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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Haunted Castle Revisited down to the 15 that fit the “Magic” category. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Castlevania: Circle of the Moon and Aztaka top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Haunted Castle Revisited.

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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Haunted Castle Revisited is Castlevania: Symphony of the Night — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Castlevania: Circle of the Moon and Aztaka follow close behind.

#1Castlevania: Symphony of the Night82 #2Castlevania: Circle of the Moon80 #3Aztaka80 #4Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin78 #5Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow76

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15 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.

#1Castlevania: Symphony of the NightClosest overall match

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting71

#2Castlevania: Circle of the MoonClosest on progression

80

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.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting71

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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

#4Castlevania: Portrait of RuinClosest on setting

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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyExploration2D

IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Haunted Castle Revisited, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Visuals65Progression56

#5Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

76

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyExploration2D

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Haunted Castle Revisited: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Combat78Visuals65Progression56

#6Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

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Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyExploration2D

IGDB88· 1

Year 2008Dev Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Combat78Visuals65Progression56

#7Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagicDarkFantasyHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135

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

✓ Like Haunted Castle Revisited, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

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

Where it drifts furthest from Haunted Castle Revisited: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting81Progression69Visuals66

#8Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagicExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Haunted Castle Revisited, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone0

#9Shinobi 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

#10Ninja Gaiden

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Ninja Gaiden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1988Dev Tecmo

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

≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Haunted Castle Revisited: game mode.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 36 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals65Setting60Game mode48

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Comix Zone

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagic2DHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 18

Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals66Tone0Setting0

#12Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

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Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasy2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

✓ Like Haunted Castle Revisited, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

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

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals65Setting60Game mode55

53

Unavowed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicDarkFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Haunted Castle Revisited, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone59Combat49Setting47

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#14The Longest Journey

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The Longest Journey

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicDarkFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Haunted Castle Revisited, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Haunted Castle Revisited: setting.

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals65Tone58Combat51Setting36

#15Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

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Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyTacticalMedieval

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Haunted Castle Revisited, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Game mode100Combat42Setting33Progression0

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