Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege

Released: 4/20/2026

Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer.

Critics

Steam

Score Breakdown

78.6

Critic Average

14 reviews

Steam User Score

117 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-13.7

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

-13.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

6 early (43%)8 launch window (57%)0 late (0%)

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 14)

Jeremy SchepperviaNetto’s Game Room
May 4, 2026Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 92.3/100 · -12.3 pts
A.J. MaciejewskiviaVideo Chums
Apr 26, 2026Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 92.3/100 · -12.3 pts
Corey LyleviaXbox Tavern
Apr 23, 2026Launch window
75/100View review
Steam 92.3/100 · -17.3 pts
Jim SmaleviaGert Lush Gaming
Apr 23, 2026Launch window
82/100View review
Steam 92.3/100 · -10.3 pts
Justin NationviaNindie Spotlight
Apr 22, 2026Launch window
78/100View review
Steam 92.3/100 · -14.3 pts

Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege

Score Breakdown

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