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SeriesSkullgirls

Skullgirls

Critic score8 critics
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First release
Apr 10, 2012
Engine
Z-Engine
Genres
Fighting, Indie, Arcade · Action, Science fiction, Horror, Comedy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Mac, Linux, Xbox 360

Skullgirls is a fast-paced 2-D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. Featuring all-new game systems which test the skills of veteran fighting game fans while also making the genre enjoyable and accessible to newcomers, Skullgirls is a modern take on classic arcade fighters with a hand-drawn high-definition twist. It’s a one-of-a-kind, action-packed competition complete with awesome combos and an intriguing backstory.

Also known as Skull Girls, Skullgirls.exe

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Storyline
Skullgirls takes place in the fictional Canopy Kingdom, a country reminiscent of 1940s postwar America. In a corrupt and war-torn world, several individuals and organizations seek to obtain an artifact known as the Skull Heart. Once every seven years, the Skull Heart grants one woman's wish. However, if a woman with an impure soul attempts to use the Heart, her wish will be corrupted and she will be transformed into a monster known as the Skullgirl. Hundreds have sought after the Skull Heart, yet none of its wielders have been deemed worthy and spared of its curse. Seven years following the Grand War, a battle fought between three nations, the newest Skullgirl, Marie, has emerged and begun to terrorize the Canopy Kingdom. The game follows several fighters and their journeys to confront Marie and claim the Skull Heart. Each character has their own motive for seeking the Heart, whether to destroy the artifact or use its power for their own interests.Read more

Skullgirls takes place in the fictional Canopy Kingdom, a country reminiscent of 1940s postwar America. In a corrupt and war-torn world, several individuals and organizations seek to obtain an artifact known as the Skull Heart. Once every seven years, the Skull Heart grants one woman's wish. However, if a woman with an impure soul attempts to use the Heart, her wish will be corrupted and she will be transformed into a monster known as the Skullgirl. Hundreds have sought after the Skull Heart, yet none of its wielders have been deemed worthy and spared of its curse. Seven years following the Grand War, a battle fought between three nations, the newest Skullgirl, Marie, has emerged and begun to terrorize the Canopy Kingdom. The game follows several fighters and their journeys to confront Marie and claim the Skull Heart. Each character has their own motive for seeking the Heart, whether to destroy the artifact or use its power for their own interests.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Apr 10, 2012
Xbox 360
Apr 11, 2012
PlayStation 3
May 02, 2012
All 8 release dates
PlayStation 3
Feb 14, 2013
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 04, 2013
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 22, 2013
Mac
Sep 29, 2015
Linux
Sep 29, 2015
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
4h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
motorcycle, anime, 2d, shark, versus
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At a Glance

Critic Score
79
Main Story (IGDB)
4h
OverviewHow it playsMediaCommunityBehind the gameRelated

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 23,158 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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