Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege (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.

Platform Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Adventure Indie Arcade Action 2d co-op campaign deliberately retro action platformerXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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Unpretentious, plot-driven, grave and nostalgic.

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Life is XboxApr 202690/100
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege proves you don’t need a million-dollar budget to make a fun, challenging, and downright gorgeous game. Its 2D sprite presentation is clean, well animated, and reminds me of the early-nineties Super NES games. Despite its short playtime, it’s fun to replay, has multiple difficulty modes, and tons of achievements to keep you replaying for hours.
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PS4Blog.netApr 20268.5/10
Fun NES-inspired 2D action game set in late-17th-century Europe that pays homage to the Castlevania and The Legend of Zelda series
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Lords Of Gaming Subeg DhaliwalApr 20268.5/10
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is more than just a love letter to the NES games of yesteryear. It is a tight action platformer that stands on its own two feet. Between the gorgeous pixel art, the banging chiptune soundtrack, and a move set that truly rewards mastery. Saint Slayer is a gritty and rewarding experience that captures retro nostalgia while also creating a potential new lane for Lillymo. If you love old-school side-scrolling adventures, do not let this game pass you by.
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Push SquareSammy BarkerApr 20267/10
If we had any real criticism, it’s that the jump can be a little stiff, sometimes locking you into a vertical leap if you’re not precise with your direction at the moment of ascent. It’s not a big deal – git gud, right? – but it does stick out a teensy bit during the last few levels, where you need to be spot-on.
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NintendoWorldReportJordan RudekApr 20267/10
In more ways than one, it's not for the faint of heart, but those seeking a retro-style challenge in 8-bit packaging will very likely enjoy the ride. While not all of its design choices land flush, the overall journey makes for a fun afternoon. A co-op mode made me wonder whom I might subject to this punishing experience, but once through was enough for me to hit my cursing quota for the year.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Lillymo Games
Publisher: Lillymo Games
Released: April 20, 2026
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective: Side view
Engine: GameMaker

IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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