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We filtered the 50 games similar to Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia down to the 28 that fit the “Melee” category. Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Dragon's Crown and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia.

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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2008Dev Konami

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia is Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon's Crown and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

28 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedDarkHorrorFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2D
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling.

Dragon's Crown
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasy2D
IGDB81· 11
Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping precision platforming

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2D
IGDB80· 3
Year 2006Dev Konami

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: ranged combat.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasy2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

✓ Like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, while skipping precision platforming

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicDarkFantasyHorrorExplorationSkill Tree2D
Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, co op and crafting mechanics, while skipping ranged combat

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeMagic2D
Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree2D
IGDB92· 3
Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration and visual pixel, while skipping ranged combat

UnEpic
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, setting medieval and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExploration2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: ranged combat.

Apotheon
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30
Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and setting mythology, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Hinterland
RPGAction RPG
SoloRangedMeleeFantasyProcedural
Steam👍 80%· 255MC65
Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, real-time strategy and roguelike runs, while skipping precision platforming

Spellsworn
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerMagicMeleeDarkFantasy
Steam👍 89%· 1.5KRAWG👍 46%· 25
Year 2015Dev Frogsong StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, it's known for deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, MOBA team gameplay and battle royale tension, while skipping precision platforming

Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeRangedFantasy2D
Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53
Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Below Kryll
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeExploration2D
Steam👍 89%· 105
Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

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

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