Skul: The Hero Slayer (2021)

Developer: SOUTHPAW GAMES
Publisher: NEOWIZ
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 57,396 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 24 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

Frenetic side-scrolling action where you swap skulls to change abilities on the fly, demanding quick reflexes and adaptation.

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What players say

Players call it scarily addictive and praise the many skulls and build variety. They note a skewed difficulty curve where the early game and final boss are much harder than the middle, and some say the on-screen chaos can make you lose track of your character. The Steam Deck performance is excellent despite an unsupported label.

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