Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is hard to replace: few games combine deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 58 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Gravity Rush, Yakuza 4 and Maneater lead the list, with Gravity Rush reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition special.

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The closest game to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is Gravity Rush — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza 4 and Maneater follow close behind.

#1Gravity Rush100 #2Yakuza 4100 #3Maneater100 #4Onimusha: Warlords98 #5Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden99

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58 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

100

Gravity Rush

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World

IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

100

Yakuza 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World

IGDB80· 6

Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

100

Maneater

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168

Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping fantasy world

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Onimusha: Warlords

98

Onimusha: Warlords

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8

Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and historical setting, while skipping setting medieval

#5Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

99

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 8.7KIGDB78· 6OC80· 137

Year 2024Dev DON'T NOD · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension and exploration and discovery, while skipping setting medieval

Steam Epic Xbox

#6DmC: Devil May Cry

97

DmC: Devil May Cry

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 32KIGDB82· 12

Year 2013Dev Ninja Theory · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping horror setting

#7Alice: Madness Returns

99

Alice: Madness Returns

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 29KRAWG👍 82%· 575MC75IGDB72· 5

Year 2011Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping setting medieval

96

God of War

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical

OC94· 256

Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

#9Devil May Cry 4

97

Devil May Cry 4

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 2.3KIGDB81· 7

Year 2008Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, punishing difficulty and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

#10Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

97

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 76KIGDB84· 22OC84· 156

Year 2017Dev Ninja TheoryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, horror tension and setting mythology, while skipping setting medieval

97

Bayonetta

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 15OC85· 51

Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

97

Dead Rising

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.1KIGDB82· 5

Year 2006Dev QLOC · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and horror tension, while skipping fantasy world

98

Deadpool

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13

Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping fantasy world

#14Castlevania: Lament of Innocence

99

Castlevania: Lament of Innocence

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloDarkHorrorFantasyMedievalThird Person

IGDB78· 3

Year 2003Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

#15Ultimate Spider-Man

100

Ultimate Spider-Man

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeThird PersonOpen WorldExploration

IGDB74· 6

Year 2005Dev Beenox · TaitoOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

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What is the best game similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition?: The closest game to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is Gravity Rush, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 5 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition?: The three closest games to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition are: 1. Gravity Rush (100/100, 5 shared attributes) 2. Yakuza 4 (100/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Maneater (100/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 58 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Yakuza 4 similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition?: Yes, very much so — Yakuza 4 scores 100/100 similarity to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition. They share 6 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 – Ultimate Edition?: The best RPG games similar to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition are Gravity Rush, Yakuza 4, Maneater and Onimusha: Warlords. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition calculated?: We compare Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition against every game in our catalog using 11 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 – Ultimate Edition experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.