Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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Game2025Published by indie.io
Crypterion
Developer Roencia
Crypterion is an open-world visual novel in a distant future where anyone can rise to power—including you. As a new arrival in the Rimshot system, you are free to forge your own destiny, conquering space by mastery of trade, politics, celebrity status through galactic TV or... Other means. From the Steam store page
36 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Apr 16, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
94
LovedLoved
34 positive · 2 negative
95% range 82–98%
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Steam's own rating
Positive
39 of 42 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Overwhelmingly positive reception for this visual novel-trading sim hybrid.
Players praise the game's blend of visual novel storytelling with economic simulation, calling it a 'love letter' to classic space trading games. The characters and art are frequently highlighted as strong points, with one player noting 'great dynamic and evolving characters and compelling story.' [6][4]
Some criticism focuses on the lack of save/load options and the randomness of events, with one player stating 'there is no save/load' and another feeling choices don't matter for story progression. A few also note the economic aspect is 'very basic' and the game is 'far too short.' [12][35][3][16]
Praised Story and characters · Art style · Gameplay mix of VN and trading
Criticised No save/load (ironman only) · Random events and choice impact · Basic economic mechanics · Short length
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 36 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 7, 2026. Method
Reactions
36 of 36 · most liked firstCrypterion is a pretty cool point & click Visual Novel with beautiful character art. Recruit an interesting cast of characters and travel to several planets. The main gripe here is its crypto market, stonks. Buy goods or invest and hopefully dont lose all your money, except you suck, like me. This game is the best example why I should never invest, ever, Id be homeless. The developers are still at it and update the game. It always makes me sad to see such a neat and quality oozing project…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →EA VN trade sim + nice art and story + mechanics = Enjoy the best of both worlds and adventure through space. Encounter events, buy items, crypto, artifacts. Pay down loans before traveling. Follow our curator for similar games https://store.steampowered.com/curator/35180752-3-point-play/
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm reviewing this game with the understanding that it is very much a work in progress. As someone who is a proponent of free markets and cryptocurrency IRL, it's cool to see a game that incorporates these concepts into the gameplay. However, the economic aspect of this game is very basic. The real heart of the game is the story. You get to make a lot of choices while getting to know the cast of characters better. While some of the situations presented to you are intentionally a bit goofy,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great dynamic and evolving characters and compelling story. I am really enjoying this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I feel like my choices doesn’t matter when it comes to story progression. For example; when choosing whose controlling Moxie/Altear, whomever you picked, doesn’t matter. There was a point where I can choose to tell the truth or lie to the other factions in regards to my meeting with the Empress. Chose to tell the truth, but oh no! Astra steps in and lies for me. Does it really matter my choices down the line? It’s all probably gonna lead to the same scenarios and probably very little dialogue…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A love letter to the 30-year-old game Gazillionaire (also available on Steam) with a dose of cute anime girls and some tropes I adore. Buy it if space trading and emotionless girls even remotely interest you. Some caveats: The ending feels very rushed, particularly in its climactic scenes. It's a fun ride, but the lead-in is very sudden and the aftermath is basically nil. Once it happens, you're left feeling that the girls are best when both are at your side, but you can only pick one,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After 10-ish hours (and 2-ish on the demo) and considering about doing a second playthrough, I think I can safely recommend this game. The game loop is simple yet effective. You buy/resell things and invest to win money. Then come the story, as it is a Visual Novel at its core, even though there is some minigame more or less fun (not a huge fan of Endless). The characters are interesting, fun to follow and are, in my opinion, the main appeal of the game. The writing is nothing exceptional but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sci-Fi based VN, fun and wholesome. ~10-20 hours gameplay depending on play style. Side characters are more than plot-devices, they have personalities and their own stories.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →https://youtu.be/i2VKszrbInY Despite some unique mixing of systems, the overall experience is lacking balance to provide a satisfyingly paced flow of narrative.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found the game randomly on my discovery queue and was intrigued by the premise and art style. It's a sci-fi visual novel mixed with a economic tycoon. Went in pretty much blind and honestly, it's a heavy contender for my game of the year. It's genuinely my favorite kind of game, one that just oozes passion and soul. It's hard to explain, just that every bit of it you can feel the dev was putting their heart into it. I loved every minute of the game and it's crime the game doesn't have more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This games is a 10/10. The art works is gorgeous, the story line are really well developed. A visual novel Tycoon, I been trying to find a games like this forever since there aren't many and the ones I have played are so old now. I love this game I I been enjoying it. Do not get fooled by my low game time, this game is a gem. I hope the dev can keep doing this kind of amazing games. Congrats and thanks for making such an outstanding game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →EA game so review can game. SO far it basic trading sim with some very lovely graphics interesting storyline. I wonder how the title system power will grown a change during the game. I want to see about the small business grown but otherwise great storyline so far.