34 Melee games like Castlevania that you should try

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

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

✓ Like Castlevania, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Shared with Castlevania: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping loot and gear systems

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

✓ Like Castlevania, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Like Castlevania, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Shared with Castlevania: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat