Blasphemous — Is It Worth Playing?

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia.

Sep 10, 2019Horrorby The Game Kitchen$2.49
Quick verdict Blasphemous is trending on Steam right now. It's on our trending radar. If you enjoy Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together, it's an easy one to check out.

About Blasphemous

A foul curse has fallen upon the land of Cvstodia and all its inhabitants - it is simply known as The Miracle. Play as The Penitent One - a sole survivor of the massacre of the ‘Silent Sorrow’. Trapped in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, it’s down to you to free the world from this terrible fate and reach the origin of your anguish. Explore this nightmarish world of twisted religion and discover its many secrets hidden deep inside. Use devastating combos and brutal executions to smite the hordes of grotesque monsters and titanic bosses, all ready to rip you limb from limb. Locate and equip relics, rosary beads and prayers that call on the powers of the heavens to aid you in your quest to break your eternal damnation. Explore a Non-Linear World: Overcome fearsome enemies and deadly traps as you venture through a variety of different landscapes, and search for redemption in the dark gothic world of Cvstodia. Brutal Combat: Release the power of Mea Culpa, a sword born from guilt itself, to slaughter your foes. Acquire devastating new combos and special moves as you purge all in your path. Executions: Unleash your wrath and relish in the gory dismemberment of your adversaries - all in beautifully rendered, pixel-perfect execution animations. Customise Your Build: Discover and equip Relics, Rosary Beads, Prayers and Sword Hearts to give you the new abilities and stat boosts you need to survive. Experiment with different combinations to suit your playstyle. Intense Boss Battles: Hordes of gigantic, twisted creatures stand between you and your goal. Learn how they move, survive their devastating attacks and emerge victorious. Unlock the Mysteries of Cvstodia: The world is full of tormented souls. Some offer you aid, some may ask for something in return. Uncover the stories and fates of these tortured characters to gain rewards and a deeper understanding of the dark world you inhabit.

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Key Stats

Genre
Horror
Developer
The Game Kitchen
Release
Sep 10, 2019
Price
$2.49

Should You Play Blasphemous?

Who it's for: fans of Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together.

A foul curse has fallen upon the land of Cvstodia and all its inhabitants - it is simply known as The Miracle. Play as The Penitent One - a sole survivor of the massacre of the ‘Silent Sorrow’. Trapped in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, it’s down to you to free the world from this terrible fate and reach the origin of your anguish. Explore this nightmarish world of twisted religion and discover its many secrets hidden deep inside. Use devastating combos and brutal executions to smite the hordes of grotesque monsters and titanic bosses, all ready t…

Blasphemous is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's on our trending radar right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS *: Windows 7 64-bit · Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II x2 550 · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 260 or Radeon HD 4850 · Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 · Processor: Intel Core i5-750 or AMD Phenom II x4 945 · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 650 or Radeon HD 5770 · Storage: 4 GB available space

Blasphemous — Frequently Asked Questions

When does Blasphemous release?
Blasphemous released on Sep 10, 2019 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is Blasphemous?
Blasphemous is a Horror game. Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia.
Is Blasphemous multiplayer or co-op?
No — Blasphemous is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is Blasphemous on Steam Deck or consoles?
Blasphemous runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does Blasphemous cost?
Blasphemous is priced at $2.49 on Steam.
What are Blasphemous's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is Blasphemous worth playing in 2026?
If you enjoy Horror games like Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together, yes. It's on our trending radar.
Who made Blasphemous?
Blasphemous is developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17.
What games is Blasphemous similar to?
Blasphemous sits alongside Horror games such as Shift At Midnight, Buckshot Roulette, Backrooms: Escape Together.
What platforms is Blasphemous on?
Blasphemous is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.

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