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We filtered the 49 games similar to Haunted Castle Revisited down to the 34 that fit the “Platformer” 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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The best platformer games like Haunted Castle Revisited

34 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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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.

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#2ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest on progression

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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.

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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.

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#4Dust: An Elysian Tail

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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.

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#5Castlevania: Symphony of the NightClosest overall match

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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.

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#6Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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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.

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#7Castlevania: Portrait of RuinClosest on setting

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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.

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#8Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

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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.

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#9Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

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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.

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#10Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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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.

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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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.

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Nintendo

#12Chasm

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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.

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Steam GOG PS

#13Castlevania: 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.

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#14Ninja 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.

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Nintendo

#15Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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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.

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Steam GOG Xbox

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