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Steam app 204360 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:17 UTC

Castle Crashers®

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

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Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:17 UTC
App ID
204360
Product type
Game
Developer
The Behemoth
Publisher
The Behemoth
Release date
26 Sep, 2012
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Achievements
12
Steam Deck
Verified
Metacritic

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportGamepad RecommendedDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam Input API Support

Accessibility

Custom Volume ControlsStereo Sound

Popular tags

2DOnline Co-OpCo-opBeat 'em upHack and SlashFunnyAdventure4 Player LocalLocal Co-OpMultiplayerLocal MultiplayerActionSingleplayerMedievalCartoonyCuteComedyArcadeRPGIndie
About this gameFull description from Steam
Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this 2D sidescrolling arcade adventure from The Behemoth! Play with up to four friends locally or online to defend the kingdom, save the princesses, and crash some castles! Key Features Unlock more than 25 characters and over 40 different weapons! Level up your character with skill points and adjust Strength, Magic, Defense, and Agility to your liking. Intuitive magic and combo system: unlock an arsenal of new attacks as your character progresses through the game. Local or online co-op gameplay: pick up and continue the adventure with your friends at the drop of a helmet! Collect adorable animal orbs for your companions, each with different abilities to aid you on your journey. Game Modes Arena: battle other players in team matches or free-for-all! Insane Mode: test your skills in the ULTIMATE campaign challenge! Back Off Barbarian: jump and hop across the level to avoid the enemies in this minigame! DLC Enhance the standard gameplay experience with the Blacksmith and Pink Knight character packs, or unlock Paint Junior and custom character capabilities with the new Painter Boss Paradise DLC! The Painter Boss Paradise DLC also includes: A custom character template New art for all official playable characters and weapons! New map art for fancier adventuring! Endless knightly possibilities - choose from community characters or preloaded characters created by our team! Worried about buying the DLC and missing the nostalgic feel of the original art? Have no fear, as you can toggle the Painter Boss Paradise DLC’s functionality on or off from the main menu at any time to experience the classic adventure! Check out the DLC store page linked above to learn more!
Content & age ratings5 regional ratings

Regional ratings

ESRBtCartoon Violence · Animated Blood
KGRB15
NZOFLCpg
OFLCpg
PEGI16
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS:Microsoft® Windows® 10 Processor:Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz+ or better Memory:8 GB RAM Graphics:2GB RAM DirectX®:9.0c Hard Drive:512 MB HD space Sound:DirectX compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Additional:Supports Direct Input compatible controllers Additional:Ultra Graphics Mode requires a 64-bit OS, at least 8GB of RAM, and 2GB VRAM.

Recommended

macOS

Minimum: OS:macOS 10.15 - Catalina Processor:i5 2.3GHz+ or better Memory:8 GB RAM Graphics:2GB RAM Hard Drive:512 MB HD space Sound:Mac compatible sound card Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Additional:With the right drivers the game supports Microsoft® Xbox 360, Sony PS3, and Logitech controllers Additional:Ultra Graphics Mode requires a 64-bit OS, at least 8GB of RAM, and a 2GB VRAM.
Supported languages11 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
German
French
Italian
Korean
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Portuguese - Portugal
Russian

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

12 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Melee Is BestAchievement
Kay Eye Ess EssAchievement
TraditionalAchievement
The TraitorAchievement
Deer TrainerAchievement
Conscientious ObjectorAchievement
Maximum FirepowerAchievement
Animal HandlerAchievement
Arena MasterAchievement
The Final CountdownAchievement

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