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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Castle Crashers cover.jpg
+
|cover        = Castle Crashers cover.png
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|The Behemoth}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|The Behemoth}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 26, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 26, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 26, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 26, 2012}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Cross-game bonus}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Side view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 204360
 
|steam appid  = 204360
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|strategywiki = Castle Crashers
 +
|mobygames    = castle-crashers
 
|wikipedia    = Castle Crashers
 
|wikipedia    = Castle Crashers
 
|winehq      = 14787
 
|winehq      = 14787
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|official site= http://www.castlecrashers.com/
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{ii}} It is recommended to play the game with an [[Controller:Xbox 360 Controller|Xbox 360 Controller]].
+
|introduction      =
−
{{++}} Runs on low-end hardware.<ref name="Nicereddy">Tested by [[User:Nicereddy|Nicereddy]].</ref>
+
 
−
{{--}} Still uses the Xbox 360 button layout for instructions in-game.<ref name="Nicereddy" />
+
|release history  = It was updated on October 14, 2015 to version 2.0 which introduces all new features that were in Remastered version for Xbox One, including higher quality assets and 60+ FPS support.<ref>[http://blog.thebehemoth.com/2015/10/14/castle-crashers-steam-update-out-now/ Castle Crashers Steam Update Out Now!] - Thebehemoth.com</ref> Old mini game "All You Can Quaff" is replaced with new "Back Off Barbarian".<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://thebehemoth.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/205839693|title=Why replace All You Can Quaff with Back Off Barbarian in the latest Castle Crashers Steam update? - The Behemoth - Support|date=May 2023}}</ref>
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{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[http://steamcommunity.com/app/204360/discussions/0/522730700496730276/ Can you please remove the 30fps cap? :: Castle Crashers General Discussions]</ref>
+
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.castlecrashers.com/ Official site]
 
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.thebehemoth.com/index.php?/forum/8-technical-issues/ Official Technical Issues Forum]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.thebehemoth.com/index.php?/forum/8-technical-issues/ Official Technical Issues Forum]
−
{{mm}} [http://castlecrashers.wikia.com/wiki/Castle_Crashers_Wiki Castle Crashers Wiki]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/204360/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/204360/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 204360 | Steam |}}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 204360 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
+
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
−
===Configuration file and save game data location===
+
===Configuration file(s) location===
 +
{{Game data|
 +
{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/204360/}}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/204360/Remote}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
 
−
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/204360/}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
−
|gamesave manager      = true
+
|origin                   =  
−
|gamesave manager notes=  
+
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
[[File:Castle Crashers Video.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game video settings.]]
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{{Image|Castle Crashers Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = false
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = 16:9 only. Ability to choose between stretching and black bars.
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = na
+
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
−
|windowed notes            =  
+
|windowed notes            = Can also be forced with {{code|-window}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = na
+
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = na
+
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|high frame rate            = false
+
|60 fps                    = true
−
|high frame rate notes     = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap"/>
+
|60 fps notes               = As of 2.0 update.
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = true
 +
|120 fps notes              = Enable Vsync. Disabling Vsync enables 60 FPS cap.
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 +
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
[[File:Castle crashers keyboard settings.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game key map settings.]]
+
{{Image|Castle Crashers Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
−
[[File:Castle Crashers Gamepad.png|290px|right|thumb|The gamepad layout for Castle Crashers.]]
+
{{Image|Castle Crashers Gamepad.png|The gamepad layout for Castle Crashers.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Image|Castle Crashers Touchscreen.png|Options menu showing Gestureworks option.}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
−
|key remap notes          = Fully rebindable controls. Unfortunately, Xbox buttons show up regardless of whether you are using an Xbox 360 pad or not.  
+
|key remap notes          = Fully rebindable controls.
−
|acceleration option      = na
+
|acceleration option      = n/a
−
|acceleration option notes =  
+
|acceleration option notes = Mouse not used in game.
 +
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 +
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = na
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = false
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  = "Supports Microsoft Xbox 360 controller or DirectInput compatible controller."<ref>[http://store.steampowered.com/app/204360/ Castle Crashers on Steam]</ref>
+
|controller support notes  = XInput and DirectInput.
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
−
|full controller notes    =  
+
|full controller notes    = Cursor stays on the screen.
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
−
|controller remap notes    =  
+
|controller remap notes    = After update 2.4, DirectInput button mapping was updated to match [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]].<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/204360/announcements/detail/55528373430598301|title=Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Castle Crashers - Castle Crashers Steam Update 2.4|date=December 2, 2015|snippet=Fixed: PS4 controller now works on Windows and Mac versions of Castle Crashers Steam.}}</ref> This should also fix buttons for most generic DirectInput controllers,<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=December 2, 2015|comment=Tested with Mayflash adapters for [[Controller:Wii U Pro Controller|Wii U Pro Controller]] and [[Controller:DualShock 3|DualShock 3]] in DirectInput mode.}}</ref> but if problems arise, use [[Glossary:Controller#XInput wrappers|XInput wrapper]].
−
|invert controller y-axis  = na
+
|controller sensitivity    = false
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 +
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes         =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = true
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        = <ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/204360/announcements/detail/55528373430598301|title=Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Castle Crashers - Castle Crashers Steam Update 2.4|date=December 2, 2015|snippet=Fixed: PS4 controller now works on Windows and Mac versions of Castle Crashers Steam.}}</ref>
 +
|dualshock prompts        = false
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  = Xbox prompts.
 +
|light bar support        = false
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = true
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= false
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = false
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = true
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = false
 +
|other button prompts notes= Xbox prompts.
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 +
|controller hotplug notes  = For XInput only.
 +
|haptic feedback          = true
 +
|haptic feedback notes    = For XInput only.
 +
|simultaneous input        = true
 +
|simultaneous input notes  = Rapidly changes button prompts
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = false
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
[[File:Castle Crashers Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]]
+
{{Image|Castle Crashers Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
−
|surround sound          = na
+
|surround sound          = n/a
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = false
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = unknown
+
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play          = true
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play players  = 4
 
