28 Melee games like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin that you should try

✓ 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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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

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

≠ Missing: fantasy world.

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ Like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, 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

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and horror tension, while skipping precision platforming