Fit check
Is CASTILLO: The Nine Circles worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Retro FPS fans who want exploration and collectible hunting alongside combat
- Players who enjoy unlocking areas through hidden-item collection
- Action players interested in nine themed worlds with secrets and platforming elements
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a primarily linear shooter may find shard collection and area unlocking interrupt the forward pace.
- Those who prefer short, self-contained arenas may not enjoy searching nine worlds for secrets and collectibles.
- Players looking for multiplayer shooting will not find that focus in the described collectathon structure.
Our take on CASTILLO: The Nine Circles
Players who want immediate access to every area may hit a wall when progression requires finding power shards. The same friction applies to anyone who prefers a direct combat route, since exploration, hidden secrets, and collectible hunting are built into movement through the nine circles.
What is CASTILLO: The Nine Circles?
CASTILLO: The Nine Circles combines first-person shooting with platformer-style exploration and collectible hunting.
Power shards hidden throughout each circle unlock sections of the central hub and open access to nine distinct worlds. Players travel through settings inspired by Dante’s Inferno, using weapons and special abilities to navigate terrain and battle varied monsters. Combat includes a combo system that can increase movement speed, while secrets and collectible items are distributed across the environments. The story follows a killer who travels through time to torment a former version of the protagonist, tearing at the timeline to prolong the ordeal. Characters encountered during the journey add to the game’s cast.
How CASTILLO: The Nine Circles plays
- 01Shard-based progression
- Finding power shards opens new hub sections and access to additional worlds.
- 02Nine hell circles
- The journey spans nine environments inspired by Dante’s Inferno, with hidden secrets to discover.
- 03Weapons and abilities
- An assortment of weapons and special movement abilities supports combat and traversal.
- 04Combo speed increase
- Building large combat combos can increase movement speed.
CASTILLO: The Nine Circles compared to similar games
CASTILLO: The Nine Circles centers on first-person combat, shard collection, area unlocking, and exploration across nine worlds. Abyssus instead focuses on multiplayer shooting through hand-crafted levels in a roguelite structure, with weapon modifications and tactical play. Jusant is an action-puzzle climbing game built around climbing tools, stamina management, and route selection rather than FPS combat.
CASTILLO: The Nine Circles: platforms & release
Is CASTILLO: The Nine Circles worth it?
It is worth it if: retro FPS fans who want exploration and collectible hunting alongside combat. Skip it if: players seeking a primarily linear shooter may find shard collection and area unlocking interrupt the forward pace.
Where can I download CASTILLO: The Nine Circles?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens CASTILLO: The Nine Circles's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is CASTILLO: The Nine Circles on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