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Mixed, but it has some high quality content and pushes the boundaries on visual novel design so positive review. There are a few major problems, most notably the decision to only allow ironman play. There is no save/load. There are no checkpoints. You will have to replay the WHOLE THING if you want to see a different path. Many of the events are atrociously random and have poorly telegraphed solutions, meaning that you must brute force through, further exacerbating the pain of being unable to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I reserve judgement after playing more, but so far its been a light sci-fi visual novel with various economic mini-games and random events... I'm not sure how much is actually random without replaying; but there are a fair amount of choices which should increase its replay value. And with the 20% launch discount I'd say its a good deal. I'll have to see how long it really is, and how it turns out but seems fun so far. If you've played Roencia's previous game Omni Link, then just get it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Crypterion, developed by Roencia and published by indie.io, is an unusual hybrid that stretches the definition of a visual novel into something far more systemic and open-ended. Instead of guiding players through a carefully structured narrative, it presents a sprawling sci-fi setting where choice, consequence, and self-directed progression take center stage. The game drops you into a distant frontier society with little more than opportunity and uncertainty, leaving it up to you to decide how…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is criminally under-recognized, especially considering its cup of coffee price tag. The best visual novels are those with a gameplay loop that ties into the story, and actions in one realm effect the other. This game has a good amount of that. You start out deep in debt and scraping by, and this flavors the story, which is fairly engaging with likeable characters. It's a male-centered harem story where most of the characters automatically like the protagonist, but that's par for the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game if you enjoy both visual novels and trading games. You'll basically hop from planet to planet buying and selling things. It's somewhat simplistic nature isn't bad and I wish there was more content as basically once you finish the visual novel part there isn't that much to do. I did enjoy the story and the characters, just wish there was a little more done with the trading. It is very similar in nature to an older game, Gazillionaire, but it adds the visual novel elements and I do…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I ended up enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would, the writing reminds me of story-based flash games I used to play on Newgrounds (in a good way) I'd love to see more of this kind of game from the developer
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you enjoyed Gazillionaire you'll enjoy this. Heavy on the dialog but it adds its own charm. If your looking for something to scratch that space trading itch this game will do it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pleasantly surprised with how well this game kept me interested. While I haven't played many point and click style games my experience with this one makes me want to explore the genera further. Would recommend If you are looking for a laid back character driven story with mild resource management elements that are easy to understand.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →delightful throwback to classic space trading and management games, offering a nostalgic yet fresh experience for fans of the genre. The game combines retro-inspired pixel art with engaging gameplay mechanics, allowing you to build your empire through trade, negotiation, and strategic decisions. The humor and charm woven into the narrative and character interactions add a unique flavor, making the experience both entertaining and memorable. While the gameplay is straightforward, it’s packed…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have replayed the game multiple times and have seen it evolve over the years. It's a really fun story with a fun business tycoon mixed in. 10/10 will recommend
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I dig Roencia's artwork and storytelling; if you follow my reviews (which I know you don't, but maybe you should?), I gave Omni Link a solid "art and story is great, except the ending - let's not go there - the shooting stuff is silly so Crypterion is better, can't wait for updates" which translates to a 3.5/5, I guess (for Omni Link, to be clear). So far, Crypterion sits at a 4.5/5; there's no silly shooting sequences (yet! Please don't!) and the story is legitimately entertaining. I am…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played the game when it was in early access and now that it was fully released I gave it another try. Overall I would say I recommend it, it is a nice game to play for a bit. The story is nothing ground breaking but it is a nice read and the characters are enjoyable. The gameplay is a bit more "old school" as there is less handholding when it comes to triggering some events so it can be a bit confusing how to proceed at some points, though there are hints available if one desires. I have…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very interesting mix of visual novel and economic simulator with a good story, interesting characters and beautiful art for an extremely low price. Highly recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I came into this game having played a previous title from the dev and once again I loved the characters. Some of which have returned. It's not a long game and I managed to complete it in just over 9 hours. My only gripe about the last game and of this one is that they are far to short. The characters are wonderful and the plot line is pretty nice. Its a very simplistic game but it really does need more fleshing out and things to do. I would get this game if only for the smiles you get from the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute feelgood story with hilarious characters and decent gameplay. UI a bit rough around the edges.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good VN, more than worth the price.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game, interesting story/characters and worth the price. Game is stretched out on my Samsung Odyssey 32:9 monitor and I like missed the way to properly adjust but wasn't a huge deal.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Première partie en Français, second part in English. 1) Après un Omni Link de très bonne facture, Roencia nous livre une fois de plus un titre prenant. Se déroulant dans le même univers qu'Omni Link, on a affaire ici à un roman visuel avec des touches de gestion. En plus de ses personnages attachants et disposant d'une direction artistique léchée, Crypterion est généreux en contenu. Après une première partie d'environ 10 heures, je n'ai découvert que la moitié de ce que le jeu a à nous…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its pretty good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game, an indie game that has Visual novel, business and romance.Took me about 15h to 100% achievement but there still some content and secret to find. The gameplay loop of trading is simple enough and even if you do travel to place where selling would make a loss, you won't loose too much since you can always just carry passenger to another planet. Crypto coin were mostly useless to me since each planet is a crypto coin and you had to be on the planet to sell or buy. There a good amount of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was a good game, I would recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →nice game in early access
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very cool, space empress and business sigma grindset for the win. Or something lolz.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A truly rare and substantive peace. Something with true emergen in mind. 8/10 (so far)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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