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We filtered the 49 games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD down to the 28 that fit the “Action RPG” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Aztaka top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD.

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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2013Dev MercurySteam
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Within the “Action RPG” category, 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. Dust: An Elysian Tail and Aztaka follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD

28 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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.

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting59
Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting79Tone70
Aztaka
RPGAction RPG
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.

Genre100Game mode100Combat74Tone74Visuals69Progression54
#4Guacamelee!
Guacamelee!
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D
IGDB84· 11
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.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Game mode48
STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting0
Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
Katana ZERO
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone69Visuals52Setting0
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

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

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

It predates Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals73
BlazBlue Entropy Effect
RPGAction 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals60Tone44Setting0
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
RPGAction RPG
SoloDark2DHorror
Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ 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 Metroidvania exploration

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 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone84Setting0
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction 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: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73
Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ 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 shooter, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
#13BloodRayne (Legacy)
BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with horror setting and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

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.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting54
Castlevania: Bloodlines
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeDark2DLoot
Year 1994Dev Konami

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

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

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

It predates Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Progression0
Batman: The Video Game
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100

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