Roguelite · Action
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Fight through a shifting demon castle as a tiny skeleton who swaps skulls to take on new combat styles and abilities.
Overview
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Skul: The Hero Slayer is a fast 2D action roguelite that reverses the familiar hero-and-monster setup: the player is Skul, a skeleton trying to rescue the Demon King. Swapping Skul’s head changes his moveset, and the game’s many skulls, items, and quintessences encourage experimental builds across procedurally arranged runs.
The Nintendo Switch edition released on October 21, 2021. Its standard U.S. eShop price is $19.99; check the store for current sales. The locally stored image is official Nintendo Store artwork.
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Is it right for you?
Best for: Players looking for action runs that fit a 25–50 min window.
Skip if: You need a low-pressure game or dislike replaying familiar challenges.
What carries between runs
Between runs, persistent unlocks steadily widen your options.
On Switch
Handheld text and controls are comfortable; check this field again before buying for the latest patch notes.
Research checked 2026-07-10 · Official site · Nintendo listing · Cover source