9 Games with a horror setting like Castlevania that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Castlevania down to the 9 that fit the “Horror” category. Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania.

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The best games with a horror setting like Castlevania

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castlevania. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2D

Year 1990Dev Konami

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

≠ Missing: melee combat.

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#2Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2D

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping melee combat

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#3Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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SoloMeleeDarkHorrorLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB86· 1

Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

✓ 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

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#4Super Castlevania IV

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2DNarrative

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

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#5BloodRayne (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: 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

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#6Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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SoloMeleeDarkHorrorLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ 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

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#7Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ 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

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#8The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

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SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4

Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Castlevania, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, horror tension and punishing difficulty, while skipping precision platforming

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#9Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

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SoloMeleeDarkHorrorLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Konami

✓ 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

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