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We filtered the 50 games similar to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin down to the 34 that fit the “Platformer” category. Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night 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 “Platformer” category, the closest game to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night follow close behind.

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The best platformer games like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

34 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.

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

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.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree2D
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

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

≠ Missing: combat magic.

Guacamelee! Gold Edition
RPGAction 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

Chasm
RPGAction 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

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

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
RPGAction 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

Kirby Star Allies
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayer2DCo-op
IGDB74· 12OC74· 96
Year 2018Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo of EuropeOn Switch

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

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

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction 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

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom

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

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

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