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Blasphemous

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox
The Game Kitchen / Team17

Genre: メトロイドヴァニア

Game Overview

Blasphemous builds its Metroidvania around Catholic iconography from Andalusia — self-flagellation, penitence, and martyrdom rendered as both enemy design and narrative structure. The Penitent One's pixel art and the brutal parry-timing combat made it a standout. Switch, PS4, Xbox, PC. GPA scores it high on Dark World and Action — the Metroidvania with the most distinctive thematic identity in the genre.

Game Characteristics

Dystopian Setting
90%
Dark
85%
High Difficulty
80%
Action
78%
Graphics
72%
Existential Themes
65%
Puzzle
58%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Intermediates to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner
30
Intermediate
58 ✓
Advanced
80 ✓

Keywords

metroidvaniaダーク世界観parry mechanics宗教美術スペイン産インディー

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Dystopian Setting
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Dark
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High Difficulty
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Action
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Graphics
72%
Existential Themes
65%
Puzzle
58%

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About "Blasphemous"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

ブラスフェマス（Blasphemous） leads with its メトロイドヴァニア identity, anchored by the core feel of "Blasphemous builds its Metroidvania around Catholic iconography from Andalusia — self-flagellation, penitence, and mar…." The headline profile reads Dystopian Setting 90% / Dark 85% / High Difficulty 80%, making it a strong pick for fans of Dystopian Setting and Dark. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "ブラスフェマス（Blasphemous）" by using its feel of metroidvania, ダーク世界観, and parry mechanics as the primary lens, weighting Dystopian Setting and Dark most heavily. Top similar titles include "ブラスフェマス2（Blasphemous 2）", "アンサイトッド（Unsighted）", "ソルト・アンド・サンクチュアリ（Salt and Sanctuary）".