39 Melee games like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD down to the 39 that fit the “Melee” 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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The best melee games like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate HD

39 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.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest overall match

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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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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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#5STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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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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#6Islets

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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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Steam GOG

#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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#8Alex 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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#9DexClosest 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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#10Katana ZERO

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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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#11Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

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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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#12Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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.

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#13BloodRayne (Legacy)

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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.

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#14Castlevania: 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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#15Castlevania: 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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