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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes             | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives|Scrolling}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls|Direct control}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives     | Bird's-eye view, Scrolling }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres|Music/rhythm, Roguelike}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls         | Direct control }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles|Cartoon, Pixel art}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres           | Action, Music/rhythm, Roguelike }}
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes|Fantasy}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles       | Cartoon, Pixel art}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes           | Fantasy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | NecroDancer }}
 
|steam appid  = 247080
 
|steam appid  = 247080
|steam appid side = 314680,366080,379400
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|steam appid side = 314680, 366080, 379400, 2094810, 2828720
 
|gogcom id    = 1432297044
 
|gogcom id    = 1432297044
|gogcom id side = 1432925124, 1432925592, 1604766360, 1439377578, 1981284042
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|gogcom id side = 1432925124, 1432925592, 1604766360, 1439377578, 1981284042, 2105882438, 1754714337
 
|official site= https://braceyourselfgames.com/crypt-of-the-necrodancer/
 
|official site= https://braceyourselfgames.com/crypt-of-the-necrodancer/
 
|hltb        = 20810
 
|hltb        = 20810
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|mobygames    = crypt-of-the-necrodancer
 
|mobygames    = crypt-of-the-necrodancer
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|wikipedia    = Crypt of the Necrodancer
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|wikipedia    = Crypt of the NecroDancer
 
|winehq      = 17794
 
|winehq      = 17794
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{++}} Includes audio/video calibration and full controller rebinding, making game playable with multiple environments and configurations.
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{{++}} Includes audio/video calibration and full controller rebinding, making the game playable with multiple environments and configurations.
{{++}} Includes a 'Play Your Own Music' gamemode.
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{{++}} Allows the use of custom music, supports the MP3, OGG and FLAC formats.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://braceyourselfgames.com/updates/crypt-of-the-necrodancer/patch-v3-0-0/|title=Patch v3.0.0 - Official website|snippet=Audio files in the MP3, OGG and FLAC formats are supported.}}</ref>
{{ii}} Only MP and OGG files are supported.
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{{ii}} Game contains visual effects that may induce seizures. However, settings are available to reduce these effects.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/247080/discussions/4/618460171323473851/|title=Photosensitive Epilepsy - Steam forums}}</ref>
{{ii}} Game contains visual effects which may induce seizures.{{cn|date=2019-10-03}} However, settings are available to reduce these effects.  
 
{{--}} Game is fully playable with controller, but default controller bindings may be bit confusing. See [[#Input|input settings]] for more details.
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported                =
 +
|dlc                        = Both DLCs include new characters, weapons, zones, bosses and gameplay mechanics.
 +
|expansion pack              =
 +
|freeware                    =
 +
|free-to-play                =
 +
|one-time game purchase      = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored                  =
 +
|subscription                =
 +
|subscription gaming service =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain any microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 +
}}
 +
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Amplified | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Amplified | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Synchrony | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Synchrony | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Hatsune Miku Character DLC | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Skip intro video and title screen===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use the in-game options|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2022-08-04}}</ref>|fix=
 +
# Launch the game.
 +
# From the main menu, navigate to '''Options''' → '''Gameplay Options''' → '''Cutscene Options'''.
 +
# Set the '''Startup Intro''' setting to '''Off'''.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|epic games launcher      =  
 
|epic games launcher      =  
 
|epic games launcher notes =  
 
|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy                = false
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|gog galaxy                = true
 
|gog galaxy notes          =  
 
|gog galaxy notes          =  
 
|origin                    =  
 
|origin                    =  
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==Video==
 
==Video==
{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
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{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - display settings.png|Display settings}}
 +
{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - video settings.png|Graphical settings}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                = Disabled by default to decrease input lag.
 
|vsync notes                = Disabled by default to decrease input lag.
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              = Framerate limit can be set to multiples of 5, or disabled.
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|120 fps notes              = Framerate limits can be set to multiples of 5 or disabled.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
Crypt of the Necrodancer - camera settings.png|Camera settings
 +
Crypt of the Necrodancer - HUD settings.png|HUD settings
 +
Crypt of the Necrodancer - cutscene settings.png|Cutscene settings
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - input settings.png|Input settings.}}
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{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - input settings.png|Control remapping}}
 +
{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - menu control remapping.png|Menu control remapping}}
 
{{++}} Includes audio and video latency calibration.  
 
