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2015PCSteam Deck playable76 % positive9.99 €

Castle in the Darkness is a fast, demanding action platformer that channels the feel of classic Castlevania and Metroid games. You explore a sprawling castle full of secrets while gradually strengthening your hero through light RPG elements.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Lots to discover
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Open world
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The closest matches for Castle in the Darkness are Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Elliot Quest and Valdis Story: Abyssal City. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Castle in the Darkness special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

95 %Match

2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable93 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Castle in the Darkness: jumping and platforming, melee combat with weapons or fists as well as lots to discover.

A compact 2D pixel-art Metroidvania platformer where you play the priestess Kaho, fighting through a decaying kingdom with quick melee combos, dodge rolls and tough boss duels. It focuses on tight combat and a gloomy mood rather than heavy character building.

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Elliot Quest

Fantasy setting

A retro pixel-art adventure in the spirit of classic 8-bit games: Elliot explores an island packed with dungeons, secrets and boss fights to stop an ancient demon. Archery, magic and new abilities gradually open up more of the map.

Valdis Story: Abyssal City

Jumping and platforming

A 2D Metroidvania with fast, combo-driven combat and plenty of room for character customization. You explore a sprawling, dark world and tailor your abilities and playstyle extensively.

Momodora II

Melee combat with weapons or fists

In Momodora II you explore a tightly knotted pixel-art fantasy world that opens up through shortcuts and hidden paths. It drops the arcade-style progression of its predecessor in favor of rewarding curious exploration.

Souldiers

Jumping and platforming

A pixel-art metroidvania set in a dark fantasy world that blends crunchy soulslike combat with platforming puzzles and sprawling exploration. Character growth and new abilities open up the map as you progress.

Chasm

Jumping and platforming

Chasm is a pixel-art Metroidvania with RPG elements where the world's mines and caverns are procedurally generated. You explore dungeons, fight enemies in real time, collect gear and uncover secrets.

Aeterna Noctis

Jumping and platforming

A punishing 2D Metroidvania where you play the King of Darkness across 16 interconnected areas. Precision platforming and fast combat demand sharp reflexes and patience.

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