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We filtered the 50 games similar to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin down to the 13 that fit the “Magic” category. Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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DarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2006Dev Konami

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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia follow close behind.

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The best magic games like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

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

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

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

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2D
IGDB88· 1
Year 2008Dev Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat

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

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

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, co op and crafting mechanics, while skipping loot and gear systems

Dragon's Crown
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasy2D
IGDB81· 11
Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

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

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, 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: Portrait of Ruin, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

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

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: Portrait of Ruin, 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: fantasy world.

Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, 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

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

✓ Like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, 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

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMagic2DCo-op
Year 1990Dev Emerald Software · U.S. GoldOn PC

✓ Like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Longest Journey
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicDarkFantasy2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

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