What is the best game similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD?

The closest game to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD is ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD?

The three closest games to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD are: 1. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (92/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Dust: An Elysian Tail (90/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Aztaka (85/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is Dust: An Elysian Tail similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD?

Yes, very much so — Dust: An Elysian Tail scores 90/100 similarity to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD?

The best RPG games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD are ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Aztaka and Guacamelee!. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration.

How is similarity to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD calculated?

We compare Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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If Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD left you wanting more, this list of 49 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and melee combat — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 12 attributes. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist comes closest (92/100).

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Top games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime

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.

Released 12 years after Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD.

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#2Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, setting anime and crafting 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.

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#3Aztaka

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, combat magic and setting mythology, 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: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD.

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#4Guacamelee!Closest on setting

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SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

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Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: game mode.

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#5Islets

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: tone.

Released 9 years after Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

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

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

✓ Like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

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: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: setting.

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#7Chasm

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SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

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

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD.

Released 5 years after Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDark2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, 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: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: setting.

Released 6 years after Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD.

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#9Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

IGDB86· 1

Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

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

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: setting and progression.

It predates Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10DexClosest on tone

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SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExploration2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, stealth mechanics and setting cyberpunk, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: setting.

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#11Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

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Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: setting.

It predates Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

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Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: setting.

It predates Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrative2DHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, procedural generation and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: setting and tone.

Released 10 years after Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD.

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#14Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

It predates Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Super Castlevania IV

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkNarrative2DHorror

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD: setting.

It predates Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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What is the best game similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD?: The closest game to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD is ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD?: The three closest games to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD are: 1. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist (92/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Dust: An Elysian Tail (90/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Aztaka (85/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Dust: An Elysian Tail similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD?: Yes, very much so — Dust: An Elysian Tail scores 90/100 similarity to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD. They share 11 attributes, including deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD?: The best RPG games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD are ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail, Aztaka and Guacamelee!. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD attributes like deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration.
How is similarity to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD calculated?: We compare Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD against every game in our catalog using 12 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD?: Yes — Clicker Heroes is free and scores well on similarity to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.