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Crim Ludus

Hawk Vision Games LLC

Crim Ludus is a 1v1 PvPvE arena game with realtime grid-based movement and top-down combat. Battle rival mages and monster hordes where positioning and strategy decide survival. Fight online or master the offline Horde mode.

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Crim Ludus is a grim-dark PvPvE arena game where enslaved mages are forced to battle beneath a world ruled by demons. Fight in deadly arena matches that combine realtime grid-based movement, strategic spellcasting, and relentless monster hordes in a brutal test of positioning and survival.

In Crim Ludus, every tile matters.

Realtime Grid-Based Combat

Movement is deliberate and tactical. Dodge incoming spells, control space, trap opponents, and outmaneuver both enemy players and invading monsters in fast-paced arena combat where positioning is often more important than raw power. Image caption here

PvPvE Arena Battles

Face off in intense 1v1 battles while surviving against growing hordes of creatures that threaten everyone in the arena. Use the chaos to your advantage, lure enemies into danger, or survive long enough to become the last mage standing. Image caption here

Offline Horde Mode

Train your skills in a standalone Horde mode inspired by the final battles fought before humanity was driven underground. Survive escalating waves of monsters, choose powerful upgrades between rounds, and endure increasingly deadly demonic assaults. Image caption here

Unlockable Skins & Challenges

Complete challenges and prove your mastery in the arena to unlock cosmetic rewards. Earn visual upgrades through your accomplishments as you carve your legacy beneath a world ruled by demons. Image caption here

Dark Fantasy World

Enter a shattered world ruled by demons, where enslaved mages are forced into gladiatorial combat for entertainment. Explore grim-dark arenas filled with lava, ruins, occult imagery, and the remains of fallen civilizations. Image caption here

Strategic Spellcasting

Master a growing arsenal of spells and abilities designed around area control, timing, and tactical decision-making. Every fight becomes a battle of prediction, positioning, and survival. Image caption here

Key Features

  • Realtime grid-based movement and combat
  • Competitive 1v1 PvPvE arena battles
  • Offline Horde survival mode
  • Unlockable skins earned through challenges and gameplay
  • Tactical spellcasting and positioning-focused combat
  • Grim-dark fantasy atmosphere
  • Dynamic monster hordes that impact every match
  • Top-down arena gameplay inspired by classic RPGs and retro PvP games

The cunning prevail.

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  1. Crim LudusSteam announcement

    New Gameplay Trailer

    Today, Crim Ludus was featured in 80 Level’s Games of the Week! To go along with the feature, we’ve been hard at work updating the game’s screenshots and putting together a…

  2. Crim LudusSteam announcement

    Playtest Extened until 8/25

    Join the Oathfallen To make up for the previous invite issues, the Crim Ludus Playtest has been extended through 8/25. For the final day of the playtest, I’ve also enabled the…

  3. Crim LudusSteam announcement

    Join the Crim Ludus August Playtest

    Welcome Challengers! We're opening up a limited Crim Ludus Playtest from August 21–23! This is an early look at the game, and we're looking for feedback on the core gameplay,…

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