Crawl Tactics

Crawl Tactics

Released Dec 2022

Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.

91% positive · 223 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

The developer explicitly stated on December 11, 2025 that the "final major update of Crawl Tactics has finally been released" and that "there will be no further large content updates," with only bug fixes, balancing, and quality-of-life improvements planned going forward. This was the "Tactical Crawlers" update, announced a few days earlier as the game's concluding content release. Subsequent activity — including Steam Workshop support in January 2026, a Skirmish mode feature patch in March 2026, new classes in March 2026, a mobile version launch in May 2026, and a new race/party type in June 2026 — is consistent with the developer's stated commitment to continued QoL and maintenance work. None of these represent a reversal of the "no further large content updates" declaration; they are the kind of smaller feature improvements and platform expansion the developer described. The game launched on December 8, 2022 and received substantial updates over roughly three years, culminating in the developer's own clear statement that major content development is complete. Anyone waiting for all major content can consider the game finished as of December 11, 2025.
Evidence
Developer explicitly states the final major update of Crawl Tactics has been released and that no further large content updates are planned, though bug fixes, balancing, and QoL improvements will continue.
news post · Dec 11, 2025 source development ending
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Developer announced the 'Tactical Crawlers' update as the final update of Crawl Tactics, scheduled for December 12, 2025.
news post · Dec 9, 2025 source development ending
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
icefill
Achievements
25
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Crawl Tactics combines classic turn-based tactics with roguelike progression. In Dungeon Mode, face challenging, ever-changing encounters as you explore procedurally generated maps. In Quest Mode, develop your village, train your mercenaries, and defend against growing enemy invasions.

More of a fully fledged Tactical RPG battle than a puzzle game!

  • Crawl Tactics is not a puzzle-like tactical game focused on finding one correct solution, but a turn-based strategy RPG forfans of classic, orthodox SRPGs.

  • You can enjoy deep tactical gameplay that considers height differences, unit facing, weather, terrain, and more.

Combat that uses the environment and traps

  • Traps and terrain affect both you and your enemies. Set grass on fire, electrocute enemies standing on water, or ignite poison clouds.

  • Various interactions are possible through pushing/throwing objects and units. Push enemies off high ground or into blade traps, or roll boulders to hit them.

  • You can also activate cannons or crossbow traps to damage distant enemies, and all traps can trigger in chains for satisfying results.

Growth, customization, and building the party you want

  • You can freely customize skills, equipment, classes, techniques, and appearance.

  • Even after clearing the main dungeon, you can continue developing your characters through New Game Plus and Reverse, which allows you to reset classes even after advancing to higher tiers.

  • From a solo party to an 8-member battle party, you can build any party composition you want.

Challenging and ever-changing Dungeon Mode

Dungeon Mode lets you explore dungeons composed of multiple rooms.

Both the dungeons and the battlefields within them are procedurally generated, providing challenging and varied experiences.

Ruins, caves, catacombs, forests—each features unique climates, monsters, and environments.

Every dungeon may include hostile or friendly NPCs, special mercenaries or valuable items, and unique events such as siege battles or defense missions.

Quest Mode focused on village building and character development

  • In Quest Mode, you expand your village by constructing buildings each turn and hire multiple mercenaries, sending whichever ones you choose on the quests you want.

  • Rewards differ depending on the type of quest you undertake each turn, and you can also choose higher difficulties, allowing as much grinding as you prefer.

  • Through village events where monsters invade at set intervals, you can engage in larger-scale battles than in standard quests.

Last evaluated Jun 15, 2026
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