Indie · 2008
Castle Crashers
Castle Crashers is 2D beat-em-up game with role-playing elements developed by Behemoth. It was initially released in 2008 via Xbox Live Arcade with following ports for PS3, Windows, and macOS. In 2015 it was remastered as Castle Crashers Remastered and was released for Xbox One. You play as a knight sent by the king…
Key facts
- Released
- 27 August 2008
- Genre
- Indie · Action
- Length
- ≈ 6 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo · Co-op · Couch
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- The Behemoth
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 84
- Steam reviews
- 96% positive (125,598 reviews)
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 2008 classic that aged well
- "With friends" vibe
- ≈ 6h to see the end
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Castle Crashers?
Expect about 6 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Castle Crashers with friends?
Yes: Castle Crashers can be played solo, in co-op and together on one screen.
What platforms is Castle Crashers on?
Castle Crashers is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Is Castle Crashers a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 84. On Steam, 96% positive (125,598 reviews).
What games are like Castle Crashers?
In the same spirit: BattleBlock Theater, Superfighters Deluxe and Move or Die.



