7 Games like Castlevania: Circle of the Moon on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Castlevania: Circle of the Moon down to the 7 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Shantae and the Pirate's Curse and Dex 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 Nintendo Switch

7 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.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Progression63Setting52

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

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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

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

Released 13 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals63Tone0

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#3Dex

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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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals77Tone71Combat31

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Steam GOG PS

#4Chasm

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat59Visuals54Setting0

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#5South 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.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone77Combat50

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

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

Released 17 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Visuals66Tone55Setting0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

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

Released 14 years after Castlevania: Circle of the Moon.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat42Setting0

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Steam GOG PS

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