28 Games like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon on PC that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Castlevania: Circle of the Moon down to the 28 that fit the “PC” category. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Aztaka top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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The best games like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon on PC

28 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

#1Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightClosest overall match

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: game mode.

Released 18 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#2Shantae and the Pirate's CurseClosest on game mode

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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

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: tone and setting.

Released 13 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#3Aztaka

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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

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: tone and setting.

Released 8 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#4ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: setting.

Released 24 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: setting.

Released 11 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#6Dex

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SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: setting and combat.

Released 14 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#7Chasm

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SoloMeleeExploration2DProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: setting.

Released 17 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#8Castlevania: Rondo of BloodClosest on setting

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SoloDarkHorror2D

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

It predates Castlevania: Circle of the Moon by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Katana ZERO

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SoloMeleeDark2DNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: setting and tone.

Released 18 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#10Below Kryll

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SoloMeleeExploration2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 89%· 105

Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Below Kryll is a huge world filled with crazy adventures! A tight single-player 2D platforming action-RPG at heart, Below Kryll is a vast, online, continuous world composed of developer and player made adventures.

Released 14 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#11NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Released 24 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#12Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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SoloMelee2DStealthRanged

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: setting and combat.

Released 14 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#13Shinobi 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

It predates Castlevania: Circle of the Moon by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14BloodRayne (Legacy)

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SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Released 10 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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#15South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon: setting.

Released 16 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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