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Crypterion

96% positive of 31 Steam reviews

Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Roencia. Published by indie.io.

About the game

Crypterion is an open-world visual novel in a distant future where anyone can rise to power—including you. As a new arrival in the Rimshot system, you are free to forge your own destiny, conquering space by mastery of trade, politics, celebrity status through galactic TV or... Other means.

Tagged by players

Dating Sim
Point & Click
Space
Romance
Economy
Visual Novel
Simulation
Sci-fi
Multiple Endings
Choices Matter
Anime
Fantasy

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What players say

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I'm reviewing this game with the understanding that it is very much a work in progress. As someone who is a proponent of free markets and cryptocurrency IRL, it's cool to see a game that incorporates these concepts into the gameplay. However, the economic aspect of this game is very basic. The real heart of the game is the story. You get to make a lot of choices while getting to know the cast of characters better.…
9.4 h played when written. 11 found it helpful.
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Recommended
After 10-ish hours (and 2-ish on the demo) and considering about doing a second playthrough, I think I can safely recommend this game. The game loop is simple yet effective. You buy/resell things and invest to win money. Then come the story, as it is a Visual Novel at its core, even though there is some minigame more or less fun (not a huge fan of Endless). The characters are interesting, fun to follow and are, in…
10 h played when written. 6 found it helpful.
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