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Update & Sale

Hello explorers!

For today we have a new update! And whats a better way to celebrate an update then with a 2 week long sale?

Change Log

UI

Updated the splash screen
Updates the main menu

Fixed Bugs

Walls blocking off areas
Not getting a "Shop level"

If you still havent checked out Seeker of the Ruins be sure to do so!

[ 2025-02-21 19:59:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Winter Update

Hello Explorers!

Been a while :) I have been busy working on Seeker of the Ruins, so stay tuned for that, and be sure to check it out and try the demo. However, it doesn't mean Cryptic Escape will be forgotten! So in honor if the Winter sale here is a small but significant update

Change Log

Fixed Bugs

Reworked the dungeon creation so no more: Random floor tiles, blocked off areas, odd walls
(Hopefully) More interesting and dynamic dungeons.
Monsters getting stuck

Mac & Linux support

Cryptic Escape is now available for mac and linux! (Still no controller support though)

[ 2024-12-21 17:31:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

Sale!

Im happy to announce that to celebrate the upcoming release of Seeker of the Ruins Demo Cryptic Escape is on sale! Be sure to get your copy now steamhappy

[ 2024-09-09 09:59:43 CET ] [ Original post ]

Update 1.0.1

Hello explorers!

Hello everyone! A short day after launch and already a few bugs have been reported, glad to say they are all fixed :) Hope exploration has been kind on all of you, and good luck in future attempts!

Change Log

Fixed Bugs

Chests stuck in walls
Monsters not shooting when standing still
Stairs in 4th floor looking weird
Monsters spawning ontop of player after using the 'pacman' potion

[ 2024-06-24 08:58:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Release!

Hello Explorers!

I'm super glad to finally announce the full release of Cryptic Escape! I won't go through all of the changes, enjoy finding them out by yourselves steamhappy But i will say that there are 4 new floors, each with different, harder enemies. So good luck explorers! Go find that treasure

[ 2024-06-24 08:28:59 CET ] [ Original post ]

Update 0.2.1

Hello explorers!

Only a small patch for today, due to feedback from the next fest :) Reminder that the best place to leave feedback is over at my discord

Change Log

Tutorial

Clearer explanation about potions

Bugs

Finishing a quest doesn't grant proper reward
Being able to buy the last available skill over and over
Monsters being able to push over chests
'Back' button not working in the settings menu

Stay tuned for more!

[ 2024-06-11 18:06:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

Update 0.2

Hello Explorers!

Todays update bring a bunch of new features and changes in anticipation for the Steam Next Fest (Im abit late but dont tell anyone). Cant wait for next week full release! Reminder for everyone to feel free leaving feedback over at the discord, cant wait to hear what you think of todays update.

Change Log

Tutorial

Brand new-actually good and explainable tutorial (sorry it took so long)

Gameplay

Quests
Removed the stairs to next floor (they will be available in the full game)
New songs
Levers to block out hallways
Traps along the dungeon
Monsters are slowed down by spikes

Bugs

Taunt icon and counter not showing
Game crash when buying all available upgrades
Player movement
Game crash on open

[ 2024-06-10 17:53:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Update 0.1.3

Hello explorers!

A busy month behind us, full of work on the full game which will come shortly after steam next fest (Feel free to check out the new trailer for some sneak peeks)! But for today we have a small update for the demo. Which includes a major mechanic change.

Change log

Mechanics

You always get gold (even after failed runs)

Sounds

+Music!
+Monster sound effects

Stay tuned for more!

[ 2024-05-02 16:36:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Update 0.1.2

Hello Explorers!

Almost a week has passed since the demo's release, and with it ton of feedback! I have worked hard to adjust and update the game accordingly and I hope to live up to the expectations! Todays update brings a major change to how the compass works, and some minor changes/additions. Remember the best way to leave feedback is in the discord or here, the steam forums. Can't wait to hear what you think of the new compass!

Change Log:

UI

-Old compass
+New compass (arrow around the player. Note: the compass points to the general area of the key)
+Compass now points to the door aswell (Note: It points to an even more general area)
+Option to toggle "Auto Press E" on chests/door/key/etc'
+Custom cursor steamhappy

Bugs

Game crash when buying upgrades
Game crash when all of the upgrades have been bought
Pathfinding issues

Stay tuned for more!

[ 2024-03-24 20:31:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Update 0.1.1

Hey explorers!

A fast small little quality of life update to make the demo release go smoother! Notes: [olist]

Fixed a bug where spikes on top of the player

Changed abit the tutorial

Explination panels abit more understandable [/olist] If you have any feedback please do let me know either in the discord or at the steam discussions. Good luck in your explorations!

[ 2024-03-19 23:03:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Demo is out!

Hey gamers!
I'm really excited to announce the demo of Cryptic Escape is now out and available for download! After half a year of hard work I finally believe the game is in a good enough state to be released, even if it's only a demo. I'm really looking forward to any and all feedback you may have in order to make the full release as best and smooth as possible! Best way to give feedback is to join the discord Be sure to try it out as the demo will be available only until the full release of the game So what do you do in Cryptic Escape? You must navigate your way through random dungeons, find treasure, hope to live another day, and use the treasure to upgrade yourself. Stay tuned for more!

[ 2024-03-19 19:02:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

Cryptic Escape

LionEY Games Developer

LionEY Games Publisher

2024-06-23 Release

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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support

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Ever since the dawn of time monsters have taken hard earned dwarven treasure, and finally the dwarves have had enough. You are chosen are their champion, and are sent into the dungeons to recover your treasure, problem is.... No one taught you how to fight the monsters, so your best option is to sneak by, and hope they don't catch you.

Cryptic Escape is a difficult rougelike dungeon explore where your goal is to recover as much treasure as possible, and find your way out, without any of the monsters catching you. Lucky for you, you can buy upgrades to help your chances, and find special potions in the dungeon itself to make your journey easier.

Navigate your way through the dungeon, featuring procedurally generated unique and different floors, each harder, with different monsters who are determined to not let you out, and not let your recover any treasure. But beware, if you are careful enough, and silent enough you just might just get by unnoticed.

Make yourself better using the treasure you retriieved in order to become stronger, faster, more durable, and harder for the monsters to notice & catch. Making it easier to get more treasure! Which options will you choose? Stealth, hoping for less monsters to sense you? Or maybe Scavanger, hoping to find some more treasure?

But you better watch out! Remember the monsters are searching for you, they don't want their treasures taken. You better not let the any of them catch and stop you from getting back what's rightfully yours! They will try to make your journey more difficult using their different traps and skills, so good luck avoiding them.

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