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A metroidvania with elements of action adventure game, inspired by The Legend of Zelda series. Crypt Custodian allows us to play as the cat Pluto, who ended up in the underworld after death. We explore this world and try to change our fate.
Crypt Custodian is a metroidvania, created in the form of an action adventure game inspired by Islets.
Plot
The main character of Crypt Custodian is a mischievous cat named Pluto. Our protagonist ended up in the afterlife after death, specifically - in the palace of the guardian of the land of the dead named Kendra. She judged him and sentenced him to eternal cleaning of the spirit world and banished him from her lands. From now on, the protagonist must do everything in his power to find his way back to the palace and try to change his fate.
Gameplay
In Crypt Custodian we watch the action from a bird's eye view. The adventure in the underworld leads us through various locations - from beautiful landscapes to dark dungeons. While exploring them, we jump on platforms, avoid terrain obstacles, and face opponents. On our way, we encounter both standard enemies and powerful bosses, with whom we engage in dynamic battles.
Along the way, we also meet other spirits inhabiting the land of the dead, learning about their previous lives, as well as the transgressions for which they shared the fate of Pluto. We can have chats at The Sinner's Inn, where we can also upgrade our equipment.
As we progress, we not only obtain various upgrades to our equipment, but also unlock additional skills. Thanks to them, over time we can face increasingly greater challenges, and also gain access to places that were previously closed to us. This last thing makes it worthwhile to return to already visited locations - we can search for secrets missed earlier or face threats that we previously couldn't handle.
Graphics
The graphic design of Crypt Custodian is maintained in a light, cartoonish style.
May 5, 2025
"The last six months of development aren't very fun." Interview with indie game dev Kyle Thompson
We had a chance to talk with Kyle Thompson, a "solo-ish" developer of three great indie games. Among them is one of our favorites, Crypt Custodian, which was released last year.

Videos and Screens
[1:24] Crypt Custodian Crypt Custodian - Launch Trailer
[1:34] Crypt Custodian Crypt Custodian - Release Date Reveal
Crypt Custodian Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Kyle Thompson
Publisher: Top Hat Studios
Age restrictions: 12+
Crypt Custodian System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Pentium E2180 2 GHz / AMD Athlon X2 4450e 2.3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 220 / Radeon HD 4650, 1 GB HDD, Windows 7
Recommended: Intel Core i3-3240 3.4 GHz / AMD A8-3850 2.9 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 640 / Radeon R7 250, 1 GB HDD, Windows 10

Ten highlights from the Top Hat Studios indie games showcase
This morning, during a half-hour livestream, Top Hat Studios shared updates on and announcements for over twenty indie games. Here are some highlights.
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April 22, 2025