Crawl: The Dungeon Crawler Where Friends Control the Monsters

8/18/2026, 11:35:24 AM

Release date: 4/11/2017

Tags: #pixel-graphics #dungeon-crawler #local-multiplayer #4-player-local #action-roguelike #indie #local-co-op #action

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Japan Price: ¥ 561
Global Price: $4.94
Sale Status: On sale
Price Checked At: 8/18/2026, 11:35:57 AM

Key highlight

Crawl is a unique action RPG dungeon crawler where up to 4 players can join locally. Friends control the monsters and traps, creating a chaotic and unpredictable experience with fast-paced progression and pixel graphics.

Who this is for

A truly unique dungeon crawler that's perfect for chaotic fun with friends. The dynamic of players controlling monsters ensures high replayability and endless laughs.

Details

Overview

Crawl is a unique take on the dungeon crawler genre, developed and published by Powerhoof. Released on April 11, 2017, this indie action RPG flips the script by allowing your friends to control the very monsters and traps you encounter. Instead of facing predictable AI, you'll be battling against the cunning strategies of your real-life buddies in a chaotic, ever-changing dungeon.

Highlights

Unique Multiplayer Mayhem: Experience a dungeon crawler where up to four players can join locally, with friends taking on the roles of monsters and traps, directly influencing your progress.
Dynamic Dungeon Crawling: Battle through randomly generated dungeons filled with cruel traps and horrid beasts, each controlled by other players, ensuring no two runs are ever the same.
Fast-Paced RPG Progression: Race to gain experience and loot, leveling up and acquiring a variety of weapons, spells, and items within approximately 30-minute play sessions.

Who It's For

Crawl is perfect for groups of friends looking for a competitive yet cooperative local multiplayer experience. If you enjoy dungeon crawlers, action RPGs, and games that offer a fresh, unpredictable twist on familiar genres, Crawl will provide hours of chaotic fun. It also offers a challenging single-player mode for those who want to master its mechanics solo.

Game Info

Developed and published by Powerhoof, Crawl falls into the Action, Indie, and RPG genres. It supports single-player and local multiplayer modes, including PvP and Shared/Split Screen PvP. The game features pixel graphics and is known for its local multiplayer, 4-player local co-op, and action roguelike elements. While it contains cartoon blood and violence, horror, and occult themes, it is rated for ages 0 and up. The game is available as a paid title on Steam.