GAME CATALOG / Metroidvania
Crypt Custodian
2024 · Kyle Thompson
Explore the afterlife as Pluto the cat, solving puzzles and gaining new abilities.
MetroidvaniaDifficulty: ModerateFirst playthrough: about 8–14 hours
Read our take ↓EDITORIAL VIEW
Our take
Its top-down perspective gives revisiting the map a different feel. Broom combat and a playful afterlife setting preserve the approachable character of Kyle Thompson's games.
An editorial impression to help choose a game, not a community score.
TIME & REPLAY
Time & replay
First playthroughabout 8–14 hours
A broad first-clear estimate; exploration and difficulty change the actual time.
Replay designUnconfirmed
Map completion and collectibles are clearer reasons to return than a dedicated second run.
BEFORE YOU START
Who it suits
You may enjoy it if
Players who like top-down exploration, light puzzles and characterful stories.
Keep in mind
Expect a different perspective from traditional side-scrolling platformers.