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We filtered the 48 games similar to Castlevania: Circle of the Moon down to the 16 that fit the “Magic” category. Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe

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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin follow close behind.

#1Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master97 #2Castlevania: Symphony of the Night96 #3Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin88 #4Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow85 #5Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia85

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The best magic games like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. Each one has been evaluated across 11 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

97

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagic2D

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

96

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExploration2D

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression

#3Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

88

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExploration2D

IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and loot and gear systems

#4Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

85

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExploration2D

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

#5Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

85

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExploration2D

IGDB88· 1

Year 2008Dev Konami

✓ Like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay

85

Comix Zone

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagic2DHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

#7Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

85

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagicExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

84

Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagicExploration2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#9Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

84

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagicDarkHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting anime and multiplayer gameplay

#10Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

84

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMelee2DMultiplayer

IGDB80· 1

Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

✓ Like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

83

10,000,000

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMelee2DCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KRAWG👍 80%· 45MC67IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev EightyEight GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping precision platforming

#12Ninja Gaiden

83

Ninja Gaiden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMelee2DCo-op

Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fantasy world and co op, while skipping precision platforming

#13The Longest Journey

87

The Longest Journey

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

#14Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

85

Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicTacticalFantasyMedieval

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

85

Unavowed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

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