Sylva: Curse of the Demon Woods

Developer / Publisher: Alessandro Castiglione

Mar 4, 2026

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map

Features

multiple endings

Sub-Genre

Souls-like

Summary

Take the role of a nameless knight seeking repentance in a God-forsaken village in Sylva - Curse of the Demon Woods, a game about inner and outward exploration, chivalric action, featuring Metroidvania and Souls-like elements with a heavy focus on narrative and worldbuilding.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Sylva: Curse of the Demon Woods

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