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We filtered the 49 games similar to Haunted Castle Revisited down to the 24 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Aztaka, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Haunted Castle Revisited.

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Haunted Castle Revisited is Aztaka — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Haunted Castle Revisited

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Haunted Castle Revisited. 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.

#1AztakaClosest overall match

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Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagicFantasyExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and setting mythology, while skipping horror tension

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Where it drifts furthest from Haunted Castle Revisited: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Haunted Castle Revisited.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression60Setting34

#2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest on progression

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

✓ Shared with Haunted Castle Revisited: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

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 Haunted Castle Revisited: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat83Visuals66Tone56

#3STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

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

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

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension

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 Haunted Castle Revisited: setting.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat85Visuals65Setting0

#4Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Haunted Castle Revisited: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping horror tension

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Haunted Castle Revisited: tone.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat87Progression74Visuals66Setting53

#5Castlevania: Rondo of BloodClosest on tone

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Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2D

Year 1993Dev KonamiOn PC

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

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting71Visuals65

#6Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

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

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat82

#7Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

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

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat82Visuals65Setting60

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Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkPixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Haunted Castle Revisited: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and setting cyberpunk, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Haunted Castle Revisited: setting and tone.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat86Tone49Setting0

#9NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Missing: 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.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100

#10Mega Man Zero

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Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Haunted Castle Revisited: setting.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals65Setting0

#11BloodRayne (Legacy)Closest on setting

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Haunted Castle Revisited: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus 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.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Haunted Castle Revisited.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting90Combat87Tone74Visuals66

#12Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

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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.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals66

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Castlevania

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D

Year 1986Dev Konami · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Haunted Castle Revisited, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Haunted Castle Revisited: progression.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat82Setting71Visuals65

#14Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

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Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2D

Year 1990Dev Konami

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

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting71Visuals65

#15Super Castlevania IV

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Super Castlevania IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloDarkHorror2DNarrative

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone81Setting71Visuals65

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