Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel
Released Oct 2017
Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.
89% positive · 149 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel launched on October 17, 2017 as a complete, self-contained 2D action game. Following release, the developer and publisher issued two patches: a bug fix update on November 10, 2017 (ver 2.02) addressing text, achievement, and hidden stage issues, and a feature patch on February 6, 2018 (ver 2.03a) that refined the dash mechanic, fixed password and boss revival bugs, and added a timer/replay feature to HP1 mode. No DLC has ever been listed for the game, no roadmap or future content was announced, and no developer communication since February 2018 has referenced this title. The news feed for the publisher (PLAYISM) after that point contains announcements and updates for entirely different games. There is no indication that any further content was planned or delivered. The game launched as a finished product and received only post-launch polish patches, with the last relevant update on February 6, 2018.
Evidence
Feature patch (ver 2.03a) refining the dash mechanic, fixing password and boss revival bugs, and adding timer/replay to HP1 mode. Last known update for this game.
Store description presents the game as a complete, standalone sequel with defined content (8 bosses, two game modes) and no mention of planned updates, DLC, or ongoing development.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
PLAYISM
Achievements
16
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt.
"Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.
Several months have passed since Count Zeppelin's ill-fated rebellion against the Holy Empire and the Orthodox Church. Rebuilding the damage caused by Rosenkreuzstilette, the Pope issues a solemn decree: that all Magi are to be considered menaces to society and enemies of the state. Establishing his own strike force of magic-users loyal to the faith, Schwarzkreuz, the Pope and his followers set out to put an end to the last of the resistance.
Spiritia Rosenberg, the plucky young woman responsible for quashing the Count's uprising, is among the first to be captured during Schwarzkreuz's witch hunt. As Freudia Neuwahl, Spritia's lifelong friend, you must ensure the safety of the surviving members of Rosenkreuzstilette, put an end to Schwarzkreuz and the Pope's oppression of the Magi, and bring Spiritia home...
How to Play
Your objective is to defeat each of the 8 bosses of the game.
About Replay
Replay files are created in the replay folder.
ARCADE/STORY will be displayed as FR:ARC/FRS:STO
ARCADE MODE
For those who want less talk and more action, select "Arcade Mode" to automatically skip dialogue during story scenes. Press the Status button during a story scene to skip the scene altogether. Recommended for veterans who just want to have some fun.
STORY MODE
Select "Game Start" to enjoy Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel in its entirety, with story sequences peppered throughout the game. Press the Confirm button to advance dialogue, and press the Status button to close the current dialogue box. Recommended for first-time players.
ACTIONS
Your basic actions are shoot, jump and slide.
LEARNING
By defeating a boss, Freudia can acquire new magic powers.
Some bosses are weak to certain types of magic.
You may be able to beat powerful bosses easily if you discover their weakness.
[Standard attack: Freudenstachel]
Hold down the shoot button to attack repeatedly with Freudenstachel.
You can also fire while sliding.
Freudenstachel has a magic gauge.
If this reaches 0, you will stop firing when holding down the shoot button.
Also, the speed of your successive shots will be greatly affected.
"Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.
STORY
Thousands of years have passed since "magic" was lost to the people. Now there are but a few who even know of its existence. Those who possessed magical abilities were faced with persecution.Several months have passed since Count Zeppelin's ill-fated rebellion against the Holy Empire and the Orthodox Church. Rebuilding the damage caused by Rosenkreuzstilette, the Pope issues a solemn decree: that all Magi are to be considered menaces to society and enemies of the state. Establishing his own strike force of magic-users loyal to the faith, Schwarzkreuz, the Pope and his followers set out to put an end to the last of the resistance.
Spiritia Rosenberg, the plucky young woman responsible for quashing the Count's uprising, is among the first to be captured during Schwarzkreuz's witch hunt. As Freudia Neuwahl, Spritia's lifelong friend, you must ensure the safety of the surviving members of Rosenkreuzstilette, put an end to Schwarzkreuz and the Pope's oppression of the Magi, and bring Spiritia home...
GAME SYSTEM
How to Play
Your objective is to defeat each of the 8 bosses of the game.
About Replay
Replay files are created in the replay folder.
ARCADE/STORY will be displayed as FR:ARC/FRS:STO
GAME MODES
ARCADE MODE
For those who want less talk and more action, select "Arcade Mode" to automatically skip dialogue during story scenes. Press the Status button during a story scene to skip the scene altogether. Recommended for veterans who just want to have some fun.
STORY MODE
Select "Game Start" to enjoy Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel in its entirety, with story sequences peppered throughout the game. Press the Confirm button to advance dialogue, and press the Status button to close the current dialogue box. Recommended for first-time players.
ACTIONS
Your basic actions are shoot, jump and slide.
LEARNING
By defeating a boss, Freudia can acquire new magic powers.
Some bosses are weak to certain types of magic.
You may be able to beat powerful bosses easily if you discover their weakness.
[Standard attack: Freudenstachel]
Hold down the shoot button to attack repeatedly with Freudenstachel.
You can also fire while sliding.
Freudenstachel has a magic gauge.
If this reaches 0, you will stop firing when holding down the shoot button.
Also, the speed of your successive shots will be greatly affected.
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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