Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with RPG elements. The game pits players against waves of enemies including aliens, zombies, and giant spiders. Survival depends on unlocking over 30 weapons and 55 perks, which function as RPG-like talents earned through experience points. The 2014 version of Crimsonland includes six quest chapters and five distinct survival modes.Local co-op supports up to four players across all game modes. Weapons and perks unlocked in the quest mode become available in survival modes, allowing for varied builds and strategies. The game tracks progress via Steam leaderboards and achievements.