that Crypt Custodian comes to Game Pass TOMORROW. My #6 game of 2024. And a game that meant more to me emotionally than almost anything else I've ever played. Please check it out! bignerdgaming.com/2024/09/20/c...
unlabelledView post →since Gold Points are *gone* this means the last game I got points from is CRYPT CUSTODIAN, a game about THE AFTERLIFE (strangely fitting) the last physical game I got points from is Xenoblade Chronicles X, a game about starting anew after your home is destroyed (also fitting) #TribLovesVideoGames
unlabelledView post →Crypt Custodian [received game for free for PR review] Explore the afterlife as Pluto the cat in this gorgeous metroidvania. Full of whimsical creatures heartfelt narratives & creative boss fights. Enjoy the rainy vibes in this fantastical world. store.steampowered.com/app/2394650/... #indiegames
unlabelledView post →Just went and checked out what I missed with the Indie Showcase Direct. ANOTHER game from Kyle Thompson? I haven't even gotten to play Crypt Custodian yet! But yeah, Well Dweller definitely sounds like my jam. Also, Demonschool on September 3rd!💜
unlabelledView post →I am trying out a new game today called "Crypt Custodian"! It has a cute cat! Maybe some sad themes about pets! twitch.tv/RonennHausto...
unlabelledView post →Here is my indie game checkpoint: Cookie Cutter & Crypt Custodian are both criminally underrated metroidvania games with great combat, really fun art styles & awesome boss fights. If you are a metroidvania fan like me, you should pick these up
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