Castle Explorer

Released: Mar 31, 2017
Platforms: WindowsmacOSLinux
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 03:28 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

11 Jul 2026Developer post
Castle Explorer: Hall of Legends is Live
The Castle Explorer Hall of Legends is now live! You can now browse the top 1,000 all-time scores recorded across every monthly leaderboard and see how the greatest adventurers compare. Will your name appear among the legends? Visit the Hall of Legends here: Good luck in the cast
13 Jun 2026Developer post
Changelog 1.33
Changelog 1.33: Fixed a crash related to the Banshee card and improved overall code stability.
07 Feb 2026Developer post
Changelog 1.32
Changelog 1.32: Fixed a multiplayer softlock caused by an edge-case interaction while moving underground.
Changelog 1.32:
Fixed a multiplayer softlock caused by an edge-case interaction while moving underground.
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27 Dec 2025Developer post
Changelog 1.31
Changelog 1.31: Fixed an issue on macOS and Linux where switching between Fullscreen and Windowed mode could cause a crash.
Changelog 1.31:
Fixed an issue on macOS and Linux where switching between Fullscreen and Windowed mode could cause a crash.
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08 Apr 2023Developer post
Changelog 1.28
Changelog 1.28: Lets player choose tile direction (Highly requested feature) Better indicator in online multiplayer if playing as a monster Fixed shuffle sfx not playing Show player achievement progress in main menu Moved savegames, achievement and settings to local storage Bette
Changelog 1.28:

Lets player choose tile direction (Highly requested feature)
Better indicator in online multiplayer if playing as a monster
Fixed shuffle sfx not playing
Show player achievement progress in main menu
Moved savegames, achievement and settings to local storage
Better error message/error handling in main menu if Steam is not running
Upgraded .net from version 3.1 to 6.0
Upgraded VS from version 2019 to 2022
Upgraded Newtonsoft from 13.0.1 to 13.0.2
Upgraded MonoGame from 1.8.0.1641 to 1.8.1.303
Hotfix 1

Fixed AI bug not taking a tile direction decision
Hotfix 2

Fixed Mac and Linux kernel reference error
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03 Sep 2021Developer post
Dark magic is live with 40% discount!
Dark magic is live with 40% discount! Dark magic brings all new adventures to the Castle explorer. Introducing new cards to challenge you, a new character to play and game mechanics, it’s time for your final showdown within the Castle. Dark Magic Store URL Content list 6 new cryp
Dark magic is live with 40% discount!
Dark magic brings all new adventures to the Castle explorer. Introducing new cards to challenge you, a new character to play and game mechanics, it’s time for your final showdown within the Castle. Dark Magic Store URL
Content list

6 new crypt cards
5 new below cards
4 new corpse cards
4 new search/trap cards
2 new door cards
9 new room cards
1 new hero
Rewards from killing monsters.
Monsters can spawn on tiles.
Potions have been made stronger. New effects, cure negative buffs and no longer take a turn to drink.
New exciting effects for the book of magic.
Determination game mechanics.
Tiles can spawn by card events.
Global effects for wizard rotate events.
Tiles can spawn by card events.
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18 Mar 2021Developer post
Join CastleExplorer beta test branch
Feel free to join as a beta tester. You will see new contents, features, and game mechanics before they become public. If you want to join as a beta tester, please follow this guide: 1. Go into CastleExplorer steam game properties. 2. Click on Beta tab and opt in. There is no pas
25 Sep 2020Developer post
Heroes and rings is live with 40% discount!
Heroes and rings is live with 40% discount! 9 new Heroes ready to confronts the dark castle Play as Urafeus a mystical wizard who uses magic spells to twist the maze and defeats his foes. Play as Dwyght a sneaky thief who easily detect secrets in the castle. Play as Dazzaxath a m
Heroes and rings is live with 40% discount!

9 new Heroes ready to confronts the dark castle

Play as Urafeus a mystical wizard who uses magic spells to twist the maze and defeats his foes.
Play as Dwyght a sneaky thief who easily detect secrets in the castle.
Play as Dazzaxath a mighty Chaos warrior who uses dark power to survive.
Play as Romulus a fast scout who travel around with ease.
Play as Gretnas a strong gladiator with no fear from foes or traps.
Play as Maleriona a mystical dragon princess who uses her dragon to protect herself.
Play as Kobberknight a warrior with a magical spear and trustworthy cat pet.
Play as Gruddaes a dwarf with anger issues ready to smash everything.
Play as Stillstreak a Ninja with a dozen weapons to kill every living being.