|local play players  = 4
 +
|local play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|local play notes    =  
 
|local play notes    =  
−
|lan play            = unknown
+
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 +
|lan play modes      =
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 4
 
|online play players  = 4
 +
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|online play notes    =  
 
|online play notes    =  
−
|local co-op          = true
 
−
|local co-op players  = 4
 
−
|local co-op notes    =
 
−
|lan co-op            = unknown
 
−
|lan co-op players    =
 
−
|lan co-op notes      =
 
−
|online co-op        = true
 
−
|online co-op players = 4
 
−
|online co-op notes  =
 
−
|hot-seat            =
 
−
|hot-seat players    =
 
−
|hot-seat notes      =
 
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|tcp  = 27015
 
|tcp  = 27015
 
|udp  = 3478, 4379, 4380, 27000-27030
 
|udp  = 3478, 4379, 4380, 27000-27030
−
|upnp =  
+
|upnp = unknown
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 2
 
|shader model versions  = 2
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = true
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes= OS X only.
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=15 October 2015|comment=Windows tested.}}</ref> 64-bit when using Ultra Graphics Mode.
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
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Latest revision as of 23:01, 8 April 2024

Castle Crashers
Castle Crashers cover
Developers
The Behemoth
Release dates
Windows September 26, 2012
macOS (OS X) September 26, 2012
Taxonomy
Monetization Cross-game bonus
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Perspectives Side view
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Castle Crashers guide on StrategyWiki
Castle Crashers on MobyGames
Castle Crashers on Wikipedia
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Castle Crashers is a singleplayer and multiplayer side view game.

It was updated on October 14, 2015 to version 2.0 which introduces all new features that were in Remastered version for Xbox One, including higher quality assets and 60+ FPS support.[1] Old mini game "All You Can Quaff" is replaced with new "Back Off Barbarian".[2]

General information

Official Technical Issues Forum
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
All versions require Steam DRM.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/204360/
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204360/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/204360/Remote
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/204360/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
16:9 only. Ability to choose between stretching and black bars.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Can also be forced with -window parameter.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
As of 2.0 update.
Enable Vsync. Disabling Vsync enables 60 FPS cap.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
The gamepad layout for Castle Crashers.
The gamepad layout for Castle Crashers.
Options menu showing Gestureworks option.
Options menu showing Gestureworks option.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Fully rebindable controls.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse not used in game.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
XInput and DirectInput.
Full controller support
Cursor stays on the screen.
Controller remapping
After update 2.4, DirectInput button mapping was updated to match DualShock 4.[3] This should also fix buttons for most generic DirectInput controllers,[4] but if problems arise, use XInput wrapper.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
[5]
PlayStation button prompts
Xbox prompts.
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes

Generic/other controllers
Button prompts
Xbox prompts.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
For XInput only.
Haptic feedback
For XInput only.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Rapidly changes button prompts

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op, Versus
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op, Versus

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
May have issues.
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 27015
UDP 3478, 4379, 4380, 27000-27030
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL 2.0 OS X only.
Shader Model support 2
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
[6] 64-bit when using Ultra Graphics Mode.
macOS (OS X)
64-bit added in update.[7]

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 86.6 MB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0 compatible
Shader model 2.0 support		 512 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
Controller Xbox 360 and DirectInput compatible controllers
Other Broadband Internet connection
Ultra Graphics Mode requires a 64-bit OS.
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.5
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 86.6 MB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
Shader model 2.0 support		 2 GB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) Mac compatible
Controller Xbox 360, PS3, and Logitech controllers
Other Broadband Internet connection
Ultra Graphics Mode requires a 64-bit OS.

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Castle Crashers Steam Update Out Now! - Thebehemoth.com
  2. ↑ Why replace All You Can Quaff with Back Off Barbarian in the latest Castle Crashers Steam update? - The Behemoth - Support - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Castle Crashers - Castle Crashers Steam Update 2.4 - last accessed on December 2, 2015
    "Fixed: PS4 controller now works on Windows and Mac versions of Castle Crashers Steam."
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Marioysikax on December 2, 2015
    Tested with Mayflash adapters for Wii U Pro Controller and DualShock 3 in DirectInput mode.
  5. ↑ Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Castle Crashers - Castle Crashers Steam Update 2.4 - last accessed on December 2, 2015
    "Fixed: PS4 controller now works on Windows and Mac versions of Castle Crashers Steam."
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Marioysikax on 15 October 2015
    Windows tested.
  7. ↑ Steam :: Castle Crashers :: 64-bit Castle Crashers Update - last accessed on 2019-11-25