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|steam appid  = 204360
 
|steam appid  = 204360
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|winehq      = 14787
 
|winehq      = 14787
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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|official site= http://www.castlecrashers.com/
 
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{ii}} Updated 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>[https://thebehemoth.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/205839693 Why replace All You Can Quaff with Back Off Barbarian in the latest Castle Crashers Steam update? - The Behemoth - Support]</ref>
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|introduction      =
 +
 
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|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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|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{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]
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{{mm}} [http://castlecrashers.wikia.com/wiki/Castle_Crashers_Wiki Castle Crashers Wiki]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/204360/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/204360/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/204360/}}
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{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|steam}}/userdata/{{p|uid}}/204360/Remote}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
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|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             =  
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|gog galaxy               =  
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Castle Crashers Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Castle Crashers Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              = As of 2.0 update.
 
|60 fps notes              = As of 2.0 update.
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
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|120 fps notes              = Enable vsync. Disabling vsync enables 60 FPS cap.
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|120 fps notes              = Enable Vsync. Disabling Vsync enables 60 FPS cap.
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Castle Crashers Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Castle Crashers Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Castle Crashers Gamepad.png|The gamepad layout for Castle Crashers.}}
 
{{Image|Castle Crashers Gamepad.png|The gamepad layout for Castle Crashers.}}
 
{{Image|Castle Crashers Touchscreen.png|Options menu showing Gestureworks option.}}
 
{{Image|Castle Crashers Touchscreen.png|Options menu showing Gestureworks option.}}
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{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Fully rebindable controls.
 
|key remap notes          = Fully rebindable controls.
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4              = true
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
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|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = true
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
−
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
−
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts    = false
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers        = true
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
−
|steam hook input          = unknown
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|steam hook input          = false
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
 
|steam hook input notes    =  
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Castle Crashers Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Castle Crashers Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    =  
 
|separate volume notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = false
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
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  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |language  = Simplified Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |language  = Traditional Chinese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = Japanese
 
  |language  = Japanese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = Korean
 
  |language  = Korean
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |language  = Portuguese
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
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  |audio    = unknown
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
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|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows exe notes      = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=15 October 2015|comment=Windows tested.}}</ref>
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|windows exe notes      = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=15 October 2015|comment=Windows tested.}}</ref> 64-bit when using Ultra Graphics Mode.
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
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|macos app notes        = 64-bit added in update. <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/204360/eventcomments/1660069015249448320|title=Steam :: Castle Crashers :: 64-bit Castle Crashers Update|date=2019-11-25}}</ref>
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = 64-bit added in update.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/204360/eventcomments/1660069015249448320|title=Steam :: Castle Crashers :: 64-bit Castle Crashers Update|date=2019-11-25}}</ref>
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minRAM  = 1 GB
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|minHD    = 255 MB
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|minHD    = 86.6 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minSM    = 2.0
 
|minSM    = 2.0
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|minGPU  = GeForce FX 5200
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|minGPU  =  
 
|minDX    = 9.0
 
|minDX    = 9.0
 
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
 
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
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|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
 
|minRAM  = 2 GB
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|minHD    = 255 MB
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|minHD    = 86.6 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 256 MB
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|minSM    = 2.0
 
|minaudio = Mac compatible
 
|minaudio = Mac compatible
 
|mincont  = Xbox 360, PS3, and Logitech controllers
 
|mincont  = Xbox 360, PS3, and Logitech controllers
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|recRAM  = 4 GB
 
|recRAM  = 4 GB
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|recVRAM  = 512 MB
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|recVRAM  = 2 GB
 
|notes    = {{ii}} Ultra Graphics Mode requires a 64-bit OS.
 
|notes    = {{ii}} Ultra Graphics Mode requires a 64-bit OS.
 
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

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