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Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege

Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer.

95%
of 112 reviews
$9.99
Released: Apr 19, 2026  •  Developer: Lillymo Games  •  Publisher: Lillymo Games

The Developer Says...

The year is 1698. A mysterious figure named Father Pacer has shattered the peace negotiated after the War of the Grand Alliance, obsessively and violently stealing Catholic relics throughout the Holy Roman Empire. Can the ex-soldier-turned-farmer Rudiger protect his people from a power-mad priest and his horde of monsters and minions? Can he become Saint Slayer?

  • A robust, 21-stage single player campaign... 

  • ...that can be played entirely in two-player co-op! 

  • Stunning, gory, and atmospheric NES-era pixel art 

  • Killer 8-bit chiptune soundtrack 

  • Seven intense boss fights 

  • Find and befriend animal familiars 

  • Unlockable upgrades and bonuses galore 

  • Player choice: Help or hurt those in your path! 

  • Rewards multiple playthroughs with challenges, achievements, and passwords

Back of the Box Details

Steam Deck

Verified

DLC

1

DRM/EULA Notices

None

Achievements

None

Ratings

None

Metacritic

None

Content Notices

Online interactivity

Controller Support

PS Xbox

Reviews

95%

Overwhelmingly Positive

Based on 112 reviews


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