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Blessed Burden

Fast-paced first-person platformer with character upgrading. Begin your journey across the Devilish Megastructures as a frail, armless priest and grow stronger through sacred relics.

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Developer
Podoba Interactive
Publisher
Marevo Collective
Release
June 18, 2025
1 year and 44 days ago
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Very Positive145 reviews97.2%

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About the Game

"There is no God anymore –
Satan sits upon His throne.
But hope for salvation is not yet lost,
as long as one warrior of God still breathes."

MISSION

You play as the last priest, descending into the deepest depths to destroy the very essence of evil. Your path is filled with traps, lava, and fear.

GAMEPLAY STYLE

Playing fast and aggressive or slow and steady – entirely up to you. Master your platforming skills while investigating the lore of the devil's adobe and collecting infernal relics.

SKILLS UPGRADE

Use Bless Points to upgrade movement skills. Bless Points are awarded for completing levels and collecting full relics.

LEADERBOARD

Compete with your friends and other players to see who can complete levels the fastest. 

FEATURING

  • 10 levels – from mushroom caves to brutalist megastructures

  • 1.5 hours for a first playthrough

  • horror-infused religious atmosphere

  • deconstructivist, brutalist, and infernal architecture

  • retro visuals with a modern flair

  • unique soundtrack – a fusion of church choirs, ritual percussion, and industrial sound

  • devil’s suspenseful monologues

  • movement skill upgrade system

  • leaderboard – compete with other players in level completion speed

  • collecting infernal relics

  • sliding on colossal roots

  • riding giant snakes

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