For fans of Ghostrunner and Ultrakill the fast melee dungeon-runner Bloodthief is out now

Slay the undead and let their blood fuel your movement and combat abilities in Bloodthief, the ultra-fast melee runner - out now. The release comes with Native Linux support too and is rated Steam Deck Playable.

You get the dripping style from Ultrakill with the first-person running action of Ghostrunner together in a neat retro package, awesome for anyone who loves brutal fast-paced action. Developed by solo dev Jake Bedard ("Blargis"), they actually documented the entire development on their YouTube channel which is pretty interesting.

Across 31 main story levels, you’ll uncover the terrible truths hidden behind the dungeons' stone walls, stained glass, and bubbling lava pits. There are magical abilities and bounties of loot to be uncovered in Bloodthief's mystical world.

Curiosity will be rewarded with a number of secrets to uncover. Including alternative routes off the main path and shortcuts to shave precious seconds off of your speed-run time, there’s plenty to see for those who decide to dive deeper into the game’s dungeons.

Check out the launch trailer:

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Game Highlights:

• Gotta Go Fast: Wall run, vault, and dash between environments and enemies, drinking blood to propel you faster and keep the destruction going.
• Bloody and Brutally Difficult: Bloodthief is a challenging experience inviting you to learn the deep and intertwined gameplay mechanics to progress and succeed. It will push your skills to their limit, but leave you feeling like the ultimate, vampiric killing machine.
• What Darkness Lies Beneath?: The medieval dungeons and castles you’ll explore hum with a dark and ancient evil. Explore each level, taking branching paths and shortcuts to unlock powerful loot, new abilities, and to uncover the secrets of this fantasy world.

Priced at $19.99 USD / £16.79 GBP / €19,50 it has a 10% discount for the next two weeks for the launch.