Fit check
Is Eldritch Hunter worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action players who want difficult platforming and shooting
- Solo players who prefer short, level-based gameplay
- Players interested in unlocking weapons and characters while chasing leaderboard positions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a relaxed difficulty curve may find the game demanding
- Players wanting open-ended exploration or a large, expansive world may find the six-world structure limited
- Players looking for a broad playable cast may find two unlockable characters restrictive
Our take on Eldritch Hunter
The focus on swift, level-based combat leaves less room for open-world exploration or slower discovery. Its six-world structure and small character roster keep the design centered on repeatable action encounters rather than a broad adventure framework.
What is Eldritch Hunter?
Purge a horrific cult from a city while playing a lone inquisitor armed with a crossbow.
Eldritch Hunter combines platforming and shooting across swift, level-based stages, with battles that include puzzle-like elements and demand rapid movement and combat decisions. The game contains 6 worlds, 10 weapons to unlock, and 2 additional characters to unlock. Online leaderboards track player performance. Movement, jumping, shooting, skills, and weapon selection use keyboard and mouse controls, with rebindable keys; gamepad controls are also available. A low graphics setting and fullscreen toggle are included. The game runs at 60fps.
How Eldritch Hunter plays
- 01Unlockable Arsenal
- Ten weapons become available over the course of the game, with number keys or the mouse wheel used for switching.
- 02Character Unlocks
- Two additional playable characters can be obtained.
- 03Puzzle-Like Battles
- Some encounters combine platforming challenges with combat situations that require quick decisions.
- 04Online Leaderboards
- Online rankings record performance across the game's level-based structure.
- 05Rebindable Controls
- Keyboard actions can be reassigned, and gamepad input is also supported.
Eldritch Hunter compared to similar games
SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER also combines running, jumping, and shooting, while Eldritch Hunter uses level-based platforming with puzzle-like battles, weapon switching, unlockable characters, and online leaderboards. SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER is described as a runner with shooting elements, whereas Eldritch Hunter centers on a lone inquisitor and ten unlockable weapons.
Eldritch Hunter: platforms & release
Is Eldritch Hunter worth it?
It is worth it if: action players who want difficult platforming and shooting. Skip it if: players seeking a relaxed difficulty curve may find the game demanding.
Where can I download Eldritch Hunter?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Eldritch Hunter's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Eldritch Hunter on?
Windows only.
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