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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.
Released 19 Apr 2026
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.
Developed by Lillymo Games · Published by Lillymo Games
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege has about 110 positive and 6 negative player reviews out of a total 116. We'll add a detailed breakdown here when there are more reviews.
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
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 39 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Website | Official website |
