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We filtered the 49 games similar to Haunted Castle Revisited down to the 39 that fit the “Melee” 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 “Melee” 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.

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The best melee games like Haunted Castle Revisited

39 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.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
RPGAction 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 Moon
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
RPGAction 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
Aztaka
RPGAction 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
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
RPGAction 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
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
RPGAction 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
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
RPGAction 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
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
RPGAction 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
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction 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
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
RPGAction 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
Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction 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
Comix Zone
RPGAction 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
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
RPGAction 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
ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction 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
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorExploration2D
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

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

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat82Setting71Visuals65
Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Haunted Castle Revisited, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat84Setting60

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