Choose Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
Choose Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection launched in 2021.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection vs Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021) is 5 years older than Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege (2026). Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (72.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege
Choose Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege if you want an Indie game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege launched in 2026.
Both Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection |  Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.8% positive (530 reviews) | 96.5% positive (86 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | CAPCOM Co., Ltd. | Lillymo Games |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021) is 5 years older than Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege (2026).
- Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (72.8% positive).
- Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Verified.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection vs Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege — FAQ
- Should I play Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection or Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege first?
- If you want chronology, Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021) came out before Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Do Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection and Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.