Castle In The Darkness: A Challenging Metroidvania Adventure

9/14/2026, 2:50:12 AM

Release date: 2/5/2015

Tags: #metroidvania #indie #platformer #action #difficult #pixel-graphics #adventure #rpg

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¥ 598 (JPY)

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$9.99 (USD)

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Global Price: $9.99
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Key highlight

Embark on a challenging Metroidvania adventure as a lone knight to rescue a princess and restore peace to a kingdom under siege. Developed by Matt Kap and published by Nicalis, Inc., it features pixel art and classic gam

Who this is for

A challenging Metroidvania action game with charming pixel art and a satisfying difficulty curve. It offers a great balance of exploration and combat, with plenty of replayability.

Details

Overview

Castle In The Darkness plunges players into the war-torn kingdom of Alexandria. Following a brutal attack by an evil sorcerer, the royal guard is decimated, and the princess is missing. You step into the boots of a lone knight, the sole survivor, who awakens amidst the chaos. Armed with only your sword, you must embark on a perilous quest to rescue the princess and restore peace to your ravaged homeland.

Highlights

Developed by Matt Kap, known for his art contributions to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, and published by Nicalis, Inc.
Features a vast world inspired by the golden era of video games, offering a rich exploration experience.
This title supports Steam Achievements and Steam Trading Cards, with multiplayer functionality available.

Who It's For

Fans of challenging platformers and Metroidvania-style games will find a lot to love here. Players who appreciate pixel art graphics and a classic adventure narrative will also be drawn to Castle In The Darkness. Those seeking a difficult but rewarding experience will feel right at home.

Game Info

Castle In The Darkness is a paid title released on February 5, 2015. It is developed by Matt Kap and Nicalis, Inc., with Nicalis, Inc. also serving as the publisher. The game is categorized as a Metroidvania, Indie, Platformer, and Action game, with a notable emphasis on difficulty. It supports English language and includes features like multiplayer, Steam Achievements, and Steam Trading Cards. The game is rated for all ages.