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Slain: Back from Hell

A gothic action platformer with weapons that exploit elemental weaknesses

Steel Mantis · Published by Silver Lining Interactive · Released Mar 24, 2016

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 1,816
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
3
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Nov 18, 2016
Minimum PC
1 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 74/100 (critic reviews)

What is Slain: Back from Hell?

This 2D action platformer follows Bathoryn as he fights to free six cursed realms from their overlords. You fight monsters with melee attacks and magic, manage mana, and avoid traps on the way to each realm’s stronghold and boss.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy mastering attack timing and learning trap placements
  • +you prefer action without leveling, grinding, or crafting

Not for you if...

  • −you want forgiving difficulty and little trial and error
  • −you avoid gore and graphic character deaths

What players say

72% of 1,816 reviews are positive

Players praise the detailed pixel art and heavy metal soundtrack. Recent complaints focus on slow, clunky controls, repetitive combat, and deaths that feel unfair.

Screenshots and trailer

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Slain: Back from Hell system requirements

Minimum: 1 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Slain: Back from Hell?

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8
Processor
1.5 Ghz or faster
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
500 MB available space

Does Slain: Back from Hell have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Slain: Back from Hell run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
30
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Slain: Back from Hell use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

1 DLC available.

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