About
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Games like Blasphemous
- Other titles in the same genre
- Popular indie releases
- Games with similar mechanics
Good for
- Players who enjoy dark, oppressive atmosphere combined with tight 2D combat
- Metroidvania fans comfortable with challenging parry-based encounters
- Those drawn to unusual artistic direction rooted in historical religious iconography
- Remote Play compatible for couch-adjacent play
Avoid if
- Religious or gore imagery is something you want to avoid
- You prefer faster, more forgiving platformers
- You dislike cryptic environmental storytelling without explicit narrative exposition
- Deliberate, slower combat pacing is not engaging for you
FAQ
Is Blasphemous worth playing in 2026?
If players who enjoy dark, oppressive atmosphere combined with tight 2d combat, Blasphemous holds up well. Check "Avoid if" above for honest caveats before committing.
How long does Blasphemous take to beat?
Main story runtime varies — check the HowLongToBeat link in the sidebar for community-reported hours (Main / Main+Extras / Completionist).