Gauntlet Slayer Edition

Hack and slash your way through hordes of demons and other types of enemies in gloomy dungeons.

Originally released as an arcade game in 1985, “Gauntlet” pioneered the genre of multiplayer dungeon crawlers. 30 years later, “Gauntlet Slayer Edition” brings back the classic hack and slash formula to PlayStation and PC while mostly staying true to the roots of the franchise. However, it has been updated in a few key areas to ensure that it meets modern gameplay standards.

The core campaign is all about venturing deep into gloomy caverns and fighting lots of enemies. It features a fixed set of dungeons leading up to a final boss battle with a few optional bonus levels here and there. For your adventure you can choose from four different characters: warrior, valkyrie, elf and wizard. Each of them plays very differently and has specific powers that change when you buy a new weapon. Once you’ve completed the campaign, which normally takes less than 5 hours, you can spend some extra time in endless or colosseum mode.

“Gauntlet Slayer Edition” has no leveling system and there are no weapon drops. The only way to upgrade your character is to buy new weapons with gold coins. If you love to collect lots of items and favor replayability, “Gauntlet Slayer Edition” may not be the best choice for you. However, if you’re looking for a “Diablo”-style title with straightforward gameplay to enjoy with your friends, you should give it a go—especially on sale.

Why you should play it:

1. All game modes (campagin, endless, colosseum) can be played in solo and co-op mode.
2. Four different classes to choose from with very different abilities and gameplay.

Last edited: 01.05.2023

Supported Platforms

• Windows (Steam)
• PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (PSN)

This game may be available on other platforms. Please check out the official website for “Gauntlet Slayer Edition”, if your preferred platform isn’t listed. Your Linux distribution may support this game through Steam Play.

Supported Input Devices

• Regular Gamepad
• Keyboard (PC)

Most couch co-op games require one gamepad per player (DualShock 4, DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller etc.), but sometimes you can share gamepads (PS5, XBOX Series X/S), use a single Joy Con (Switch) or let at least one person utilize a keyboard (PC). Please note: We can’t guarantee that your specific setup works with “Gauntlet Slayer Edition”.

Multiplayer Options

• Local Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
• Online Multiplayer
• Remote Play Together on Steam
• SharePlay on PSN (2 Players)

Remote Play Together (Steam) and SharePlay (PSN) allow you to share local multiplayer games with friends over the internet. Only the host needs to own the game. Remote Play Together is free. SharePlay requires a paid PSN subscription and is limited to 60 minutes per session and a maximum of 2 players.