《Crystant》 is a strategy survival game that combines story-driven exploration, board game-style tile connection, tactical turn-based combat, and Roguelite progression. Explore each floor, manage resources, strengthen your team, and fight against mutated creatures.

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Leaving Early Access: Sep 21, 2026

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Crystant features gameplay design that differs from conventional titles, which is why we rely on extensive player experience and feedback. By broadly collecting player input, we will continue to refine game balance, optimize and introduce features that enhance the overall experience, and identify potential issues early to ensure the game develops in the right direction.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We expect that several more months will be required for overall optimization and content expansion. The actual timeline will be dynamically adjusted based on player feedback and overall experience evaluations. Once the game’s content and quality meet our established standards and final preparations are complete, the full release will be launched, and we will continue to invest in ongoing updates and optimizations to ensure a stable and high-quality gameplay experience.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Future development will focus on enhancing overall content richness and improving game balance. This represents our current direction; however, actual content will continue to be adjusted based on development progress and player feedback. If more promising or engaging ideas emerge during this period, we will prioritize incorporating them into Early Access updates or include them as new content in the full release, offering players more surprises.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Please refer to the “About This Game” section below for details.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, the price of the full release will differ from that of the Early Access version. As the game is further refined and officially launched, the price will be adjusted accordingly. We will also continue to participate in Steam seasonal sales, allowing more players to join this trial and challenge at the right time.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We will regularly publish update notes and developer updates to keep players informed of all adjustments and their direction. We will also continue to monitor community discussions and bug reports, and evaluate and improve system design, balance, and gameplay direction. Players are welcome to engage, report issues, or provide suggestions via platforms such as Steam, X, Bluesky, and Facebook, ensuring that player feedback is effectively translated into future improvements and updates.”
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About This Game

The Crystal Core Virus has swept across the globe. Humanity’s last glimmer of hope lies sealed within this heavily fortified underground facility.
As a test subject in the experimental program, you awaken deep within the facility.
Faced with uncontrollable mutated creatures and supplies that could run out at any moment.

Can you escape alive?

Map Exploration — Unique Board Game-Style Tile Connections

Unlock unknown areas shrouded in mist and embark on a sandbox-style exploration journey filled with variables.
Master the time mechanics and carefully plan every action.
Choose your path forward, and unexpected surprises await you.

Turn-Based Tactical Combat

Face enemies with different characteristics and formulate your action strategy.
Class equipment corresponds to exclusive weapons, allowing you to maximize each weapon’s potential.
Make good use of attribute equipment and items to exploit racial weaknesses and deal additional damage, effectively improving your survival rate on the battlefield.

Roguelite with Story Objectives

As a test subject, you will venture deep into a facility filled with mutated creatures, gradually uncovering the truth hidden within.
Even if you fail the challenge, you can carry the points earned during the run with you to unlock meta-progression, strengthen your abilities, and prepare for your next exploration.

Resource Management — Deep Survival Management

In the dangerous depths filled with crises, make good use of limited resources and master the game's time-based mechanics.
From food, equipment, and materials in your backpack to the three key factors that maintain your team's condition — Stamina, Hunger, and Morale
every resource expenditure requires careful planning and difficult choices.

Special System — Unlocking Permissions

Through the special Permission System, restart the malfunctioning facility and gradually restore and enhance its various functions.
Different unlocking orders will lead to different gameplay styles and strategies, giving each exploration a unique experience.

Game Features:

  • 10 Unlockable Character Classes: Each class has unique growth traits and weapons they specialize in using.

  • 4 Powerful BOSSes: Powerful threats that appear randomly, each with unique skills and traits. The deeper you explore, the more challenging they become.

  • 2 Branching Endings: Discover key elements to reach different versions of the story’s ending.

  • 30 Floors to Explore: Delve deep into the underground facility, exploring each floor to uncover the complete story, encounters, and hidden truths.

  • Roguelite Permanent Progression: Experience points and in-game currency accumulated during each playthrough carry over, allowing you to increase permanent abilities and unlock new classes.

  • Four Attribute Upgrades: Freely enhance your team’s four core attributes and combine different abilities to create your own unique survival build.

  • Collect the Fragments of Truth: Search for research reports and fragmented files scattered throughout the facility, gradually piecing together the clues to uncover the truth behind the disaster that befell the world.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Some in-game text and promotional content in this game were translated with AI assistance and are not generated in real time during gameplay.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game may contain content not suitable for all ages or for viewing in the workplace: general adult themes.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7 or Later
    • Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz or Higher
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 512 MB VRAM
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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