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We filtered the 50 games similar to Muramasa: The Demon Blade down to the 23 that fit the “Magic” category. Aztaka, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

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Year 2009Dev Vanillaware

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Within the “Magic” category, the closest game to Muramasa: The Demon Blade is Aztaka — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin follow close behind.

#1Aztaka91 #2Castlevania: Symphony of the Night74 #3Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin69 #4Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow67 #5Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia67

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The best magic games like Muramasa: The Demon Blade

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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

91

Aztaka

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicMythologyFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2DPixel Art

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping historical setting

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting80Combat60

#2Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicExplorationLootSkill Tree2DPixel Art

IGDB92· 3

Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

It predates Muramasa: The Demon Blade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat79Setting0

#3Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

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Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB80· 3

Year 2006Dev Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

Genre100Progression100Combat79Visuals72Game mode54Setting33

#4Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

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Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Muramasa: The Demon Blade: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

Genre100Progression100Visuals72Combat58Game mode54Setting33

#5Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

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Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB88· 1

Year 2008Dev Konami

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

Genre100Progression100Visuals72Combat58Game mode54Setting33

#6Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52

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

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

Released 5 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat72Progression55Setting0

#7Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicExploration2DMelee

IGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting and progression.

It predates Muramasa: The Demon Blade by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat79Visuals72Progression46Setting0

#8UnavowedClosest on combat

64

Unavowed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasySkill Tree2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting and progression.

Released 9 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression44Setting35

Steam GOG Nintendo

#9Runespell: Overture

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Runespell: Overture

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

Runespell: Overture is a role-playing game combining poker mechanics with power ups and collectable cards. The world is set in an alternate medieval Europe linking historical characters with Norse mythology and sagas.

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression82Setting43

#10Faerie Solitaire

62

Faerie Solitaire

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KRAWG👍 39%· 90

Year 2010Dev SubsoapPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, card game strategy and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

Faerie Solitare is a card game-based video game with elements of a role-playing game developed by Subsoap. ###Gameplay The gameplay is mostly a typical solitaire game. Structurally, the game is divided into 40 levels, each based on a fantasy area such as Bright Cave, Mote Grove and so on.

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression82Setting45

#11The Longest Journey

59

The Longest Journey

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasy2DNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting.

It predates Muramasa: The Demon Blade by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals72Setting28

#12The Banner Saga 2

59

The Banner Saga 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistorical2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KIGDB84· 13OC82· 84

Year 2016Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Muramasa: The Demon Blade: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: combat.

Released 7 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72Setting66Combat43

59

Horsey Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasySkill TreeNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Muramasa: The Demon Blade, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

You have been invited to attend a magical school. Here you can make new friends, learn dozens of spells, face exams in the school dungeons, run for class office, and try to find a date for the May Day Ball. But be careful!

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting and progression.

Released 3 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression45Setting31

#14Magical Diary: Horse Hall

59

Magical Diary: Horse Hall

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasySkill TreeNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Muramasa: The Demon Blade: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

You have been invited to attend a magical school. Here you can make new friends, learn dozens of spells, face exams in the school dungeons, run for class office, and try to find a date for the May Day Ball. But be careful!

Where it drifts furthest from Muramasa: The Demon Blade: setting and progression.

Released 3 years after Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression45Setting31

#15Dragon's Crown

57

Dragon's Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyHistorical2DPixel Art

IGDB81· 11

Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Muramasa: The Demon Blade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

Same studio: Vanillaware.

Genre100Visuals100Setting65Combat58Game mode54

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