4 new mystical rings

Ring of transformation with the power to change a room to your desire.
Ring of luck with the power to change an event to your favour.
Ring of teleport with the power to escape from dark below.
Ring of Vision with the power to easily find what you seek in a room.
Lots of new heroes and playstyles to challenge the castle once more... Link to Heroes and Rings
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11 Sep 2020Developer post
Changelog 1.25
Changelog 1.25: Added support for Linux / Mac with cross platform multiplayer Updated to MonoGame 3.8 ( Link ) Updated to Steamworks v.1.48 Updated VisualStudio 2015 -> VisualStudio 2019 Changed architecture from .Net standard to .Net Core Fixed Loot bug in online game (loot i
Changelog 1.25:

Added support for Linux / Mac with cross platform multiplayer
Updated to MonoGame 3.8 (Link)
Updated to Steamworks v.1.48
Updated VisualStudio 2015 -> VisualStudio 2019
Changed architecture from .Net standard to .Net Core
Fixed Loot bug in online game (loot icon never disappears at clients)
Added Hero information on mouse over (statistics and abilities)
Changed TrappedForEver achievement (made it more easy to achieve)
Corrected bug with character selection where stats was empty
Added abilities, spell and pet overview in character selection
Hero survival statistics (Live stats link): Mac / Linux screenshots: New DLC "Castle Explorer - Heroes and rings", release date: 25-09-2020: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334270/Castle_Explorer__Heroes_and_rings/
Changelog 1.25 Hotfix 1:

Corrected start resolution to match screen size
Fixed furious achievement not triggering

Changelog 1.25 Hotfix 2:

Fixed highscore bug with assembly version mismatch
Added new hero avatar background at 30.000xp
Added 5 new achievements
+ RING_LUCK
+ RING_TELEPORT
+ RING_VISION
+ RING_TRANSFORM
+ HERO_LEVEL_UP_GOLD

Changelog 1.25 Hotfix 3:

Fixed achievement bug not triggering (Escape_Dragon)
New interface no longer reveal Amulet of luck (+2 luck)

Changelog 1.25 Hotfix 4:

(Multiplayer) Fixed crash when 1 player escapes and another player searches a room
(Multiplayer) Buster the cat no longer freezes the game after movement
(Multiplayer) Fixed freeze bug when going up from the dark below to a special tile

Changelog 1.25 Hotfix 5:

AI no longer takes amulet with a character who cannot use them
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11 May 2018Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.24
Changelog 1.24: Changed troll event, no longer possible to cancel the event and the player is forced to select a bribe amount. Made wizard amulet event better with new icons and description. Fixed bugs found by kthulhu, thanks. Forum Changelog 1.24 Hotfix1: Spelling corrections.
Changelog 1.24:

Changed troll event, no longer possible to cancel the event and the player is forced to select a bribe amount.
Made wizard amulet event better with new icons and description.
Fixed bugs found by kthulhu, thanks. Forum

Changelog 1.24 Hotfix1:

Spelling corrections. (Thanks Kip Kohlman)
Added gamemode selector. (Suggestions by ClaytonCross)

Changelog 1.24 Hotfix2:

Fixed "Loot" achievement bug
Optimized AI to only use arrows against spider when low on health
Optimized AI to run home when bitten by a vampire

Changelog 1.24 Hotfix3:

Fixed "Play as monster" network AI bug
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03 Mar 2018Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.23
Changelog 1.23: Added new game mode: Catch the magical dodo. Tutorials stay longer before disappearing. Fixed bug with AI pathfinding seeing dlc stair-tiles as a blocking wall. Fixed rare crash bug with next turn logic. Changelog 1.23 HotFix 1: Fixed screen resolution bug when re
Changelog 1.23:

Added new game mode: Catch the magical dodo.
Tutorials stay longer before disappearing.
Fixed bug with AI pathfinding seeing dlc stair-tiles as a blocking wall.
Fixed rare crash bug with next turn logic.

Changelog 1.23 HotFix 1:

Fixed screen resolution bug when resizing window mode.

Changelog 1.23 HotFix 2:

Added camera focus on current player after dodo/spider queen movement.
Fixed Statistics not resetting correct for The Dark Below deck.
Corrected giant worm event shuffling Door deck instead of below deck.
Possible to catch the dodo on a corridor tile.
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03 Mar 2018Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.23
Changelog 1.23: Added new game mode: Catch the magical dodo. Tutorials stay longer before disappearing. Fixed bug with AI pathfinding seeing dlc stair-tiles as a blocking wall. Fixed rare crash bug with next turn logic. Changelog 1.23 HotFix 1: Fixed screen resolution bug when re
Changelog 1.23:

Added new game mode: Catch the magical dodo.
Tutorials stay longer before disappearing.
Fixed bug with AI pathfinding seeing dlc stair-tiles as a blocking wall.
Fixed rare crash bug with next turn logic.

Changelog 1.23 HotFix 1:

Fixed screen resolution bug when resizing window mode.

Changelog 1.23 HotFix 2:

Added camera focus on current player after dodo/spider queen movement.
Fixed Statistics not resetting correct for The Dark Below deck.
Corrected giant worm event shuffling Door deck instead of below deck.
Possible to catch the dodo on a corridor tile.
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29 Jan 2018Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.22
Changelog 1.22: Updated Monogame engine from 3.6.0.1625 -> 3.7.0.1232 (This should fix the alt-tab fullscreen problem) Fixed problem with looting from player/ai corpses. Fixed highscore crash when opening old highscores. Corrected spelling error in explosion event. No longer p
Changelog 1.22:

