

With near-perfect execution, Castle Crashers is a must-play for any action fan.
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Verdict
96%
Steam
79
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% positive from 136K reviews)
Healthy player count of 794 concurrent
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
Outstanding soundtrack
No significant drawbacks reported
Castle Crashers is a beat 'em up video game developed and published by The Behemoth for the Xbox 360. It was originally released on August 27, 2008 by Microsoft Game Studios via Xbox Live Arcade as part of the Xbox Live Summer of Arcade. A PlayStation 3 version was released in North America on August 31, 2010, and November 3, 2010, in Europe via the PlayStation Network. A Microsoft Windows and OS X version, exclusive to Steam, was released on September 26, 2012. The game is set in a fictional medieval universe in which a dark wizard steals a mystical crystal and captures four princesses. Four knights are charged by the king to rescue the princesses, recover the crystal, and bring the wizard to justice. The game includes music created by members of Newgrounds.

Runs well on modern hardware.
System Requirements
Minimum
Melee Is Best
Defeat any end boss without using any magic.
47.1%
unlocked
Maximum Firepower
Using a catapult, fling a knight with maximum power.
27.2%
unlocked
Treasure Hunter
Find and dig up ten buried items.
23%
unlocked
Deer Trainer
Navigate the Abandoned Mill without hitting any obstacles.
21.9%
unlocked
Traditional
Complete the game using any character.
21.5%
unlocked
Medic!
In a 4 player game, resuscitate each of your fallen comrades at least once.
10.2%
unlocked
The Traitor
Defeat any boss by playing one of his own minions.
7.6%
unlocked
Kay Eye Ess Ess
Collect all 4 princesses' kisses in a multiplayer game.
4.6%
unlocked
Animal Handler
Collect all the animal orbs.
3%
unlocked
Conscientious Objector
Complete the Home Castle through Barbarian Boss areas without attacking any foes.
2.4%
unlocked
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Melee Is Best
Defeat any end boss without using any magic.
47.1%
unlocked
Maximum Firepower
Using a catapult, fling a knight with maximum power.
27.2%
unlocked
Treasure Hunter
Find and dig up ten buried items.
23%
unlocked
Deer Trainer
Navigate the Abandoned Mill without hitting any obstacles.
21.9%
unlocked
Traditional
Complete the game using any character.
21.5%
unlocked
Medic!
In a 4 player game, resuscitate each of your fallen comrades at least once.
10.2%
unlocked
The Traitor
Defeat any boss by playing one of his own minions.
7.6%
unlocked
Kay Eye Ess Ess
Collect all 4 princesses' kisses in a multiplayer game.
4.6%
unlocked
Animal Handler
Collect all the animal orbs.
3%
unlocked
Conscientious Objector
Complete the Home Castle through Barbarian Boss areas without attacking any foes.
2.4%
unlocked
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