Bloodthief, the debut title from indie developer Blargis, launches September 22 on Steam.
Described as a boomer slasher, a brand-new genre combining old-school speed, high-skill melee combat, and modern movement mechanics, Bloodthief invites players to chain deadly parkour and vicious slashes into a relentless dance of momentum and carnage.
Described as a boomer slasher, a brand-new genre combining old-school speed, high-skill melee combat, and modern movement mechanics, Bloodthief invites players to chain deadly parkour and vicious slashes into a relentless dance of momentum and carnage.
In Bloodthief, you play as a vampire whose thirst for blood fuels both speed and power. By drinking the blood of undead foes, you’ll unleash devastating abilities, parkour through hazardous dungeons, and carve your way through haunted castles at blistering pace.
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The Bloodthief demo is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (BR), Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), and Japanese.
For more on Bloodthief, wishlist the game on Steam, follow Blargis on Bluesky, X (Twitter), or join the official Blargville Discord.
- Boomer Slasher gameplay: A high-octane fusion of retro-inspired challenge and modern melee movement design
- Momentum-fueled combat: Every attack feeds your momentum, letting you wall-run, vault, and dash through enemies without breaking flow
- Vampiric power system: Blood isn’t just health, it’s your fuel for speed, abilities, and survival
- Branching dungeons: Discover shortcuts, hidden loot, and powerful abilities across twisting, labyrinthine levels
- Challenge and mastery: Built for players who love to speedrun, you will collect medals, race ghosts, and compete for the top time on the leaderboard
The Bloodthief demo is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (BR), Polish, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), and Japanese.
For more on Bloodthief, wishlist the game on Steam, follow Blargis on Bluesky, X (Twitter), or join the official Blargville Discord.
About Blargis
Blargis (Jake Bedard) is a former software engineer turned game developer, having left his day job in 2024 in order to pursue his passion for making games. He has also developed a dedicated and loyal following on his YouTube channel, where he shares devlogs on the progress of Bloodthief, his first commercial game.
Blargis (Jake Bedard) is a former software engineer turned game developer, having left his day job in 2024 in order to pursue his passion for making games. He has also developed a dedicated and loyal following on his YouTube channel, where he shares devlogs on the progress of Bloodthief, his first commercial game.