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The Night Crawler

Grab your flashlight and set out on a charming little journey to gather nocturnal insects for your terrarium. Keep your eyes open as you never know what mysterious species you might stumble upon...

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The Night CrawlerDiscover th Enchanting world of Noctural Insects

Your terrarium awaits! Grab your flashlight and embark on a delightful journey to create a new home for tiny, fascinating creatures.

Collect and feed

Fill your terrarium with a variety of insects.

Take on the role of a caretaker, ensuring your little companions are well-fed.

Quests and Notes

Let your quests and journal guide your progression.

Earn coins and unlock new insects by completing missions.

Upgrade Your Gear

Purchase upgrades to make the hunt phase a breeze.

Lot of Steam Achievements

The game has a lot of Steam achievements for you to unlock. We value your time, so every achievement is designed to be fun and attainable. No endless grinding required!

Accessible Experience

Tailor the game to your preferences or abilities: You can adjust the time limit and light radius of your torchlight.

easy and relaxing gameplay

All you need is a mouse or trackpad. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

A tiny "One sitting" game

If you focus on the main quests and journal, you can complete the game in a single session.

Insects

What you do in The Night Crawler:

The hunt: Click to collect insects during night hunt phases, you can only see around your mouse!

The house: Learn facts about your discoveries; manage your creatures' appetite by feeding them; complete quests and earn money to buy food and gear.

The Night Crawler does not offer:

A simulation.

Exploration or movement: it’s a mouse only game!

Hours of gameplay: It’s a tiny game, fully finishable in under an hour.

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