Prepare your holy water and sharpen your steel—the hunt is about to begin.
Lillymo Games has officially announced that Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege will be launching on Monday, April 20th, 2026. This retro-inspired, blood-soaked action-platformer is coming to PC (Steam), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and the upcoming Switch 2.
The Holy War Begins
Set against the dark backdrop of late-17th-century Europe, you play as Rudiger, an ex-soldier forced out of retirement to save the Holy Roman Empire. Your target? The corrupt Father Pacer, a priest who has unleashed a demonic uprising to cement his own power.
Equipped with the titular Spear of Sacrilege, you’ll navigate a world filled with crunchy pixelated gore and a haunting gothic atmosphere that feels like a long-lost NES classic.
Key Gameplay Features:
- Classic Challenge: Heavily inspired by the original Castlevania, featuring locked jump arcs, stiff movement, and deliberate, tactical combat.
- Massive Scope: Fight your way through 21 handcrafted stages and face down 7 monstrous bosses.
- Co-Op Chaos: Play the entire campaign in 2-player local co-op. Be careful, though—friendly fire is active, making your spear just as dangerous to your partner as it is to the demons.
- Upgrades & Secrets: Unlock animal familiars, new abilities, and power-ups to help you survive.
- Player Choice: Your actions matter. Help or hurt those you encounter to influence the story and reach multiple endings.
From the Minds of Lillymo
Developed by Barry Johnson and written by Colin Moriarty (known for Sacred Symbols and Twin Breaker), Saint Slayer is a love letter to the 8-bit era. It combines the punishing difficulty of the past with modern refinements like adjustable difficulty and accessibility options.
“I specifically wanted to make a game that felt like Castlevania (1)… the stiffness and restriction allow us to lock into a gameplay experience that we don’t see as often anymore.” — Barry Johnson, Lead Developer
Release Details at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Release Date | April 20, 2026 |
| Platforms | PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series, Switch, Switch 2 |
| Genre | 2D Action-Platformer / Hack-and-Slash |
| Multiplayer | 2-Player Local Co-op (with friendly fire) |
| Demo | Available now on Steam |
Can’t wait until April? You can check out the updated and enhanced demo on Steam right now during Steam Next Fest to get a taste of the chiptune soundtrack and spear-thrusting action.
Find out more here – https://www.lillymogames.com
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