Crypt of the Serpent King

Rendercode Games / Dec 27, 2016 / Action, Indie, RPG

Singleplayer

windows
Steam Deck Playable

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Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. Explore randomly generated dungeons, fighting underworld creatures along the way, all while avoiding traps and collecting loot!

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What's new

Update #7 released

2017-01-24

What's new: - Reduced Level 2 difficulty - Improved Level 7 performance

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What players say

Very Positive

87% positive, 249 reviews

Recommended2 hrs played

This game is hard to describe in a good light, so I'm not going to try. Ultimately, it feels like licking bricks - and not the tasty kind either. When you're done, your tongue will be sore, and your mind will be empty, but at least you'll maybe have a little smile on your strangely small face. If you're a fan of pain, or super shredded, oiled up goblin dudes, then maybe give it a try!

5 found this helpful, 2026-05-20

Recommended6 hrs played

The idea of labeling a game as "bad" is entirely subjective. It all comes down to personal standards of quality. That doesn't necessarily mean this game is objectively good or bad when compared to major blockbuster franchises such as Call of Duty, God of War, Grand Theft Auto, and many others. Crypt of the Serpent King is nowhere near blockbuster status, but it certainly managed to entertain me and capture my...

4 found this helpful, 2026-07-27

Recommended14 hrs played

Crypt of the Serpent King, developed and published by Rendercode Games, is a minimalist first-person dungeon crawler that attempts to capture the spirit of old-school fantasy adventures through simplicity and repetition. At its core, it is a game about exploring dark, labyrinthine corridors, fighting off monstrous creatures, collecting gold and keys, and reaching the exit alive. It draws its inspiration from early...

5 found this helpful, 2025-11-12