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1994

A classic linear Castlevania platformer on the Mega Drive with six stages, where you play whip-wielding John Morris or spear-fighter Eric Lecarde in 1917 against the vampiress Elizabeth Bartley. Demanding action and grim, macabre settings define the experience.

Jumping and platforming
Dread and tension
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Dark, serious atmosphere

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The closest matches for Castlevania: Bloodlines are Slain: Back from Hell, Haunted Castle and Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Castlevania: Bloodlines special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Slain: Back from Hell

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2016PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable72 % positive11.99 €

Melee combat with weapons or fists
Jumping and platforming
Dark, serious atmosphere

A heavy-metal-flavored pixel-art action platformer where an undead warrior hacks through gory fantasy levels to a thundering metal soundtrack. The relaunch reworked the combat after a rough original release.

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Haunted Castle

Dread and tension

An arcade-style Castlevania spin-off where Simon Belmont whips his way through Dracula's castle to rescue his kidnapped bride. It is short, linear and notorious for its punishing difficulty.

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Fantasy setting

A retro 8-bit action platformer in the spirit of classic Castlevania, letting you swap between four characters with distinct abilities at any time. Tough boss fights and multiple endings encourage replays.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Fantasy setting

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.

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

Fantasy setting

A classic 8-bit Castlevania-style action platformer where Zangetsu fights through demon-filled stages with a rotating cast of allies. Multiple routes and endings add replay value with a fair but demanding challenge.

Blood of the Werewolf

Dread and tension

A challenging retro-style platformer where you play Selena, switching between human and werewolf forms in a revenge quest for your slain husband and stolen child.

BloodRayne: Betrayal

Challenging difficulty

A brutal 2D hack-and-slash platformer with detailed HD sprites, gory combat and a steep difficulty curve. You play the dhampir Rayne, carving through a gothic world with precise melee and jumping challenges.

They Bleed Pixels

Dread and tension

A brutally tough action platformer with a Lovecraftian horror vibe, blending precise jumping with fluid combo-based combat. Kicking enemies into saws and spikes is the hook, wrapped in a distinctive pixel-and-ink look.

Eastern Exorcist

Dark, serious atmosphere

A hand-painted 2D side-scrolling soulslike action RPG where you play an exorcist battling demons in an East Asian-inspired world, relying on tight dodging, parrying and talisman-based abilities.

Wallachia: Reign of Dracula

Fantasy setting

Wallachia is a frantic action platformer where you play a princess fighting through brutal battles with spear, bow, or sword. Survival depends on your skill, and you must trust no one on the deadly journey to reclaim your kingdom.