Updated Monogame engine from 3.6.0.1625 -> 3.7.0.1232 (This should fix the alt-tab fullscreen problem)
Fixed problem with looting from player/ai corpses.
Fixed highscore crash when opening old highscores.
Corrected spelling error in explosion event.
No longer possible to attack a dead player.
(Multiplayer online) Players no longer get kicked from lobby after being inactive for 2 minuttes.
(Multiplayer online) Added Windows notification when a player get his turn playing in window mode.
(Multiplayer online) Fixed pvp combat bug where it reused previous attack stance instead of selected attack stance.
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29 Jan 2018Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.22
Changelog 1.22: Updated Monogame engine from 3.6.0.1625 -> 3.7.0.1232 (This should fix the alt-tab fullscreen problem) Fixed problem with looting from player/ai corpses. Fixed highscore crash when opening old highscores. Corrected spelling error in explosion event. No longer p
Changelog 1.22:

Updated Monogame engine from 3.6.0.1625 -> 3.7.0.1232 (This should fix the alt-tab fullscreen problem)
Fixed problem with looting from player/ai corpses.
Fixed highscore crash when opening old highscores.
Corrected spelling error in explosion event.
No longer possible to attack a dead player.
(Multiplayer online) Players no longer get kicked from lobby after being inactive for 2 minuttes.
(Multiplayer online) Added Windows notification when a player get his turn playing in window mode.
(Multiplayer online) Fixed pvp combat bug where it reused previous attack stance instead of selected attack stance.
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03 Dec 2017Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.21
Changelog 1.21: Added 3 new game modes: Possible to attack and kill other players. Players drop items when dying. Another player plays as a monster in online multiplayer. - Fixed minor highscore amulet bug.
Changelog 1.21:
Added 3 new game modes:

Possible to attack and kill other players.
Players drop items when dying.
Another player plays as a monster in online multiplayer.
- Fixed minor highscore amulet bug.
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03 Dec 2017Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.21
Changelog 1.21: Added 3 new game modes: Possible to attack and kill other players. Players drop items when dying. Another player plays as a monster in online multiplayer. - Fixed minor highscore amulet bug.
Changelog 1.21:
Added 3 new game modes:

Possible to attack and kill other players.
Players drop items when dying.
Another player plays as a monster in online multiplayer.
- Fixed minor highscore amulet bug.
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18 Nov 2017Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.20
Changelog 1.20: Added new game option: Unlimited turns. (Requested by MegaHeat) Added fix to double click event on escape dialog box Added amulet information to highscore Changelog 1.20 HotFix: Fixed save/load bug when DLC is disabled (Multiplayer only) Fixed multiplayer bug with
Changelog 1.20:

Added new game option: Unlimited turns. (Requested by MegaHeat)
Added fix to double click event on escape dialog box
Added amulet information to highscore

Changelog 1.20 HotFix:

Fixed save/load bug when DLC is disabled
(Multiplayer only) Fixed multiplayer bug with invite-friend
(Multiplayer only) Fixed multiplayer bug when server change game modes
(Multiplayer only) Fixed multiplayer bug when server got DLC and clients don't
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18 Nov 2017Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.20
Changelog 1.20: Added new game option: Unlimited turns. (Requested by MegaHeat) Added fix to double click event on escape dialog box Added amulet information to highscore Changelog 1.20 HotFix: Fixed save/load bug when DLC is disabled (Multiplayer only) Fixed multiplayer bug with
Changelog 1.20:

Added new game option: Unlimited turns. (Requested by MegaHeat)
Added fix to double click event on escape dialog box
Added amulet information to highscore

Changelog 1.20 HotFix:

Fixed save/load bug when DLC is disabled
(Multiplayer only) Fixed multiplayer bug with invite-friend
(Multiplayer only) Fixed multiplayer bug when server change game modes
(Multiplayer only) Fixed multiplayer bug when server got DLC and clients don't
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24 Sep 2017Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.19
Changelog 1.19: Added splash screen Save/Load game is now storing card decks and room tile selection Card decks / statistics is resetting correctly when starting a new game Tweaking AI to search less Fixed bug when opening a portcullis without using open ring Fixed spelling error
Changelog 1.19:

Added splash screen
Save/Load game is now storing card decks and room tile selection
Card decks / statistics is resetting correctly when starting a new game
Tweaking AI to search less
Fixed bug when opening a portcullis without using open ring
Fixed spelling errors (Thanks Maroszek)
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24 Sep 2017Developer post
Castle Explorer version 1.19
Changelog 1.19: Added splash screen Save/Load game is now storing card decks and room tile selection Card decks / statistics is resetting correctly when starting a new game Tweaking AI to search less Fixed bug when opening a portcullis without using open ring Fixed spelling error
Changelog 1.19:

Added splash screen
Save/Load game is now storing card decks and room tile selection
Card decks / statistics is resetting correctly when starting a new game
Tweaking AI to search less
Fixed bug when opening a portcullis without using open ring
Fixed spelling errors (Thanks Maroszek)
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Updates & announcements

Changelog 1.32:

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Changelog 1.28:

Dark magic is live with 40% discount!

Content list

Heroes and rings is live with 40% discount!

9 new Heroes ready to confronts the dark castle

4 new mystical rings

Changelog 1.25:

Changelog 1.25 Hotfix 1:

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