Castle Clamber

Released: Apr 12, 2018
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Last updated: 12 Sep 2026, 23:44 GMT

Updates & announcements

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15 May 2020Developer post
Potions!
The latest update for Castle Clamber is now live! Here's a summary of what's included: New features: New potion power ups with a variety of effects, each with its own advantage or disadvantage in different situations More achievements Updated background artwork Revamped menus wit
The latest update for Castle Clamber is now live! Here's a summary of what's included:
New features:

New potion power ups with a variety of effects, each with its own advantage or disadvantage in different situations
More achievements
Updated background artwork
Revamped menus with full controller support
Analogue controller input now affects player movement
Multi-threaded map loader for buttery smooth transitions
Fixes:

Removed bbcode from news ticker
Prevent showing incorrect level time if no personal best found
Fix players sticking to crates when pushing them off the edge of a platform
Fix players falling through more than one floor when dropping through a platform and touching a wall
Fix being able to infinitely farm the Magic Hat for points
Game is paused automatically when opening the steam overlay
Game is paused automatically if a controller is disconnected
Game starts in full screen mode when running steam in big picture
The most notable addition is the new potions - these drop at random from defeated enemies or broken crates. Collect one by running over it, and it'll cast its spell for a limited time. Each colour potion has a different effect which can help (or hinder!) the player in a given situation. Keep an eye on the duration icon at the bottom of the screen to see when it runs out.
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Also in this update is full controller support for Xbox controllers and direct input devices, thanks to the updated navigation control for the menus. Now you can easily enjoy Castle Clamber from the couch in big picture mode in Steam!
We really appreciate all the feedback we get, so make sure to let us know what you think! Thanks for playing, and happy clambering!
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09 May 2020Developer post
Beta 1.5 available - Test the potions update!
The 1.5 update is now available in beta for anyone who owns the game. This feature update adds new potions which give the player an array of special abilities! Also in the update is a revamped menu layout with full controller support as well as a selection of bug fixes and perfor
25 Apr 2020Developer post
1.4.1922 Released
Another small patch, which addresses the following issues: Round timer now pauses when the game is paused Map 2 - 26 wasn't teleporting players correctly Fixed some crashes in rare cases where animations were played on dead entities This update also introduces a new file format f
Another small patch, which addresses the following issues:

Round timer now pauses when the game is paused
Map 2 - 26 wasn't teleporting players correctly
Fixed some crashes in rare cases where animations were played on dead entities
This update also introduces a new file format for maps, as well as some other under-the-hood changes in preparation for the next feature update, 1.5.
As always thanks for playing, and be sure to leave any feedback!
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15 Apr 2020Developer post
Patch 1.4.1921 Released
This is a small patch that addresses user reported crashes which can happen in some edge cases. It also includes a few tweaks to some maps here and there to improve quality. If you were having issues before please try out this version and let us know your experience! Many thanks,
09 Apr 2020Developer post
Update 1.4.1919 Released
This is a small update which brings the library, xygine, used by Castle Clamber up to date. The latest version addresses the way memory was assigned to sprite animations and shader uniform bindings. Happy Clambering!
18 Feb 2020Developer post
Update 1.4.1918 for Windows and macOS
This update rolls up some fixes released by the support libraries used by Castle Clamber, generally small improvements in reliability and performance. Happy clambering!
05 Feb 2020Developer post
Update 1.4.1917
This is a small release which attempts to address some user reported bugs such as random crashes around level 20. Be sure to leave any feedback you might have!
25 Jan 2020Developer post
Update 1.4.1911 Released
This update is a fairly large overhaul to the game mode, bringing fixes, tweaks and whole new features. The change list includes: All new renderer featuring 3D effects and real time lighting New animations Improved physics Many bug fixes and performance improvements incorporated
This update is a fairly large overhaul to the game mode, bringing fixes, tweaks and whole new features. The change list includes:

