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Sick of other rogue-lites where random generation feels like a joke? Well, welcome to Cryptical Path, where the tables are turned! Forget the capricious whims of procedural dungeons, here, you are the master Architect.




Cryptical Path is not just another rogue-lite, it allows you to build the rooms you want and manipulate the dungeon you are in. It is the first roguelite-builder, where you can express your creativity through thousands of possibilities. Forge your path through meticulously chosen rooms, sculpting an adventure that reflects your distinctive style and strategy!




Take back control of the ominous depths of the Hexium, a prison forged by your own hands to confine malevolent souls. Unravel the mysteries of your creation and navigate treacherous landscape, where every shadow conceals a potential threat, and every step forward brings you closer to the wrath of those you have condemned to an eternity of darkness.

• Roguelite-builder: The ability to carve your dungeon, increasing the replayability and the control you have in each and every run.
  
• Immersive world: Explore a beautifully crafter 3D side-scroller.
  
• Fast paced action: Embody the Architect, a dynamic character that can dodge, dash and slash in the blink of an eye!
  
• Constant progress: Unlock powerful items and choose which talents to master.

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• Patch Notes·14 May 2025Official

  PATCH 1.0.2 is here!

  1.0.2 Patch Notes Improvements Procedural challenge layouts no longer repeat the same object placement each time. Steam Deck resolution list now excludes unintended low-resolution options when using Borderless mode. Bug Fixes “The Architect’s Knowledge” achievement can now be completed. It no longer requires the golden gem that was previously locked behind the achievement itself. The “Soda Star” item no longer reduces its own critical bonus damage due to a hidden modifier. Bol-Love-Aro achievement now properly tracks item purchases made during challenges. Restored the missing text in Bernardo’s dialogue after losing to the Doppelganger. Various localization fixes
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• Patch Notes·11 Feb 2025Official

  PATCH 1.0.1 is here!

  1.0.1 Patch Notes Improvements - Reduced enemies' health in Biomes 2 & 3. - Combo now lasts 2.5s and fades for 1s - Effects for the following items have been adjusted: Real Estate Expert → Entering a hostile room generates 5/10/20/35 10/20/30/50 shards Certified pyrotechnician → Hitting an enemy with a bomb generates 1/2/3/5 3/5/7/10 explosive shards Auric Obsession → Grant 1 1/2/3/5 gold every 30/25/20/10 20 combo points Drinkable Gunpowder → Weapon becomes a bomb every 35/30/25/15 30/25/20/10 combo points Static Electricity → Remain at 40/35/25/10 20/15/10/5 combo points, weapon attacks generate electric arcs Weaponsmith Expert → As long as you remain at 10+ combo points, generate 2 5 shards every 1s 3/2.5/2/1s Shattered heart → Weapon generates shard every 0.25s 0.2s - Echo dice effects now trigger directly when interacting with “heart” items such as Infernal Heart. - New icons added for the patterns to make them easier to understand. - Various improvements and fixes for some of the Experiences. Bug Fixes - Patterns can no longer be farmed indefinitely. - Bomb Room description no longer claims to grant control. - Doors in the 2nd Biome no longer unexpectedly lock players behind them. - Fixed issue where the Doppelganger unlock sequence dialog triggered too early. - Removed lag caused by Echo Device + Electricity - Potion "Hazardous Duplicator" no longer grants common versions of items that were unintended. - Boss achievements unlock correctly if defeated without taking any hits. - Fixed issue preventing the Bo-Love-Aro achievement from unlocking correctly. - Addressed problem where the quality control item appeared incorrectly in Act 1. - Fixed card VFX not displaying properly during ACT unlocking sequences. - Rotten Egg gives the correct amount of empty hearts for each curse. - Bernardo's Codex entry has been restored in English. - Codex entries are no longer cut off in Spanish. - Character names are correctly translated in certain languages. - Various localizat...
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• Patch Notes·29 Jan 2025Official

  Hotfix #1

  Fixed challenges that could sometimes corrupt saves.
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• Press Coverage·29 Jan 2025

  New roguelike Cryptical Path is like Dead Cells, but you build the dungeon

  The best action roguelikes are defined by choice. Deciding which boons to go for in Hades, which biomes to explore in Dead Cells, or what item to hold onto in Spelunky. These are tough decisions, and they quickly come to define your run and, in turn, future. Perhaps one route will lead to victory? Or, more likely, it'll lead to another lifeless corpse littering the ground. New roguelike Cryptical Path is taking a different approach, though, and it's one of the coolest ideas I've seen in the genre for a while. Best of all, the game is out now with a nice discount too. Read the rest of the story...
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• Announcements·29 Jan 2025Official

  CRYPTICAL PATH is now available!

  Today’s the day! ⚔️🗺️ Cryptical Path is officially out now! Build your dungeon, strategize your path, and face the ultimate roguelite challenge. Are you ready to become the Architect? 💀 Start your adventure now!
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