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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 “Metroidvania” 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 “Metroidvania” 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.

#1Aztaka80 #2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist79 #3STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜73 #4Dust: An Elysian Tail73 #5Castlevania: Symphony of the Night82

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The best metroidvania games like Haunted Castle Revisited

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.

#1AztakaClosest on genre

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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: 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

#6Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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

#7Castlevania: 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

#8Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

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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

#9Castlevania: 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

#10Bloodstained: 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

#11Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

74

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

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Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction 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

#13Shantae 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

#14Dex

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Dex

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Haunted Castle Revisited by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone74Combat48

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Islets

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Where it drifts furthest from Haunted Castle Revisited: tone.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat85Visuals67Setting64

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