Canary in a Crater
Developed by Iron Moose Development · Published by Iron Moose Development
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, casual, indie game by Iron Moose Development, published by Iron Moose Development — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Canary in a Crater is an asteroid-delving 2D platformer about digging deep, uncovering valuables, and fighting off hungry alien snails. Spend your hard-earned credits on a wide variety of unlockable gadgets and upgrades to get you deeper and deeper!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Canary in a Crater.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 1 GHz, x64 architecture, SSE2 support
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Graphics card with DX11 capabilities
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 150 MB available space
Supported languages (1)
Canary in a Crater FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Canary in a Crater?
Steam classifies Canary in a Crater as a Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Iron Moose Development. Canary in a Crater is an asteroid-delving 2D platformer about digging deep, uncovering valuables, and fighting off hungry alien snails. Spend your hard-earned credits on a wide variety of unlockable gadgets and upgrades to get you deeper and deeper!
How much does Canary in a Crater cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Canary in a Crater at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Canary in a Crater single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Canary in a Crater: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Canary in a Crater on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Canary in a Crater for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Canary in a Crater out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 18, 2021.
What platforms is Canary in a Crater on?
Canary in a Crater is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Canary in a Crater single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Canary in a Crater cost?
Steam lists it at $2.99.
Does Canary in a Crater have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 15 achievements for Canary in a Crater.
Who made Canary in a Crater?
Canary in a Crater is developed by Iron Moose Development and published by Iron Moose Development.
Where to get Canary in a Crater
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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