Underplayed Gems

Slain: Back from Hell (2016)

Slain: Back from Hell cover
Developer
Steel Mantis
Publisher
Silver Lining Interactive
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 2,403 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A punishing, heavy-metal fueled side-scroller where every death is gruesome and every victory feels hard-earned.

gothicdark fantasydifficultatmosphericviolentfast-pacedretroheavy metal

What players say

Players praise the pixel art and metal soundtrack, while calling it a satisfying and challenging Metroidvania with well-designed environments.

Trailer

Screenshots

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