All new renderer featuring 3D effects and real time lighting
New animations
Improved physics
Many bug fixes and performance improvements incorporated from the latest version of xygine
New steam features such as network play via remote play together and rich presence
Updated game play with added high score challenges and time trial leaderboards
New enemies and bonuses
More achievements
Hopefully you'll have fun with the new features, especially the time trial - as always if you have any feedback please comment! Happy Clambering!
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18 Jan 2020Developer post
Beta 1.4.1910 for macOS and Windows available
It's been a while, so it was time to give Castle Clamber a bit of love. The most notable change is the brand new renderer which is now 2.5D and supports fancy dynamic lighting effects! Networking has been completely overhauled too, opting to take advantage of Steam's Remote Play
27 Nov 2018Developer post
Version 1.3.1906 now available on the beta branch
We're trying out some new netcode in Castle Clamber, starting with a client side update which should make everything feel a little less laggy. If you want to check it out and offer some feedback, please do! Simply right click on the game in your library, choose Properties and opt
18 Nov 2018Developer post
Update 1.2.1901 Released - multiplayer fixes.
Fresh out of beta this latest version fixes connectivity issues for online multiplayer, for those who were having trouble with the old lobby system. Collision detection has also been tweaked, as well as compatibility testing been carried out with macOS 10.14 Mojave. The main menu
10 Nov 2018Developer post
Beta 1.2.1873 Released for Windows and macOS
This version has improved online multiplayer match making, which should also work cross platform between Windows and mac. It also uses the latest version of the xygine framework which includes updates to the collision detection. To get the beta just right click on the game in you
06 Nov 2018Developer post
Multiplayer online - Public beta released
Unfortunately a few users have reported difficulties playing online which we've narrowed down to a problem with Steam match making and an incompatability with the enet networking library which Castle Clamber uses. We're currently working on overhauling the network play side of th
16 Jun 2018Developer post
Update 1.1.1811
This small update fixes a few cosmetic issues such as incorrect tiles in some maps on the East Wing, and UI graphics appearing on top of the game ending animation.
09 May 2018Developer post
1.1.1799 Content Update Released
This update not only aims to squash bugs and improve stability, but includes a host of new content: 3 New Enemies: Swoop the Owl, Doris Poopsnail and Proximity Mines All new tutorial to introduce the controls and gameplay, available from the main menu Overhauled maps and graphics
This update not only aims to squash bugs and improve stability, but includes a host of new content:

3 New Enemies: Swoop the Owl, Doris Poopsnail and Proximity Mines
All new tutorial to introduce the controls and gameplay, available from the main menu
Overhauled maps and graphics, new layout for the West Wing, and new sound effects
Two new achievements: First Steps and Two Can Play That Game
Thanks as always goes to everyone who offered feedback and testing, happy clambering!
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21 Apr 2018Developer post
Build 1.0.1375 Released
The update includes: Fixed Memory corruption in data shared between threads Improved performance with render textures Changed initialisation sequence of Steam servers in multiplayer Added highlighting of clickable items in the Help menu The next update will hopefully be the first
The update includes:

Fixed Memory corruption in data shared between threads
Improved performance with render textures
Changed initialisation sequence of Steam servers in multiplayer
Added highlighting of clickable items in the Help menu
The next update will hopefully be the first content update, including new characters and maps!
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14 Apr 2018Developer post
Version 1.0.1357 Now live
This update brings a few bug fixes, as well as polishes the menu system slightly. Thanks to everyone who offered feedback! Fixes: Killing the Squire while wearing the crown now counts towards the achievement Player rubber banding has been severely reduced when dropping through th
This update brings a few bug fixes, as well as polishes the menu system slightly. Thanks to everyone who offered feedback!
Fixes:

Killing the Squire while wearing the crown now counts towards the achievement
Player rubber banding has been severely reduced when dropping through the bottom of levels
Dropping non-explosive crates on enemies has a much higher chance of defeating them
Menu Improvements:

UI now has a custom cursor
Help(?) menu button now highlights when the mouse cursor is over it
The help menu now has a button to access the advanced options (which are still available by pressing F1)
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12 Apr 2018Developer post
Small update
Thanks to everyone who made this a great launch day! I've just released a small update to fix leaderboards potentially hanging in the in-game viewer when selecting 'Friends only' view, bringing the version to 1.0.1325. Thanks for playing, and I look forward to adding new features