{{++}} Includes audio and video latency calibration.  
 
{{ii}} Separate mode for dancepads.  
 
{{ii}} Separate mode for dancepads.  
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|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option      = n/a
|acceleration option notes = Mouse not used in game.
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|acceleration option notes = Handled by the operating system.
 
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = false
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|mouse menu                = true
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|mouse menu notes          = Can be disabled. (Options > Misc options > Menu options > Enable mouse input)
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
|full controller notes    = By default, movement is bound to first four buttons of the controller. Buttons 1 (xbox A) and 4 (xbox Y) for up and down, button 2 (xbox B) for right/confirm and button 3 (xbox X) for left/cancel.<br/>This should cover majority of controllers, but controllers like dancepads with d-pad only may be required to rebind the controller with keyboard assistant. Some controllers handling d-pad with axis may have problems with the gameplay.
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|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
|controller remap notes    = Option to toggle between arrow combinations and button prompt for in game HUD. If all buttons are bound, ability to disable arrow combinations. Supports secondary bindings for movement.
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|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = n/a
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|controller sensitivity    = false
 
|controller sensitivity notes= Digital movement.
 
|controller sensitivity notes= Digital movement.
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
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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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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
Crypt of the Necrodancer - latency calibration.png|Latency calibration
 +
Crypt of the Necrodancer - miscellaneous settings.png|Miscellaneous settings
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
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{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - audio settings.png|Audio settings}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Sound and music.
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|separate volume notes    = Sound, Music. You can also adjust the volumes of several categories of sounds via 'Advanced Volume Options'. (Must have 'Show Advanced Options' enabled.)
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = always on
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|mute on focus lost      = true
|mute on focus lost notes = Game pauses on focus lost, pause menu doesn't have any audio.
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|mute on focus lost notes = Can be set to '''Always''', '''In-game only''', '''Lobby only''', or '''Never'''. The default is '''Lobby only'''.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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|royalty free audio      = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - language settings.png|Language settings.}}
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{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - language settings.png|Language settings}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} Example files can be found at {{code|{{p|game}}/data/languages/example/}} to help translating game into another language.
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{{ii}} Example files can be found in {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\languages\example\}} to help translating game into another language.
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play          = true
|local play players  = 2
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|local play players  = 4
 
|local play modes    = Co-op
 
|local play modes    = Co-op
|local play notes    =  
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|local play notes    = 2 players without the Synchrony DLC.<br/>4 players with the Synchrony DLC.
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = false
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|online play          = true
|online play players  =  
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|online play players  = 8
|online play modes    =  
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|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = Only available in the Synchrony DLC.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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===Game does not launch in fullscreen (Linux)===
 
===Game does not launch in fullscreen (Linux)===
On Linux you may have noticed that it will always launch in windowed mode yet the game has no option for the fullscreen mode. It's possible to enable it by adding <code>1</code> after the <code>NecroDancer.sh</code> script executable for example, <code>NecroDancer.sh 1</code>.
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On Linux you may have noticed that it will always launch in windowed mode yet the game has no option for the fullscreen mode. It's possible to enable it by adding <code>1</code> after the {{file|NecroDancer.sh}} script executable for example, <code>NecroDancer.sh 1</code>.
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 +
{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - gameplay settings.png|Gameplay settings}}
 +
{{Image|Crypt of the Necrodancer - replay settings.png|Replay settings}}
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        = Legacy Windows version only.
 
|direct3d notes        = Legacy Windows version only.
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 
|macos intel 64-bit app = true

Latest revision as of 13:10, 5 April 2024

Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer cover
Developers
Brace Yourself Games
Publishers
Brace Yourself Games
Klei Entertainment
Release dates
Windows April 23, 2015
macOS (OS X) April 23, 2015
Linux April 23, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 87
OpenCritic 87
IGDB 88
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Scrolling
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Music/rhythm, Roguelike
Art styles Cartoon, Pixel art
Themes Fantasy
Series NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer on HowLongToBeat
Crypt of the NecroDancer on IGDB
Crypt of the NecroDancer on MobyGames
Crypt of the NecroDancer on Wikipedia
NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer 2015
Rift of the NecroDancer TBA

Crypt of the NecroDancer is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and scrolling action, music/rhythm and roguelike game in the NecroDancer series.

