Fit check
Is CRYSTAR worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want a story-led action RPG with multiple playable characters
- Fans of supernatural settings who enjoy exploring an afterworld
- Action RPG players interested in progression tied to grief and tears
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking uninterrupted combat may not enjoy the room activities and memory-focused story elements
- Players who prefer a single protagonist may not want a game built around switching among four characters
- Players looking for stealth, survival crafting, or first-person shooting should choose a different type of game
Our take on CRYSTAR
The tear-based combat theme is prominent, while the game also includes quieter room activities such as reading and petting a dog. Its structure combines battles in Purgatory with character memories and time spent away from combat.
What is CRYSTAR?
CRYSTAR is an action RPG set in Purgatory, where Rei fights Souls of the dead while trying to save her sister.
The game allows switching among four playable characters and reveals their histories through unlocked memories. Combat includes an otherworldly Guardian that can be called into battle after gathering grief and enduring Torments. Tears are part of progression: crying strengthens attacks and equipment, while summoned Guardians help confront Purgatory’s threats. Between battles, Rei can spend time in her room reading and petting her dog. These activities accompany exploration of the afterworld, character-focused storytelling, and fights against monsters.
How CRYSTAR plays
- 01Four Playable Characters
- Unlocking memories reveals each character’s history and secrets.
- 02Tear-Based Progression
- Crying strengthens attacks and adds power to equipment.
- 03Guardian Summoning
- Gather grief and endure Torments to summon an otherworldly ally into battle.
- 04Room Activities
- Between battles, Rei can read a book and pet her dog.
CRYSTAR compared to similar games
CRYSTAR is an action RPG with four playable characters, memories that reveal their histories, and tear-powered combat in Purgatory. Ghost of a Tale is described as an action RPG centered on a mouse minstrel, with stealth, disguises, conversations, and exploration in a medieval world populated by animals.
CRYSTAR: platforms & release
Is CRYSTAR worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want a story-led action RPG with multiple playable characters. Skip it if: players seeking uninterrupted combat may not enjoy the room activities and memory-focused story elements.
Where can I download CRYSTAR?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens CRYSTAR's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is CRYSTAR on?
Windows only.
