The Last Faith (v2.2.0 & ALL DLC)

Eryk wakes in a decaying kingdom with his memory fractured and his sanity slipping away, setting a grim clock on every revelation he uncovers. The Last Faith blends side-scrolling Metroidvania exploration with the deliberate, punishing combat of a soulslike, wrapped in lavish gothic pixel art. Moonlit fortresses, frozen peaks, ruined cathedrals, and grotesque religious imagery give its world a heavy Castlevania-meets-Bloodborne atmosphere. Its story follows Eryk’s search for a cure, but the deeper he pushes into the curse, the more ancient faiths, monstrous divinities, and moral ruin shape his path.

Combat demands patience, spacing, and a willingness to learn enemy patterns rather than simply overwhelm them. Eryk can specialize around fast blades, heavier melee weapons, firearms, and arcane spells, with an equipment system that supports different approaches to boss fights and hazardous areas. Executions add a vicious reward for playing aggressively at the right moment, while upgrades steadily expand both offensive options and survivability. Exploration follows the genre’s satisfying loop of finding locked routes, acquiring new tools or abilities, revisiting earlier regions, and uncovering secrets tucked behind environmental obstacles.

What separates The Last Faith from many retro-styled action RPGs is how confidently it commits to its oppressive visual identity and broad combat toolkit. Rather than forcing a single weapon style, it lets players mix dark magic, guns, and steel in ways that make builds feel distinct, even when the core challenge stays severe. The world is nonlinear enough to reward curiosity, but its bleak mood and demanding bosses mean it is not designed as a relaxed sightseeing tour. Fans of Blasphemous, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Salt and Sanctuary, or Bloodborne’s grim religious horror should find plenty to like, while newcomers should arrive ready to experiment, die often, and improve through hard-earned knowledge.