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Krater
The Vault · 2012

Krater

A witty post-apocalyptic party RPG, undone by its mechanics.
DeveloperFatshark
PublisherFatshark
Released2012
action-RPG
Post-ApocalypticParty-BasedIndie

Krater is a 2012 post-apocalyptic action-RPG by Swedish studio Fatshark. Set in a ravaged, mostly underground Sweden, it uses a top-down, party-based approach (three members from the start) with an implant-based upgrade system. It released on PC.

Screenshots5 shots
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In the News3 mentions
Jun 122012
KRATER Now Available for PC on Steam
Fatshark's post-apocalyptic squad RPG KRATER, set in a ruined Sweden where death carries real weight, is out now on PC via Steam.
Release
May 242012
KRATER Beta Testing Has Started
Fatshark's squad-based post-apocalyptic RPG KRATER enters beta weeks ahead of release, letting testers explore more of the world and the squad system.
Industry
May 72012
Fatshark Wants Your Help Naming KRATER’s Weapons
Fatshark asks the community to help name three weapons in its squad-based RPG KRATER after a designer mix-up left them nameless.
Industry
How to Play TodayYour options for running this game in 2026
Original Hardware
A Windows PC; sold on Steam.
Modern Re-release
Available on Steam.
Game Record
PlatformPC (Windows)
DeveloperFatshark
PublisherFatshark
Genreaction-RPG
ReviewedJune 23, 2012
RestoredJune 5, 2026