Fit check
Is Crashnauts worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Friend groups seeking local arena matches
- Players who enjoy fast 2D shooting and brawling
- Solo players willing to play against AI bots
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a story campaign or exploration-focused structure may find the arena matches limited.
- Players wanting varied objective modes may hit a wall with the current free-for-all and team deathmatch selection.
- Players requiring online multiplayer may not fit the current release, since online play is planned for a future update.
Our take on Crashnauts
The bounce point arrives for players expecting online matches: the current feature set covers local PvP and AI bots, while online play is reserved for a future update. Players seeking objective-based variety may also stop at the current free-for-all and team deathmatch modes.
What is Crashnauts?
Crashnauts is a 2D arena shooter for 2-6 players, combining fast shooting with close-range brawling.
Players can attack with weapons including rocket guns, rail guns, and the power glove, or use a Crashpod that descends from space to strike opponents. Local PvP and AI bots are available, while online play is planned for a future update. Four races can be selected and customized. Matches take place on scrolling maps and include traditional free-for-all and team deathmatch modes. Objective-based modes are also planned. The game focuses on responsive combat and supports play with friends.
How Crashnauts plays
- 01Local Multiplayer
- Matches support 2-6 players in local player-versus-player sessions.
- 02AI Opponents
- Bots are available for matches without a full group of human players.
- 03Crashpod Attacks
- A player can respawn through a pod that falls from space and strikes enemies.
- 04Four Playable Races
- Each of the four races can be customized with multiple options.
- 05Scrolling Arenas
- Combat takes place on maps that continue moving during play.
- 06Classic Match Modes
- The current modes include free-for-all and team deathmatch.
Crashnauts compared to similar games
Crashnauts focuses on local 2D arena matches for 2-6 players, with AI bots, scrolling maps, Crashpod attacks, and free-for-all or team deathmatch modes. Abyssus instead presents multiplayer shooting through hand-crafted levels in a roguelite adventure, with weapons that can be modified using ancient technologies.
Crashnauts: platforms & release
Is Crashnauts worth it?
It is worth it if: friend groups seeking local arena matches. Skip it if: players seeking a story campaign or exploration-focused structure may find the arena matches limited.
Where can I download Crashnauts?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Crashnauts's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Crashnauts on?
Windows only.