Key points

Includes audio/video calibration and full controller rebinding, making the game playable with multiple environments and configurations.
Allows the use of custom music, supports the MP3, OGG and FLAC formats.[1]
Game contains visual effects that may induce seizures. However, settings are available to reduce these effects.[2]

General information

Developer Discord server
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Both DLCs include new characters, weapons, zones, bosses and gameplay mechanics.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain any microtransactions.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Amplified
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Synchrony
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Hatsune Miku Character DLC
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Essential improvements

Skip intro video and title screen

Use the in-game options[3]
  1. Launch the game.
  2. From the main menu, navigate to OptionsGameplay OptionsCutscene Options.
  3. Set the Startup Intro setting to Off.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data\save_data.xml[Note 1]
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/247080/remote/save_data.xml
macOS (OS X)
Linux <path-to-game>/data/save_data.xml
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data\save_data.xml[Note 1]
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/247080/remote/save_data.xml
macOS (OS X)
Linux <path-to-game>/data/save_data.xml

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Display settings
Display settings
Graphical settings
Graphical settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disabled by default to decrease input lag.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Framerate limits can be set to multiples of 5 or disabled.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Control remapping
Control remapping
Menu control remapping
Menu control remapping
Includes audio and video latency calibration.
Separate mode for dancepads.

Audio

Audio settings
Audio settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound, Music. You can also adjust the volumes of several categories of sounds via 'Advanced Volume Options'. (Must have 'Show Advanced Options' enabled.)
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Can be set to Always, In-game only, Lobby only, or Never. The default is Lobby only.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language settings
Language settings
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Example files can be found in <path-to-game>\data\languages\example\ to help translating game into another language.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
2 players without the Synchrony DLC.
4 players with the Synchrony DLC.
LAN play
Online play
8 Co-op, Versus
Only available in the Synchrony DLC.

Issues fixed

Known issues and solutions are listed on the Official FAQ.

Changing settings crashes the game

Reboot the system[4]

Game does not launch in fullscreen (Linux)

On Linux you may have noticed that it will always launch in windowed mode yet the game has no option for the fullscreen mode. It's possible to enable it by adding 1 after the NecroDancer.sh script executable for example, NecroDancer.sh 1.

Other information

Gameplay settings
Gameplay settings
Replay settings
Replay settings

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c Legacy Windows version only.
OpenGL
Executable 32-bit 64-bitARM Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD, OpenAL
Interface GLFW
Cutscenes OGG Theora Vorbis

System requirements

Windows
Minimum[5] Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1600 MB
Video card (GPU) 512 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum[5] Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.10
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1600 MB
Video card (GPU) 512 MB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Linux
Minimum[5] Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 18.04, SteamOS 3.0
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1600 MB
Video card (GPU) 512 MB of VRAM
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).

References

  1. Patch v3.0.0 - Official website - last accessed on [unknown]
    "Audio files in the MP3, OGG and FLAC formats are supported."
  2. Photosensitive Epilepsy - Steam forums - last accessed on [unknown]
  3. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2022-08-04
  4. Verified by User:Marioysikax on December 31, 2015
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 Steam News - Crypt of the NecroDancer - NecroDancer Update v3.0.0 - last accessed on 2022-08-04
    "Updated System Requirements
    • On all systems, at least 4 GB of RAM are required, and 8 GB or more are recommended for best performance.
    • On Windows, a 32-bit or 64-bit installation of Windows 7 or greater is required.
    • On MacOS, a 64-bit installation and MacOS version 10.10 or greater is required.
    • On Linux, a 64-bit installation of Ubuntu 18.04 or SteamOS 3.0 is required."