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2001PlayStation

You take on Dracula's estate as Simon Belmont, lashing your whip through classic gothic stages alone against the resurrected Count and his minions. Precise jumps, sub-weapons and unforgiving enemy placement make every mistake count.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Dread and tension
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists

The closest matches for Castlevania Chronicles are BloodRayne: Betrayal, Blood of the Werewolf and Haunted Castle. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Castlevania Chronicles special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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BloodRayne: Betrayal

94 %Match

2011PCPlayStationXboxSteam Deck verified60 % positive16.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Castlevania Chronicles: jumping and platforming, melee combat with weapons or fists as well as a demanding 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.

Haunted Castle

Challenging difficulty

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.

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

Dread and tension

A classic, demanding Castlevania action platformer where you whip your way through Dracula's domain as Richter Belmont. Hidden routes, the rescuable Maria as a playable character and a superb soundtrack make it a cult favourite.

Slain: Back from Hell

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Lords of Exile

Jumping and platforming

A classic 8-bit action platformer where you play a cursed knight fighting through linear stages in search of revenge. It delivers NES-era retro gameplay with a demanding challenge.

Volgarr the Viking

Challenging difficulty

A merciless retro arcade platformer where a Viking fights through brutally tough levels with precise jumps and spear throws. Every hit counts, and only those who learn the patterns will progress.

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

Jumping and platforming

You get a fresh 3D take on the cult Rondo of Blood, with fluid whip combat, demanding jumps and gothic horror atmosphere. Unlockable classics like Symphony of the Night make the trip through Dracula's castle even more rewarding.

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