12 Games like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin on PlayStation that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin down to the 12 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and UnEpic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

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The best games like Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin on PlayStation

12 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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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.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Castlevania: Symphony of the NightClosest on progression

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SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

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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

It predates Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3UnEpic

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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.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#4Chasm

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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.

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Steam GOG PS

#5Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

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

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

It predates Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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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.

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Steam GOG

#7Clicker HeroesClosest on game mode

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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.

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Steam Xbox PS

#8BloodRayne (Legacy)Closest on setting

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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.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#9The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasy2D

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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

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

Released 7 years after Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.

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#11KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

What is reality...? Reality is just a series of events and players acting out what you believe is real. When we accept that fact, then our world becomes “reality.” Enter Maya Amano, an up-and-coming editor for a popular teen magazine. This has been her dream for as long as she can remember.

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#12The Simpsons Arcade Game

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