Item: EverCrawl - Pixelart Roguelite
Rating: 82
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

82/100

Evercrawl takes the essence of a traditional dungeon crawler and streamlines it into a vertical, one-way journey through beautifully gritty pixel art. Unlike many roguelites that feel padded, Evercrawl is lean and mean. Every step you take is a tactical decision, as the floor literally disappears behind you, forcing you into combat and trap encounters.

The class system is the highlight here. Playing as a Paladin feels vastly different from the Mage, requiring you to rethink your movement and resource management entirely. It hits that sweet spot of being easy to pick up for five minutes but having enough depth in its itemization and enemy patterns to reward long-term mastery. If you're a fan of 'one-more-run' games, this is a must-install.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

I'm a sucker for a good grid-based crawler, and Evercrawl does a lot of things right. The vertical movement adds an interesting layer of pressure—you can't just hang around in one spot. The classes actually feel different; playing the Warrior is a completely different tactical exercise than the Mage. It has that 'one more run' quality that most modern roguelites miss because they're too bloated. The pixel art is crisp and nostalgic. It's a bit light on content currently, but the foundation is very solid. It’s worth your time.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Great tactical depth
Diverse character classes
Clean pixel art style

Difficulty spikes can feel unfair
Limited environmental variety
Needs more boss fights

Technical Report

Performance: Very smooth; low battery impact.

Accessibility:

Undo move button
Large UI option

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a turn-based dungeon crawler that fits in your pocket.

Skip if: You hate losing progress when you die.

Similar Games:

Hoplite
Slay the Spire

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 14 Pro
Playtime: 30 hours
Status: Unlocked all classes

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1642146866

$2.99 9+★4.3 21 reviews

Author : Luka Parascandalo

Pubish Date : Sat Oct 15 2022

Last Update Date : Mon Oct 31 2022

Support Languages : N/A

Genres :

Version 1.01Mon Oct 31 2022

- Fixed a bug where attacking the boss with a ranged attack before initiating fight would cause game to crash
- Added option to toggle sound effects
- Fixed a bug where playing audio from a background app would cause game to crash
EverCrawl is a procedurally generated pixelart dungeon crawler in which the only way is forward. Each step, the player has to consider the best of the few available options to make it through without meeting an untimely death. Different items help out in different situations and each of the various player classes have a unique skill to keep them alive and moving forward.
EverCrawl is a very challenging and punishing game however gold collected in each run persists and can be spent to unlock and upgrade classes and items to give you an edge for the next runs! Persist and Prevail!
Features:
- Unlock and Upgrade 7 different classes, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and unique skills
- Fight through 4 different procedurally generated biomes each with different enemies, traps and challenges to overcome
- Unlock and Upgrade different items which can then be found in dungeon runs to help you out of troubling situations
- Unlock and freely swap between several palettes to make the game look the way you like it!
Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
EverCrawl is a procedurally generated pixelart dungeon crawler in which the only way is forward. Each step, the player has to consider the best of the few available options to make it through without meeting an untimely death. Different items help out in different situations and each of the various player classes have a unique skill to keep them alive and moving forward.
EverCrawl is a very challenging and punishing game however gold collected in each run persists and can be spent to unlock and upgrade classes and items to give you an edge for the next runs! Persist and Prevail!
Features:
- Unlock and Upgrade 7 different classes, each with their own strengths, weaknesses and unique skills
- Fight through 4 different procedurally generated biomes each with different enemies, traps and challenges to overcome
- Unlock and Upgrade different items which can then be found in dungeon runs to help you out of troubling situations
- Unlock and freely swap between several palettes to make the game look the way you like it!

Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 21 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 9+

Evercrawl is a simplified yet deep roguelite experience. You move through a bottomless dungeon where you can only move forward or sideways—never back. Choose from different character classes, each with unique abilities, and collect items to survive as long as possible. The grid-based movement turns every encounter into a mini-puzzle of positioning and timing.

Features

Unlockable classes with distinct playstyles

Challenging procedurally generated floors

Retro-inspired pixel art aesthetic

Permadeath with permanent meta-progression

Tips

Choosing Your Class

Start with the Warrior to learn enemy patterns. Once comfortable, switch to the Mage for long-range attacks, but watch your mana! Always prioritize health potions over gold in the early shop stages to ensure a long run.

Promotion Videos

Into the Deep

Gameplays

The Ever-Moving Screen

The screen scrolls upward, meaning you cannot linger. You must decide quickly which path to take: the one with more gold or the one with a safer passage. Collecting 'Scrap' allows you to upgrade your stats between runs.