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2025PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable75 % positive19.50 €

A hack-and-slash roguelite action platformer where each death makes you stronger for the next run. Skill trees and legendary gear offer plenty of customization on the path to confronting the dragon leader Guernian.

  • Runs that play out differently every time
  • Loot and gear
  • Build variety
  • Boss fights as highlights
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Skul: The Hero Slayer

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2021USK 12PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified93 % positive16.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Dragon Is Dead: runs that differ every time, lots of builds to try and gripping boss fights.

A fast-paced 2D action platformer with roguelike runs where you play as a tiny skeleton who swaps skulls to change fighting styles while slaying the human heroes who captured your king.

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