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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Castlevania: Circle of the Moon down to the 11 that fit the “Horror” category. Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

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DarkSolo
Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe

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Within the “Horror” category, the closest game to Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night follow close behind.

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The best games with a horror setting like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

11 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.

Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloDarkHorror2D
Year 1990Dev Konami

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

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

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
RPGAction RPG
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

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
RPGAction 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

Super Castlevania IV
RPGAction RPG
SoloDarkHorror2DNarrative
IGDB100· 1
Year 1991Dev Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorExploration2D
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

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

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping combat magic

Castlevania
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
Year 1986Dev Konami · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
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

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
RPGAction 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

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
RPGAction 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

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
RPGAction 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

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
RPGAction 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

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