Slain: Back from Hell

Name: Slain: Back from Hell
Rating: 6 (2407 reviews)

Developer: Andrew Gilmour Games, Steel Mantis, Wolf Brew Games

Publisher: Digerati Distribution

Mar 24, 2016

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

boss gated
story gated
linear

Combat

action
parry

Themes

fantasy
gore
gothic
medieval

Summary

Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS4
- Vita
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

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- Differences
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- linear
- Differences
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MV Temperature
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- Differences
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