Underplayed Gems

Gal Guardians: Demon Purge (2023)

Gal Guardians: Demon Purge cover
Developer
INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.0 of 5, 1,375 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

This is a frantic 2D action-adventure where you swap between two sisters with distinct abilities, exploring a gothic castle and fighting tough bosses in a cute but dark pixel-art world.

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What players say

Players say it plays like classic Castlevania, not a metroidvania, with stage-based progression and no map to track collectibles. The lack of a tracker makes 100% completion tedious and forces a guide. Online co-op is a highlight, bosses are fair, and the difficulty can spike early, though it eases as skills unlock. Opinions are split on the horny fan service and the overall design feeling dated.

Trailer

Screenshots

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