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Crome: Before Purgatory

Developed by Stumphead Games LLC · Published by Stumphead Games LLC

Action
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 29, 2019 PriceFree to play

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS
ModesSingle-player
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1
Achievements9

Overview

An action game by Stumphead Games LLC, published by Stumphead Games LLC — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsPositive — 88% positive of 48
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Player-voted tags:ActionShoot 'Em UpIndieRetroPixel Graphics2DArcadeDifficultBullet HellShooterFree to Play

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 Crome: Before Purgatory.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (2*1866) or equivalent
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) or equivalent
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 100 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Crome: Before Purgatory 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 Crome: Before Purgatory?

Steam classifies Crome: Before Purgatory as a Action game, developed by Stumphead Games LLC. Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

Is Crome: Before Purgatory free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Crome: Before Purgatory as Free to Play.

Is Crome: Before Purgatory single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Crome: Before Purgatory: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Crome: Before Purgatory on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Crome: Before Purgatory for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Crome: Before Purgatory out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 29, 2019.

What platforms is Crome: Before Purgatory on?

Crome: Before Purgatory is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Crome: Before Purgatory single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Crome: Before Purgatory cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Crome: Before Purgatory have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 9 achievements for Crome: Before Purgatory.

Who made Crome: Before Purgatory?

Crome: Before Purgatory is developed by Stumphead Games LLC and published by Stumphead Games LLC.

Where to get Crome: Before Purgatory

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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