Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin down to the 19 that fit the “PC” category. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, UnEpic and Guacamelee! Gold Edition 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 “PC” category, the closest game to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. UnEpic and Guacamelee! Gold Edition follow close behind.

#1Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night91 #2UnEpic83 #3Guacamelee! Gold Edition74 #4Chasm69 #5Below Kryll69

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The best games like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin on PC

19 similar games foundUpdated May 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.

#1Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightClosest overall match

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

Released 13 years after Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting80Progression73

83

UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: setting.

Released 5 years after Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

Genre100Combat100Visuals73Game mode70Progression50Setting47

#3Guacamelee! Gold Edition

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Guacamelee! Gold Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 6.0KRAWG👍 79%· 305MC88IGDB94· 2

Year 2013Playtime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Guacamelee! Gold Edition is the enhanced edition of Guacamelee! that features all downloadable content for the original game and supports Steam Workshop to create and share custom character skins. In its core Guacamelee! is a 2D Metroidvania with platforming and brawling elements. Guacamelee!

Released 7 years after Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

Genre100Visuals100Setting61Combat60Progression56Game mode55

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Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Released 12 years after Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

Genre100Setting61Combat59Progression56Game mode55Visuals54

#5Below KryllClosest on game mode

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Below Kryll

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

Below Kryll is a huge world filled with crazy adventures! A tight single-player 2D platforming action-RPG at heart, Below Kryll is a vast, online, continuous world composed of developer and player made adventures.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: progression.

Released 9 years after Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71Combat66Progression47

#6Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

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Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2D

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Same studio: Konami.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting72Game mode54

#7Songs for a Hero

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Songs for a Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeFantasy2DCasualNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Plataformas voadoras, inimigos coloridos, armas mágicas e física inexplicável. Isso tudo com uma música de fundo que acompanha a saga de um cavaleiro.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: tone.

Released 10 years after Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

Genre100Visuals64Setting62Combat61Tone0

#8NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Released 19 years after Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

Genre100Visuals72Game mode54

#9Clicker Heroes

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Clicker Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyLootSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 90%· 62KRAWG👍 23%· 592

Year 2015Dev PlaysaurusPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and resource management, while skipping precision platforming

In the campaign mode you need to complete several missions and successfully reach the goal. There’s also a multiplayer mode where you can compete with other players online. Clicker Heroes is an idle game focused on grinding gold to upgrade your characters.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: tone and combat.

Released 9 years after Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression59Setting55Combat49

#10BloodRayne (Legacy)Closest on setting

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Released 5 years after Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

Genre100Visuals100Setting89Tone72Combat66Game mode55

#11Altered Beast

56

Altered Beast

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerDarkFantasy2D

IGDB45

Year 1988Dev Team Shinobi · ActivisionOn Android · iOS · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: setting.

It predates Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals72Game mode51Setting42

#12Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

55

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

It predates Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode55

54

Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

It predates Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

#14Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

53

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: setting.

It predates Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat79Game mode71Setting0

#15The Longest Journey

53

The Longest Journey

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: setting.

Genre100Visuals100Combat79Game mode55Tone54Setting36

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