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We filtered the 50 games similar to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin down to the 29 that fit the “Multiplayer” 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 “Multiplayer” 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 multiplayer games like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

29 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

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

✓ 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

Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB60· 2
Year 1987Dev Team Shinobi · Asmik CorporationOn PC

✓ Like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

Spartan X
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2D
Year 1984Dev Irem · Data East USA

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, expect deep RPG systems, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, 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: 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 Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Year 2002Dev Webfoot Technologies · Infogrames

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

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

Rampage
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi
Year 1986Dev Bally Midway

✓ Like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, it's known for deep RPG systems, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

Mega Man Zero 2
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi
Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Mega Man Zero 3
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi
Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DSci-Fi
Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: deep RPG systems, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

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

Confrontation
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy
Steam👍 26%· 359RAWG👍 3%· 38MC51IGDB50· 1
Year 2012Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DCo-op
Year 1991Dev Konami

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and co op, while skipping precision platforming

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