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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Microsoft® Windows® 10 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz + ou meilleur Mémoire vive : 1 Go de RAM Affichage : Carte vidéo avec 256 Mo DirectX® : 9.0c Disque dur : 250 Mo d'espace disque disponible Son : Compatible DirectX Autres prérequis : Connexion internet haut débit Supplémentaire : Manette Microsoft Xbox 360 ou contrôleur Direct Input

Castle Crashers®

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Released September 26, 2012
sample: 499 reviews posted after launch (98 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 139,488 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
11,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Co‑op chaos defines Castle Crashers, with 23 positive mentions out of 26 highlighting the multiplayer experience. The title enjoys an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating, 96% positive across 139,488 reviews, and players logging 10‑25 hours report a 97% positive rate while those exceeding 25 hours reach 99% positivity.

What it's about: Sortez votre épée et frayez-vous un chemin vers la victoire dans ce jeu d'arcade aventure en 2D primé et signé The Behemoth !

In-game

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« Play since Xbox 360 love the game this game will always be one of my top games in my heart. It is great seeing it sill getting new updates/dlc years later. »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played3
« This game itchedt my epic fat juicy balls liie no other gtame coukd do reccomemnd for sure it is super epic sauce thank yuo developers »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played2222
« being able to hit a dmc air combo on a grunt who just got his paycheck of 3 silver after doing hard labor and pure grunt work for 70 hours that week just feels good »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played11
« Super fun and the hardest boss battle is a volley ball game »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played1
« Countless hours were played in 2009 with an old friend, good times fly by too fast. Fantastic game. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1
« Played this when i was just a little homonculus and it still holds up as one of the best 2d games I've ever played. And the Painter DLC is so worth dude, i can play as like whatever i want now, W ♥♥♥♥♥♥ game. »
👍 anonymous review · 80 h played1
« POUQUOI LA VERSION COMPLETTE N EST PAS EN FRANCAIS AVIS AU DEVELOPPEURS DE FAIRE LE NECESSAIRE DANS UNE PROCHAINE MISES A JOURS MERCI »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« laggy af in online coop, killed all fun the game may have »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« no me puedo coger al rey, muy mal juego 1/10, el unico punto fue porque me exito el payaso del final »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« i hate this game i dont like the kinky terrorist »
👎 anonymous review · 92 h played
« keeps doing some dumb slowdown thing after playing 20 minutes with a friend. never had this issue before they need to fix it as its unplayable at single digit frame rates. great game, tho its 100% UNPLAYABLE atm »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« very fun in both singleplayer and multiplayer, this and the dlcs are both honestly underpriced its so good »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played1

In players' words

« Play since Xbox 360 love the game this game will always be one of my top games in my heart. It is great seeing it sill getting new updates/dlc years later. »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played3
« POUQUOI LA VERSION COMPLETTE N EST PAS EN FRANCAIS AVIS AU DEVELOPPEURS DE FAIRE LE NECESSAIRE DANS UNE PROCHAINE MISES A JOURS MERCI »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« This game itchedt my epic fat juicy balls liie no other gtame coukd do reccomemnd for sure it is super epic sauce thank yuo developers »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played2222
« laggy af in online coop, killed all fun the game may have »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« being able to hit a dmc air combo on a grunt who just got his paycheck of 3 silver after doing hard labor and pure grunt work for 70 hours that week just feels good »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played11
« no me puedo coger al rey, muy mal juego 1/10, el unico punto fue porque me exito el payaso del final »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Super fun and the hardest boss battle is a volley ball game »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played1
« i hate this game i dont like the kinky terrorist »
👎 anonymous review · 92 h played
« Countless hours were played in 2009 with an old friend, good times fly by too fast. Fantastic game. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1
« keeps doing some dumb slowdown thing after playing 20 minutes with a friend. never had this issue before they need to fix it as its unplayable at single digit frame rates. great game, tho its 100% UNPLAYABLE atm »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Played this when i was just a little homonculus and it still holds up as one of the best 2d games I've ever played. And the Painter DLC is so worth dude, i can play as like whatever i want now, W ♥♥♥♥♥♥ game. »
👍 anonymous review · 80 h played1
« very fun in both singleplayer and multiplayer, this and the dlcs are both honestly underpriced its so good »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=56
Content / longevity
97 % pos · n=30
Multiplayer
88 % pos · n=26
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Performance
33 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay564745
Content / longevity302901
Multiplayer262303
Graphics / art111100
Audio / music7700
Story / writing6600
Value for money4400
Performance3102
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.5 h.

<2h
68 % (n=22)
2-10h
95 % (n=205)
10-25h
97 % (n=153)
>25h
99 % (n=119)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 97% positive97AugNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 95% positive95DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€10.29€20.59€30.88€41.1820132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.19

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €1.19 (Jun 23, 2014)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Small streamers to support

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Strengths

  • Multiplayer fun shines: 23 positive mentions out of 26 total, reinforced by the frequent keyword “coop” (18 occurrences).
  • Graphics receive universal praise: 11 positive mentions out of 11 total.
  • Audio is unanimously liked: 7 positive mentions out of 7 total.
  • Content depth is affirmed: 29 positive mentions out of 30 total, indicating rich unlockables and DLC value.
  • Story and humor resonate: 6 positive mentions out of 6 total, with keywords like “nostalgie” and “humour” appearing frequently.

Weaknesses

  • Performance hiccups appear in 2 negative mentions out of 3 total, suggesting occasional frame‑rate or bug issues.
  • UI receives a single negative mention, indicating at least one notable usability flaw.
  • Multiplayer can be frustrating for some: 3 negative mentions out of 26 total, pointing to balance or connectivity concerns.

Who is it for?

Players who love fast‑paced, cartoon‑styled beat‑'em‑up action and enjoy couch co‑op will find Castle Crashers endlessly entertaining. Fans of retro humor and generous content unlocks will especially appreciate its nostalgic charm.

Is Castle Crashers® worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 139,488 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Multiplayer fun shines. Current price: 11,99€.

Verdict

Castle Crashers delivers a consistently joyous experience, driven by its standout co‑op gameplay and polished audiovisuals. While a handful of performance and UI quirks linger, the overwhelming positivity and deep content make it a must‑play for anyone craving chaotic, humor‑filled action.

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Most frequent keywords

coop (18)nostalgie (15)fun (14)amusement (11)humour (8)dlc (8)enfance (7)bugs (4)personnages (4)amour (4)jeu culte (4)graphismes (4)

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