''Cryptark'' is an action roguelike video game developed and published by

Alientrap Alientrap Games Inc. (commonly referred to as just Alientrap) is an independent video game developer led by Lee Vermeulen and Jesse McGibney. It has released the games ''Nexuiz'', ''Capsized'', '' Apotheon'', ''Cryptark'', and '' Wytchwood''. Gam ...

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. The game was released on Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 4 on June 20, 2017. A sequel named '' Gunhead'' is currently in development by Alientrap, and set for release in 2022. Unlike its predecessor, ''Gunhead'' will be played from a first-person perspective with VR implementation being a post-release possibility.

Gameplay

''Cryptark'' is a 2D sci-fi shooter that challenges players with boarding and neutralizing procedurally generated alien starships to earn income for their Privateering enterprise. Players beat each mission by destroying an enemy ship's central core, earning money that they can then use to purchase weapons/equipment for their next missions. Once the player runs out of money the campaign is over.

Reception

''Cryptark'' received generally favorable reviews from critics, with a score on review aggregator Metacritic of 80/100 and 75/100 for the

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versions respectively.

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