Skul: The Hero Slayer is a Action game from SOUTHPAW GAMES with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- SOUTHPAW GAMES
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $9.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+ Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7+ Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: DirectX 9.1+ or OpenGL 3.2+
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X 10.12+ Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: MacBook, MacBook Pro or iMac 2012 or later
- Recommended
- OS: Mac OS X 10.12+ Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: MacBook, MacBook Pro or iMac 2012 or later
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: Ubuntu Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750 or better Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2+
- Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu Processor: Dual core from Intel or AMD at 2.8 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better Storage: 2 GB available space Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.2+
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Skul: The Hero Slayer is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, replayable, pixel art, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want pixel art, chaotic fun, boss rush, and replayable.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
Steam review snapshots
The bosses feel impossible the first time you fight them, but as you learn the patterns they become more like familiar friends.9/10 overall Really fun game, lots of classes and item builds so high replay value Dark mirror has so much DLC content…This game runs amazing on Steam Deck played over 40 hours of it and love it.Just like Dead Cells, the pixel art is awesome, but it is on a whole other level here because of the character…Why it fits
Good fit if you want boss rush challenge, replayability, pixel art, and controller-friendly play. It stands out for its boss rush focus, replayable structure, pixel art style, and chaotic fun.
Who might skip it
Skip if you dislike repetition or grind.