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Castle Crashers
Up to four knights fight through a cartoon kingdom, collect weapons and sometimes turn on each other.
Online and shared-screen co-op for up to 4 players. Crossplay only between PC systems.
- 4 online
- 4 shared-screen
Where to buy
Playing together
- Online co-op4 players
- Local co-op4 playersShared screen
- YesOnly between PC systemsFriends on different platforms, such as PC and PlayStation, can play together.
- Not confirmedA friend can join or leave while you are already playing, without starting over.
- Not confirmedFriends play free with a Friend's Pass or similar.
- Steam DeckVerifiedValve's own rating
About the game
You chase an evil wizard across a kingdom after he steals a crystal and kidnaps four princesses. Each knight fights with a weapon and a different kind of magic. You clear waves of enemies, face bosses and collect animal companions that give useful bonuses. Fighting earns experience, which opens new attacks and lets you improve your character. Weapons and other characters give you reasons to return after finishing the campaign.
Up to four players can fight together locally or online. You can help a fallen friend back into the battle, but cooperation also has a selfish side. Players race for gold and fight each other after rescuing a princess. Expect lots of enemies, simple controls and crude visual jokes. Console stores sell the Remastered edition, while Steam uses the original title.
How it feels
Kind of game
You play on the same side through shared levels, matches, missions or jobs. Progress comes from combining your actions toward the same objective.
- At its heart
- Now and then
- Story
- Working in sync
- Time to hang out
- Physical comedy
- Exploring
- Jumping and climbing
- Getting better
- Planning ahead
- Sessions
- Campaign to finish
- About
- Fantasy adventure
Rated on our own feel scale. 4 sources back these ratings.
Screenshots
From the Steam store page. Open one to see it full size.
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All co-op facts
Last checked 24 October 2026. The small numbers link to the page that states each fact.
Co-op
- Fewest players online
- Not confirmed
- Separate-device co-op
- Not confirmed
- Most players on separate devices
- Not confirmed
- Free base co-op
- No
The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
- 691011
- Confirmed free setups
- Does not apply
- Friends can join mid-game
- Not confirmed
- Only one of you needs to buy it
- Not confirmed
- Voice chat by distance
- Not confirmed
Platforms
Genres
Sources
14 pages
castlecrashers.comOfficial site, read 24 October 2026
Backs Release status.
- Release status: Maker links the available Steam game and console Remastered releases.
castlecrashers.comOfficial site, read 24 October 2026
Backs Online co-op, Local co-op, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Kind of game, Sessions, About, Unlocks and progress, Jumping and climbing.
- Online co-op: Maker describes local and online cooperative adventure.
- Local co-op: Maker describes local and online cooperative adventure.
- Most players online: Maker states up to four players locally or online.
- Most players on one screen: Maker states up to four players locally or online.
- Kind of game: Friends fight through the same campaign, with separate competitive modes.
- Sessions: Maker identifies a campaign and a separate Insane Mode.
- About: Knights use magic to defend a kingdom and rescue princesses.
- Unlocks and progress: Characters level four attributes and unlock attacks, characters and weapons.
- Jumping and climbing: Back Off Barbarian is a separate jumping and hopping minigame.
support.thebehemoth.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Most players on one screen.
- Most players on one screen: Steam support explicitly allows four local players using controllers, optionally with one keyboard.
support.thebehemoth.comOfficial support page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Crossplay, Crossplay between.
- Crossplay: Support explicitly says Mac and PC users can play together. Steam cannot join Xbox or PlayStation users.
- Crossplay between: The confirmed group is Windows and macOS on Steam. This does not establish console crossplay.
blog.thebehemoth.comOfficial news, read 24 October 2026
Backs Release date, Genres.
- Release date: Maker states the first release was August 27, 2008 on XBLA. Steam was a later release.
- Genres: Maker calls it a cooperative action adventure.
store.steampowered.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Steam app ID, Split or shared screen, Platforms, Laughter and chaos, Unlocks and progress, Free base co-op.
- Steam app ID: Exact product is app 204360.
- Split or shared screen: The second Steam gallery screenshot shows four player indicators over one continuous battlefield.
- Platforms: Current requirements include Windows and macOS 10.15.
- Laughter and chaos: Displayed Funny and Comedy tags support the comic tone, alongside the played review evidence.
- Unlocks and progress: Publisher describes skill points, new attacks, weapons and animal companions.
- Free base co-op: The checked computer full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Release status.
- Platforms: Steam reports Windows and macOS.
- Release status: Steam lists the game as available to play.
store.steampowered.comStore data, read 24 October 2026
Backs Steam Deck.
- Steam Deck: Valve rates the game Verified on Steam Deck.
store.playstation.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: PS4 Remastered edition. The page explicitly says it is playable on PS5, with possible missing features.
- Most players online: Supports four online players.
- Most players on one screen: Lists one to four local players.
- Free base co-op: The checked PlayStation full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
xbox.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: Remastered edition lists Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
- Most players online: Capabilities list online co-op for two to four.
- Most players on one screen: Capabilities list local co-op for two to four.
- Free base co-op: The checked Xbox full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
nintendo.comStore page, read 24 October 2026
Backs Platforms, Most players online, Most players on one screen, Free base co-op.
- Platforms: Switch Remastered edition is marked Supported on Switch 2.
- Most players online: Online supports two to four.
- Most players on one screen: Single system supports one to four.
- Free base co-op: The checked Nintendo full-base edition has a paid base-game access model. Demos, trials, guest passes, platform sharing and temporary grants do not establish ongoing free base co-op.
wikidata.orgWikidata, read 24 October 2026
Backs Wikidata item.
- Wikidata item: Item identifies Castle Crashers and app 204360.
nintendolife.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Story, Tension and danger, Working in sync, Fighting, Getting better, Planning ahead, Physical comedy.
- Story: Nintendo Life review dated 2019-09-22 describes a basic rescue plot.
- Tension and danger: Waves and bosses create regular danger. Allies can revive fallen friends.
- Working in sync: Players fight independently but help fallen teammates.
- Fighting: Fighting enemy groups is the main activity.
- Getting better: Basic attacks and responsive controls are accessible to newcomers.
- Planning ahead: Attribute points, weapons and companions let players vary a build.
- Physical comedy: Exaggerated animations and a comic deer chase provide occasional physical slapstick.
destructoid.comPress, read 24 October 2026
Backs Rivalry in the group, Laughter and chaos, Exploring, Time to hang out, Split or shared screen.
- Rivalry in the group: Destructoid review dated 2008-09-02 describes competing for gold, escape transport and duels after rescuing princesses.
- Laughter and chaos: Shared fights and recurring competition create comic group incidents.
- Exploring: Hidden animal companions and equipment reward searching.
- Time to hang out: Destructoid describes accessible controls and recurring group battles. Conversation stays close to fighting and loot.
- Split or shared screen: Destructoid describes four friends on screen amid the same fight, consistent with the shared battlefield in the Steam gallery.