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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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First release
Jun 18, 2019
Developer
ArtPlay
Publisher
505 Games
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Platform · Action, Fantasy, Horror
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is a gothic horror action side-scrolling RPG set in 19th century England. A paranormal force has summoned a demon-infested castle, revealing crystal shards infused with tremendous magical power. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse which slowly crystallizes her body. To save humanity, and herself in the process, Miriam must fight through the castle and defeat the summoner, Gebel. Collect, craft and unlock a vast array of weapons, equipment and loot to defeat the countless minions and bosses of hell that await!

Also known as 블러드스테인드: 리추얼 오브 더 나이트, ブラッドステインド: リチュアル オブ ザ ナイト

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Storyline
Bloodstained follows the protagonist Miriam, an orphan who is afflicted by an alchemist's curse, which is slowly turning her skin into crystal. To stop the curse, Miriam must explore a demon-filled castle and locate its summoner, Gebel, who has suffered from the curse for a long time.Read more

Bloodstained follows the protagonist Miriam, an orphan who is afflicted by an alchemist's curse, which is slowly turning her skin into crystal. To stop the curse, Miriam must explore a demon-filled castle and locate its summoner, Gebel, who has suffered from the curse for a long time.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 18, 2019
PlayStation 4
Jun 18, 2019
Xbox One
Jun 18, 2019
All 7 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Jun 25, 2019
iOS
Dec 04, 2020
Google Stadia
Jul 06, 2021
Wii U
Date to be confirmed
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
8h
Main + Extras
27h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
anime, bloody, character customization, magic, gothic
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At a Glance

Critic Score
82
Main Story (IGDB)
8h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
27h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 29,679 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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