Fit check
Is Crowborne worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Platformer fans who want both melee and ranged combat
- Players who enjoy switching character forms during exploration
- Action players seeking a compact campaign with bosses and resource collection
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a large campaign beyond the stated 20 levels
- Players who prefer platformers without frequent combat, destructible terrain, or gore
- Players looking for a climbing puzzle game or a meditative exploration experience
Our take on Crowborne
Combat variety and form switching receive the most attention, while the progression loop is presented more briefly. Mining materials is tied to ability development, but the available description does not explain how extensive that progression becomes across the 20 levels.
What is Crowborne?
Crowborne is a 2D platformer starring Twig, a crow who can change between human and bird forms.
The story follows Twig’s search for Flipper, a magical fox taken by demons invading Earth. Gameplay combines running, flying, melee attacks, shooting, and explosive weapons across 20 levels. Three boss battles and numerous enemies provide combat encounters throughout the game. Terrain can be destroyed, allowing players to mine for gold and other materials used to develop character abilities. The game also includes blood and gore. Its structure brings together platforming movement, form changes, weapon-based combat, environmental destruction, resource collection, and character progression.
How Crowborne plays
- 01Two Character Forms
- Twig can switch between a human body and a bird body while moving through the game.
- 02Destructible Terrain
- Digging through the environment reveals gold and other materials for developing abilities.
- 03Combat Arsenal
- Encounters support close-range attacks, firearms, explosives, and slashing weapons.
- 04Level And Boss Structure
- The campaign contains 20 levels and three boss battles alongside regular enemies.
Crowborne compared to similar games
Crowborne combines 2D platforming, combat, form changes, destructible terrain, and material-based ability development, while Sundered: Eldritch Edition is described as a metroidvania. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER focuses on runner gameplay with shooting, whereas Crowborne includes 20 levels, three bosses, flying, and terrain mining.
Crowborne: platforms & release
Is Crowborne worth it?
It is worth it if: platformer fans who want both melee and ranged combat. Skip it if: players seeking a large campaign beyond the stated 20 levels.
Where can I download Crowborne?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Crowborne's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Crowborne on?
Windows only.
