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Skul: The Hero Slayer

PlayStation 4, Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

What works

  • High replayability and variety of builds
  • Challenging and skill-based combat
  • Engaging skull and item customization system
  • Active developer support and updates
  • Appealing pixel art and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep difficulty curve can frustrate some players
  • Some imbalance and rng dependency in builds
  • Limited environmental variety
  • Story is minimal and underdeveloped
  • Lack of accessibility options for some players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Within the blade

  • Dunjungle

  • Nightmare: The Lunatic

  • OVIS LOOP

  • Blade Assault

  • Guidus Zero

More relaxing

Games that feels like Skul: The Hero Slayer but with a more relaxing feel

  • The Rogue Prince of Persia

  • Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

  • Spiritfall

  • Underhero

  • Dead Cells

  • Foregone

More exploratory

Games that feels like Skul: The Hero Slayer but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Hollow Knight

  • Catmaze

  • Chronicles of the Wolf

  • Nyaruru Fishy Fight

  • Super Panda Adventures

  • Gryphon Knight Epic

Less expressive

Games that feels like Skul: The Hero Slayer but with less self-expression and customization

  • Pharaoh Rebirth+

  • The Mummy Demastered

  • MindSeize

  • Momodora III

  • Chasm

  • 3000th Duel

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Skul: The Hero Slayer: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026