Blasphemous is a punishing 2019 action-platformer blending fast, skill-based hack-and-slash combat with deep, dark narrative exploration. You play as The Penitent One, fighting through the cursed land of Cvstodia to break an eternal cycle of rebirth. Gameplay involves mastering brutal combos, precise platforming, and equipping relics and prayers to overcome grotesque monsters and titanic bosses. Its distinctive feature is the oppressive atmosphere steeped in twisted religious iconography.
The setting is steeped in twisted religious iconography and atmosphere. You assume the role of The Penitent One, the sole survivor of a massacre known as the ‘Silent Sorrow.’ Trapped in an unending cycle of death and rebirth, your quest is to break this eternal damnation and discover the source of the world's anguish.
The atmosphere is characterized by oppressive environments filled with grotesque monsters and titanic bosses, each posing a significant combat challenge.
The gameplay loop centers on exploration, precise platforming, and demanding combat encounters. Success relies on mastering devastating combos and executing brutal finishing moves against your foes.
Key mechanics involve:
The game distinguishes itself through its uncompromising difficulty paired with a rich, dark aesthetic heavily inspired by Spanish religious folklore and art. The narrative is woven deeply into the environment and item descriptions, rewarding players who delve into the lore of The Miracle and the fate of The Penitent One.
This overview pertains to the main game experience. There are currently no officially released DLCs or expansions available for this title.
This adventure is accessible on a wide range of systems, including major consoles, PC, and mobile devices.

Join the Penitent One on his final trial in Blasphemous, with the introduction of the game's final DLC chapter, Wounds of Eventide.

Join forces with Miriam from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night as you seek to solve the mystery of her summoning to the nightmarish lands of Cvstodia.

The Stir of Dawn update is a major, free content update for Blasphemous and has varying release dates on various platforms. This update provides new bosses, areas, tweaks to the base game, a new game+ mode, and a completely new quest.