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2021 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 16.79 € 👍 93 % Very positive, 54,901 reviews on Steam

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.

What defines Skul: The Hero Slayer:

  • Fantasy setting
  • Strong character progression
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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