Iron Crypticle

Indie· Action· Pixel Graphics· Local Co-Op

Released Jul 2017

IRON CRYPTICLE is an arcade twin-stick dungeon shooter with RPG elements for 1 to 4 players LOCAL CO-OP! A mysterious, malevolent force has abducted Cryptonia’s princess – along with the king’s royal golden treasures (shaped curiously like large foodstuffs...). Kingsguard to the rescue!

83% positive · 122 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to buy

Steam Updated 10 Oct 2026 $9.99

Can't confirm — worth a look

We couldn't confirm these stores carry this game.

Green Man Gaming Steam key Search IndieGala Steam key Search

Prices in USD, as listed by each store.

Buying through an affiliate store helps support the site

Evaluation

Iron Crypticle launched on July 12, 2017 as a fully released, expanded reimagining of the developer's earlier game Iron Fisticle. The developer's post-launch activity has been minimal: a feature patch on August 19, 2017 (adding a scanline option and character selection) and a small text fix on December 7, 2022. There are no DLC listings, no roadmap, no season pass, and no developer statements indicating future content is planned. The game launched as a complete, finished product and has received only minor maintenance patches since. No further content has ever been announced.

Evidence

A small text fix patch was released in December 2022 — the last recorded developer communication. No new content was introduced.

news post · Dec 7, 2022 source ambiguous

low

Patch 1.01.05 released shortly after launch, adding minor visual options and character selection alongside bug fixes.

news post · Aug 19, 2017 source content shipped

low

Media

Details

Developer

Confused Pelican

Publisher

TIKIPOD

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

Action Indie Pixel Graphics Local Co-Op Top-Down Shooter 2D Twin Stick Shooter Retro Top-Down Arcade Arena Shooter Zombies

About this game

PLEASE NOTE: `IRON CRYPTICLE` IS AN EXPANDED AND ENHANCED VERSION OF `IRON FISTICLE` - FEATURING A RANGE OF GAMEPLAY, VISUAL AND PRESENTATION UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS.

Cryptonia’s princess and the glorious Royal Treasures of Cryptonia have been abducted!
The washed-up kingsguard must leap into action and plunge down into the ancient magical crypts on a rescue mission!

INSPIRED BY ARCADE CLASSICS

You could summarise IRON CRYPTICLE as structured around the core of Smash TV / Robotron, deepened by an item collection system inspired by Bubble Bobble / Rainbow Islands, all placed in a Ghosts and Goblins / Gauntlet type medieval setting.

GAMEPLAY FEATURES

If you want to survive past the Guardian Monsters of each floor then you’ll need to upgrade your abilities. Speed, Damage, Fire Rate and Weapon Duration can all be upgraded either from shops or through careful chaining gobbling up food pickups.

Most enemies drop a food item (delicious cheese, slices of cake, lollipops, hotdogs, fruit…) with which you need to juggle chain-collecting, all whilst slashing your way through hordes of ghastly creatures.

Route selection is very important too, with each floor made up of a branching system of rooms. Each room type has their advantages and disadvantages – plus with each play through the rooms all shift about and reform, just to keep you on your toes!

To help you on your quest are a range of weapons, magical scrolls and items to unlock. For close combat emergencies you can rely on your dash move for quick escape, or activate your Atomic Fist to punch a hole in the enemy ranks.

Be sure to visit the cat merchant to see what is on offer. Or try the arcade room to earn extra coins and health. You can play solo or up to 4 player local CO-OP; either way you`ll find the crypts run deep with many secrets to uncover on your adventures in IRON CRYPTICLE.