Ghoulboy – Dark Sword of Goblin is a Action, Adventure, Casual game from Serkan Bakar with a 62% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Serkan Bakar
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $4.99
- Review signal
- 62% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP2 or newer
Processor: 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
Memory: 128 MB RAM
Graphics: 256 Mb
Storage: 460 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible Sound - Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7,10
Processor: 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 256 Mb
Storage: 460 MB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 Compatible Sound
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Ghoulboy – Dark Sword of Goblin is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, pixel art, controller friendly, and exploration.
Best for players who want pixel art, strong atmosphere, gothic, and boss rush.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
gothic
SettingGothic spaces, monsters, or architecture shape the mood.
deckbuilding
Play styleCard choices, deck shape, and synergies matter.
Steam review snapshots
Ghoulboy is a retro platformer, the level design has a gothic feel to it and the environments look like something that would…The boomerang is largely useless, but the spear can be thrown at walls to create stepping stones and reach ledges that are…There are a lot of hidden areas too, and it's fun to try to find them all.Bosses are not hard, especially if you have all 3 upgrades.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.