Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

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We filtered the 44 games similar to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse down to the 17 that fit the “PlayStation” category. BloodRayne (Legacy), ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and The Revenge of Shinobi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is BloodRayne (Legacy) — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and The Revenge of Shinobi follow close behind.

#1BloodRayne (Legacy)77 #2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist69 #3The Revenge of Shinobi69 #4NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound68 #5STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜68

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The best games like Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse on PlayStation

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1BloodRayne (Legacy)Closest overall match

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2DMelee

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

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world

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 21 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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#2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDark2DMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror setting

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 III: Dracula's Curse: setting.

Released 35 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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#3The Revenge of Shinobi

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The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMelee

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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#4NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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 35 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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#5STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeSci-FiCyberpunk

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

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

✓ Like Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and melee combat, 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 III: Dracula's Curse: setting.

Released 22 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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#6Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeFantasy

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: setting.

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#7Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and fighting mechanics, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: tone and setting.

Released 22 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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#8Castlevania: Symphony of the NightClosest on tone

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2DMagic

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 7 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals72

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Dex

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDark2DStealthMelee

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: setting.

Released 25 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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#10KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMelee

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

What is reality...? Reality is just a series of events and players acting out what you believe is real. When we accept that fact, then our world becomes “reality.” Enter Maya Amano, an up-and-coming editor for a popular teen magazine. This has been her dream for as long as she can remember.

Released 10 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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#11Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DStealthMeleeRanged

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

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

✓ Like Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: setting.

Released 25 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

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

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: setting.

Released 28 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals54Setting0

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Comix Zone

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeMagicHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 18

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

✓ Like Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: tone and setting.

Released 5 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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#14Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DMeleeNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: tone and setting.

Released 28 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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#15South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDark2DMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse: setting.

Released 27 years after Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse.

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