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CRUX

Blackout Softworks sh.p.k. · Published by Blackout Softworks sh.p.k.

Content notice: CRUX contains Blood, Gore and Intense Violence

Positive — 94% positive (17 reviews) · 26 achievements

Last updated 27 Sept 2026

Crux is a fast-paced single-player arena shooter roguelike, where you face waves of enemies, unique bossfights and earn powerful magic abilities across 13 arenas. Master your fluid movement, trusty arsenal and the power of the blood gods to reach the top of the CRUX Champions Leaderboard!

DJCTQ 18Full Controller Support

£10.99

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3 Sept 2026Lowest: £10.99 · Highest: £10.998 Oct 2026

Action, Indie · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games

Embark on intense arena battles and climb the CRUX Champions Leaderboard with CRUX from Blackout Softworks. Experience fast-paced combat and unique boss fights across 13 challenging arenas.

About this game

CRUX is a fast-paced single player arena shooter roguelike inspired by the refined mechanics and the drive to mastery of old school boomer shooter of the 90s and the replayability and powerful abilities of roguelike action games.



In CRUX you play as a cultist warrior of the blood gods, trained from childhood to undertake the trials of the CRUX. The trials consist of 13 arenas across 5 worlds, where you'll face hordes of demons native to that world. Survive the hordes to earn the right to face the Guardian of the Arena, boss fights unique to each arena that will test your skills with movement, weapons, controlling the arena.



The blood gods watch your step, and for every arena they will bless you with a selection of magic abilities to increase your power. With a selection of over 100 abilities you will have the opportunity to customize your gameplay to suit your playstyle. Whether you want to bust your foes' skulls with the Skullcrusher, chain lightning magic, steal their lifeforce (or much more!), the choice is yours!



Successfully beating all the arenas will land you a spot in the leaderboards. But the true champion is the fastest one, so customize your build and go again to try and get to the top spot!

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 7th gen
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX760
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-11850H
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia RTX3060
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Supported Languages

English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Spanish - Latin America

Latest news

  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Patch 1.1.2

    WEAPONS Grenadier Primary and Sticky Nade now cannot be fire simultaneously Trailblazer no longer spawns fire trails when Sticky Nade is attached Attach Damage increased from 1 to 20 Sticky Nade attach duration increased from 5s to 6s Sticky Nade explosion radius decreased from 5m to 3.5m Carbine Max Ammo reduced from 120 -> 60 Reduced firerate from 2.4/s -> 1.8/s Increased projectile area damage from 30 -> 40 Increased headshot multiplier 2x -> 2.5x Increased Laser DPS from 500 -> 600 Laser charge decreases over time now Pulverizer Leecher charge decreases over time now instead of instantly going down to 0 Speed penalty while charging Leecher reduced from 50% -> 40% Rocket Launcher Remote detonation now increases area damage of detonated rocket from 80 -> Total rocket damage + 15% (50 + 80 + 15% = 150) Flakker Increased firerate 1/s -> 1.1/s Increased shrapnel ball radius 3m -> 3.5m ENEMIES Evil Soul Improved movement to prevent clipping through geometry PERKS Cauterizer Healing strength increased Lv1: 10% -> 15% Lv2: 15% -> 25% Lv3: 20% -> 35% Lv4: 25% -> 50% DoubleTime Boost and duration increased: Lv1: 10% (3s) -> 20% (5s) Lv2: 20% (3s) -> 30% (5s) Lv3: 30% (3s) -> 40% (5s) Lv4: 30% (5s) -> 50% (5s) Hex Damage increased: Lv1: 5 -> 7 Lv2: 9 -> 12 Lv3: 12 -> 15 Lv4: 15 -> 18 Pungent Damage increased: Lv1: 2 -> 5 Lv2: 4 -> 8 Lv3: 7 -> 12 Lv4: 10 -> 15 Frenzy Boost duration increased for all levels 5s -> 7s Vampiric Now also increases melee damage. Dash damage also scales with Damage Boost Heal capped at 5hp Lv1: 40 -> 50 Lv2: 40 -> 60 Lv3: 40 -> 70 Lv4: 40 -> 80 Ricochet Improved tracking of ricochet projectile Charged Gauntlet Now works on any melee kill, not just executions
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Hotfix

    Fixed a visual issue with the Blaster revolver shotgun Fixed a gameplay issue with the Blaster that let it fire both firing modes simultaneously Increased Blaster Slug Alternate firerate from 1/s to 1.8/s Increased Blaster Slug projectile speed from 90m/s to 135m/s
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Patch 1.1: Weapons Workbench

    NEW WEAPONS While CRUX's Unholy Trinity provides solutions to every range of engagement, there's other ways to provide these solutions. So, more weapons that provide these different solutions are here! You'll still be limited to 3 weapons, but you can swap your guns for new guns within the same class. The new weapons will be unlocked by default for everyone. The aim is not to provide better weapons, but rather different, equally strong, options to suit different playstyles and different perk loadouts. The classes are as follows: Ballistic: Shotgun Energy: Plasma Rifle Explosive: Rocket Launcher If you head to the Weapons Workbench in the Blood Temple, you'll find our... NEW WEAPONS! Flakker (Ballistic) The Flakker is an explosive shotgun that provides a new way of dealing with waves, and synergizes with different perks. Primary Fire: 7-pellet pattern dealing 70dmg + 175aoe Secondary: Single grenade which explodes after 18 meters dealing 60dmg + 160aoe in a small radius Blaster (Ballistic) The Shotvolver is a hybrid between a shotgun and a revolver, great for the sharpshooters out there who can click on heads better than anyone out there. Primary: 4-pellet pattern dealing 120dmg Secondary: Slug shell dealing 80dmg with a 3x headshot multiplier Thunderbolt (Energy) The LG is a powerhouse of single target damage. Instead of firing projectiles, it fires a straight lightning strike continuously dealing huge damage. Primary: Continuous beam dealing 450DPS with 18m range Secondary: Heat Blast that deals huge area damage in a short range, but can only be fired when the LG is at maximum heat! Plasma Carbine (Energy) The Plasma Launcher transforms the energy weapon slot into an sniping machine. Primary: large slow projectiles dealing 50dmg+30aoe Secondary: a wide piercing projectile that cleaves through enemies and deals damage over time Pulverizer (Explosive) Rapid fire explosives that let you spread out the explosions everywhere! Primary: Rapid fire rockets dealing 25dmg+45...
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  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Hotfix

    Fixed a possible soft lock scenario when dying on Ziggurat level
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  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    CRUX is now available!

    CRUX, the arena shooter roguelike hybrid harking back to 90s PvP shooters, is now available! Embark on a journey across the realms of the CRUX to prove yourself worthy of the title of Champion of the Blood Lord. The trials will present you unique arenas, enemies and bosses. Every arena entered, blessings from the Blood Lord in the form of over 160 abilities will let you customize your experience. Find your best ability build to compete for the top spot in the CRUX leaderboard.
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