8 Dark games like Castlevania II: Simon's Quest that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Castlevania II: Simon's Quest down to the 8 that fit the “Dark” category. Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit, Reventure and Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania II: Simon's Quest.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

The best dark games like Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

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SoloDarkExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 26%· 297MC64IGDB74· 6

Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkExploration2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 9.8KRAWG👍 82%· 64MC84

Year 2019Dev PixelattoPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#3Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkHorrorFantasyExploration

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Steam GOG PS

#4qomp

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#5Carrion

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and horror tension, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151

Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

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#8Ori and the Blind Forest

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloDarkFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

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