14 Games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night down to the 14 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Dex and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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The best games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on PlayStation

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. 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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SoloMeleeMagicDarkHorrorExplorationSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting anime and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: game mode.

Released 22 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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#2DexClosest on game mode

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SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and setting cyberpunk, while skipping combat magic

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: setting and combat.

Released 18 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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#3Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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SoloMeleeMagicExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: tone and setting.

Released 17 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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#4ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: setting.

Released 28 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: setting.

Released 15 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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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: Symphony of the Night, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, 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 28 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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#7Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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SoloMelee2DFantasy

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

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

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: setting.

It predates Castlevania: Symphony of the Night by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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SoloMelee2DStealthRanged

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: setting and combat.

Released 18 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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#9BloodRayne (Legacy)Closest on setting

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SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, 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 14 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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#10South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and setting cartoon, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: setting and progression.

Released 20 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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#11The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

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

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

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

It predates Castlevania: Symphony of the Night by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: setting and combat.

Released 18 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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#13KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: 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.

Released 3 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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#14Comix Zone

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SoloMeleeMagic2DHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

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

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night: tone and setting.

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