Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles down to the 26 that fit the “Melee” category. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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DarkSoloCo-op

Year 2007Dev Konami

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles is Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin follow close behind.

#1Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night84 #2Castlevania: Symphony of the Night81 #3Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin78 #4Castlevania: Circle of the Moon77 #5Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow75

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The best melee games like Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles. 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

84

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMeleeMagicDarkHorrorExplorationSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

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

✓ Like Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting anime and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

Released 12 years after Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode79Progression73

#2Castlevania: Symphony of the NightClosest on setting

81

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: game mode.

It predates Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Progression100Visuals72

#3Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

78

Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: game mode.

Same studio: Konami.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Setting72

#4Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

77

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExploration2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

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

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: progression and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode47

#5Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

75

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: game mode.

Same studio: Konami.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Combat77Setting72

#6Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

75

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB88· 1

Year 2008Dev Konami

✓ Like Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: game mode.

Same studio: Konami.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Combat77Setting72

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UnEpic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMeleeMagicExploration2D

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

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: The Dracula X Chronicles: setting.

Released 4 years after Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

Genre100Combat100Game mode78Visuals73Progression50Setting0

#8Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

60

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagic2D

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: game mode.

It predates Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode48

#9Ninja GaidenClosest on game mode

58

Ninja Gaiden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMagicMelee2D

Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: setting.

It predates Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0

48

Spellsworn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opMagicMeleeDarkMultiplayer

Steam👍 89%· 1.5KRAWG👍 46%· 25

Year 2015Dev Frogsong StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: MOBA team gameplay, battle royale tension and shooter, while skipping precision platforming

Inspired by arena and player vs. player classics, such as League of Legends, Super Smash Brothers, and the Warcraft 3 Mod, Warlocks, Spellsworn is a PvP arena game in which you must use magic and quick reflexes to outsmart and obliterate your opponent.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: setting and visuals.

Released 8 years after Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode32Setting0Visuals0

#11Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

41

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMelee2DMultiplayer

IGDB80· 1

Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

✓ Like Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: setting and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode34Setting0

77

Guacamelee!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMeleeExploration2D

IGDB84· 11

Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: setting and progression.

Released 6 years after Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat51Progression46Setting0

#13Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

75

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB86· 1

Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

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

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: game mode.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Combat51

64

Castlevania

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorLootSkill Tree2D

Year 1986Dev Konami · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: game mode.

Same studio: Konami.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Progression82Combat51

#15Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

59

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles: game mode.

It predates Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals72Combat51Game mode47

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