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Games like Shadow of the Beast II

1990

You fight your way as the tortured beast Aarbron through grim, lavishly painted landscapes full of monsters. The game was famous for its stunning Amiga graphics and demands precise jumps and tough enemy encounters.

  • Lavish presentation
  • Jumping and platforming
  • Fantasy setting
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shadow of the Beast II special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Castlevania Chronicles

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2001USK 6PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Shadow of the Beast II: jumping and platforming, a fantasy setting as well as melee combat with weapons or fists.

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.

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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.

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

Challenging difficulty

The classic returns: knight Arthur fights through graveyards and demon castles in punishing platforming stages, now with a storybook look. Perfect for players who enjoy merciless but fair challenge and losing armor with every hit.

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.

American McGee's Alice

Jumping and platforming

A twisted, nightmarish Wonderland where a traumatized Alice fights through with a vorpal knife and strange weapons, mixing action, platforming and puzzles. Its gothic, surreal art direction makes it unforgettable.

Wallachia: Reign of Dracula

Jumping and platforming

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.

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: Rondo of Blood

Jumping and platforming

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.

Unto the End

Lavish presentation

You wander a harsh, indifferent wilderness alone, hunting the creature that took everything from you. Its painterly 2D visuals and unforgiving combat, where parries and precise timing decide every encounter, make this melancholic revenge story hit hard.

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