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Demon Runner The Forsaken

Demon Runner The Forsaken is a side-scrolling Metroidvania about earning another chance at life by escaping the underworld.

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Released

Demon Runner The Forsaken is a single-player 2D Metroidvania built around difficult platforming, soul-funded rescues and abilities that open the way out of the underworld.

Release
Released · Steam: Oct 19, 2021
Single-player
Supported
Online co-op
Not verified
Local co-op
Not verified
Perspective
2D side-scrolling
Platform
PC / Steam
Operating systems
Windows
VR
Not verified
Developer
Blue Slayer Gaming
Publisher
Blue Slayer Gaming
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Steam store artwork for Demon Runner The Forsaken.
Game image from official Steam page
ActionAction-AdventurePlatformerDungeon CrawlerMetroidvaniaPrecision Platformer2.5DDarkDark FantasyMedievalIndieLinearMultiple EndingsSingleplayerRunner

Dungeon crawler

About Demon Runner The Forsaken

Varcasium gathers souls to release imprisoned entities. Their granted abilities are needed for progress and reaching secret areas, tying exploration to rescue rather than simply collecting currency.

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What makes it worth a look?

  • Explore thirty levels across five difficulty settings, with two possible endings.
  • The included soundtrack contains the game’s music and an unused bonus track.

Is this game right for you or your group?

  • Demanding platforming Even the easy setting is designed to be punishing; full controller support is available.

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