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Two demon sisters explore a vast realm, switching between gun and whip combat as they gather bones to revive their lord.
Released 26 Mar 2025
Swap Gun-and-Whip Sisters
Rescue Your Fallen Sister
Collect Maxim's Bones
Take control of the demon sisters Kirika and Masha as they attempt to revive their Demon Lord Maxim and rebuild their castle in this 2D action Metroidvania adventure!
Developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD. · Published by INTI CREATES CO., LTD.








Demon sisters Kirika and Masha journey through the Demon Realm to collect the scattered bones of their lord, Maxim, and restore his castle. As they find and revive his vassals, those allies help expand the castle’s support features.
Kirika attacks from a distance with demonic guns, while Masha fights up close with a whip. Switch between them to adapt to enemies and obstacles, use energy-powered sub-weapons, and rescue a sister if she falls. The game can also be played in single-player or co-op.
Explore connected areas, search for hidden passages and treasure, solve environmental puzzles, and revisit routes with newly unlocked abilities. Collecting Maxim’s bones raises the sisters’ levels and unlocks skills; enemy and chest drops provide sub-weapons and enhancements that can be upgraded, combined, and customized. Choose from several play styles and change the difficulty at any time.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its detailed pixel art, the sisters’ distinct combat styles, and the option to explore and fight together in co-op. Some also appreciate the movement abilities and sub-weapon customization. Critical reviews frequently describe exploration as confusing or drawn out, and mention backtracking, inventory clutter, and progression gates as sources of friction.
■A Demonic Metroidvania Adventure
"Gal Guardians: Servants of the Dark" is a true metroidvania sequel to the classic-style action game "Gal Guardians: Demon Purge." Two new characters, Kirika and Masha, take the stage with unique playstyles, and you'll need to switch between the two at will in order to fully explore the vast areas and take down enemies and bosses.
■Search the vast Demon Realm to revive your allies
Search for hidden passages, trap doors, and solve puzzles throughout the Demon Realm to collect the scattered bones of the Demon Lord Maxim.
Each sub-weapon and ability you unlock will open up new routes and strategies, requiring every tool at your disposal to fully explore.
As you find and revive Maxim's vassals, they will help strengthen your home base, the Demon Lord's castle. Rebuilding it will provide bonus support features to assist your journey.
Fill out the colorful cast of vassals and see their personalities shine in story cutscenes that play throughout the game.
■Swap between sisters in Demonic action gameplay
Older sister Kirika attacks from a distance with demonic guns while her younger sister Masha covers close ranges with her whip.
They can spend demonic energy to attack with different sub-weapons as well, but it is crucial to switch between the two as the situation changes.
Should one of the sisters be defeated, you can bring her back to life by returning to her location and using "Sister Rescue" to revive her.
■Collect mountains of items
Enemies and treasure chests will earn you consumable items, sub-weapons, and passive enhancements called "Demon Relics" as random drops.
You'll use these items to unlock new special abilities for the sisters and access new areas of the map.
Sub-weapons can be combined and crafted to customize their power, making use of items you wouldn't otherwise need.
Gather, craft, and enhance to power up on your journey.
■Choose the play "Style" that's right for you
Servants of the Dark inherits the "Style" system of its predecessor, allowing you choose between "Casual," "Veteran," and "Legend."
You can switch Styles at any time, and all of the game's content is available no matter what you choose.
Feel free to choose the one that best fits the experience you want on any given day, for a chill time or a challenging endeavor.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 37 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |
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