Red and the Deadly Sins

Developer / Publisher: Diantong Intelligence Tech. Shanghai Co.,Ltd.

May 15, 2019

Visual

side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
item gated
boss gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

action

Features

no map

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

The interpretation of "The Divine Comedy" mixed with puzzles and allusions under the guise of a simple metroidvania – that's the Red and the Deadly Sins. Help Red – a soldier without past and face – save the world from the lost souls and the ancient sins. Find them... and let them free.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

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Red and the Deadly Sins

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