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Slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and nightmarish creatures in this dark and bloody retro-inspired action platformer.
Released 10 Mar 2026
Slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and nightmarish creatures in this dark and bloody retro-inspired action platformer. Uncover secrets, acquire powerful artifacts, and face challenging bosses in the Haunted Lands.
Developed by alevgor · Published by Alawar









Haunted Lands has about 206 positive and 58 negative player reviews out of a total 264. We'll add a detailed breakdown here when there are more reviews.
Step into the blood-soaked Haunted Lands, a retro-inspired action platformer filled with hidden secrets and hardcore challenges. Choose from six unique characters, each fitting a different playstyle. Delve into perilous burial grounds crawling with evil spirits and nightmarish abominations. Acquire powerful artifacts to confront these horrors and find new ways to approach battles.
Haunted Lands is a solo-developed project by Alevgor, where every system, encounter, and detail is built by one developer.
Unique Heroes: Choose one of six playable characters. Some prefer to demolish monsters from a safe distance, while others excel in close combat. Each has their own abilities and playstyle.
Dangerous Locations: Explore the ruins of the old crypts and tombs filled with evil spirits and otherworldly monsters. Blast your way through hordes of enemies, their elite versions, and challenging bosses.
Powerful Artifacts: Acquire artifacts to enhance your abilities, offering new ways to confront the horrors of the burial grounds. The most powerful items can change your character's skills entirely.
Hardcore Challenges: Find every secret hidden in the Haunted Lands, complete every objective, and leave behind nothing but corpses. Dare you descend into the very abyss of hell and come back unscathed?

| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Steam Deck | Verified |
| Achievements | 35 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |