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We filtered the 48 games similar to Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles down to the 11 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Guacamelee!, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

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The best games like Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles on PlayStation

11 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.

#1Guacamelee!Closest on genre

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SoloCo-opMeleeExploration2D

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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.

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#2Bloodstained: Ritual of the NightClosest overall match

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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.

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Castlevania: Symphony of the NightClosest on setting

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SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

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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.

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#4UnEpic

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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.

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#5NINJA 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: The Dracula X Chronicles, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings 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.

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

Released 18 years after Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

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SoloCo-opMagicLootSkill Tree2D

Steam👍 91%· 13KIGDB88· 14OC83· 88

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Released 7 years after Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

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#7BloodRayne (Legacy)

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SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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.

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

Released 4 years after Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#8The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

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

✓ 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 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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Co-opSoloMeleeOfflineFantasy

Steam👍 58%· 2.9KRAWG👍 40%· 227MC72

Year 2011Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

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

In Dungeon Siege III, 150 years have passed since the ending of the original Dungeon Siege. Some 30 years ago, a woman named Jeyne Kassynder led the rebellion and took over the power in the fantasy realm of Ehb.

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

Released 4 years after Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.

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Steam Xbox PS

#10The Simpsons Arcade Game

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SoloCo-op2DOfflineMultiplayer

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Year 1991Dev KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

Same studio: Konami.

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#11KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

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

≠ Missing: 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.

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

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