Games Like Blood of the Werewolf

They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror.

Why similar: Platformer 28.9%, Gothic 26.1% ★, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Difficult 7.4%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines intense, difficult platforming with a dark, Lovecraftian aesthetic and a female lead.

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

Why similar: Vampires 23.3% ★, Platformer 21.6%, Gothic 19.1% ★, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic gothic action-platformers with tight controls and challenging boss encounters.

Original developer WayForward upgrades its 2011 classic with new voice acting by Laura Bailey and Troy Baker, sharpened visuals, and rebalanced gameplay. Run, jump, cut, and feed your way through a massive underground castle to confront Rayne’s father at the behest of the Brimstone Society.

Why similar: Vampires 33% ★, Platformer 21.5%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Gothic 15.7% ★, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, high-difficulty 2D action game featuring a powerful female protagonist in a gothic setting.

Wallachia Reign of Dracula is a retro-styled action platformer/shooter game.

Why similar: Action 31.6%, Platformer 27.8%, Indie 22.3%, Female Protagonist 18.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-style action game that leans heavily into the vampire and gothic horror themes.

Follow the story of Xandria, the iron alchemist. Seeking revenge, she accepts the dangerous mission to put an end to the evil that resides in Dracula's castle and torments the people of Transylvania. Fight with an iron whip in this retro-style & Classic-Vania adventure.

Why similar: Gothic 30.1% ★, Vampires 28.7% ★, Platformer 23.8%, Action 7.1%, Retro 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-platformer that emphasizes gothic aesthetics and challenging combat mechanics.

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Action 30.2%, Retro 28.3%, Indie 20.7%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that perfectly captures the dark, monster-slaying feel of classic 8-bit gothic platformers.

Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

Why similar: Platformer 36.2%, Gothic 31.5% ★, Action 11.4%, Difficult 7.4%, Indie 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a heavy metal aesthetic, gothic atmosphere, and brutal combat that mirrors the intensity of the seed game.

Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!

Why similar: Platformer 41.7%, Female Protagonist 26.2%, Action 13.6%, Indie 8.5%, Difficult 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed, difficult action and platforming with a female protagonist at the helm.

Ultionus is a love-letter to the home computer arcade games of the late 80s and early 90s, with colorful 2D visuals, catchy chiptune music by the legendary Jake 'Virt' Kaufman, and 7 stages of hard-as-nails gameplay.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.8%, Platformer 34.8%, Retro 11.7%, Action 10.7%, Indie 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action platformer that captures the challenging, arcade-like feel of the seed game.

Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight is the fourth installment in the beloved Momodora series of 2D platformers. Unleash ravaging combos against a variety of formidable monsters and deftly dodge your way through a cursed land to seek audience with the Queen and dispel the evil that threatens all life.

Why similar: Platformer 37.7%, Female Protagonist 33.1%, Difficult 10%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, challenging gothic platformer featuring a female protagonist and precise combat.

Battle Princess Madelyn is a game that follows the journey of a young knight in training, Madelyn, and her ghostly pet dog, Fritzy. Join them as they set out on a journey to save her kingdom and her family from the clutches of an evil wizard!

Why similar: Platformer 32.1%, Female Protagonist 29.9%, Action 13.6%, Indie 10.1%, Retro 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action platformer that features a strong female lead and a dark, medieval fantasy world.

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

Why similar: Platformer 38.9%, Gothic 17.4% ★, Action 16.9%, Indie 9.1%, Retro 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a brutal, high-difficulty experience with a heavy metal aesthetic and intense side-scrolling action.

Rosenkreuzstilette is a mega-action-platformer game in which you step into the shoes of Spiritia Rosenberg, a virtuous young woman caught on the wrong side of a revolution instigated by her closest friends.

Why similar: Platformer 33.3%, Female Protagonist 27.6%, Action 9.4%, Difficult 7.6%, Retro 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, retro-style action platformer that features a female protagonist and intense boss battles.

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Platformer 46.2%, Action 17.4%, Retro 17.4%, Indie 12.4%, Difficult 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy, retro-styled action game that captures the dark, atmospheric feel of classic monster-hunting titles.

Ink and blood stain the streets of Ramezia. Witches must burn and sins must be judged. Venture forth as Sister Semilla to burn down the pillars of heresy in Minoria, an action-platformer by Bombservice, creators of Momodora.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.5%, Platformer 14.4%, Action 14%, Gothic 13.3% ★, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to the Momodora series that focuses on dark fantasy themes and fluid, action-oriented gameplay.

Trapped in a buried, forgotten facility, you must reach the core of an ancient machine to rescue your lost lover. System Purge is a challenging, atmospheric 2D platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 40.8%, Female Protagonist 33.4%, Action 9.6%, Indie 6.2%, Retro 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D platformer that features a female protagonist and intense, action-packed gameplay.

Cause distress in this challenging fast-paced action platformer. Experience a dark cartoon world come to life as frenetic gameplay meets comic book visuals and storytelling. Dash through beautiful arenas vanquishing vampires, rescuing hostages, disarming bombs, hacking servers and much more.

Why similar: Vampires 49% ★, Platformer 21.5%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Action 6.3%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vampire-themed action platformer that emphasizes precision and challenging level design.

Bela Lugosi returns as Prince Dracula in this classicvania horror platformer! Battle your way through the monster plagued countryside, evade deadly traps and pitfalls, overcome Dracula’s commanders in single combat, and discover the secret history of your monstrous foes.

Why similar: Werewolves 45.5% ★, Vampires 35.5% ★, Gothic 13.3% ★, Side Scroller 3%, Retro 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed action-adventure that pays homage to classic monster movies and retro side-scrollers.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.4%, Platformer 21.4%, Gothic 19.9% ★, Action 10%, Side Scroller 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, gothic-themed metroidvania with a female protagonist and extensive action-RPG elements.

Laika: Aged Through Blood is an action-adventure Metroidvania set in a post-apocalyptic western world. Play as Laika, a coyote mother and fierce warrior, and carve your motorbike through a land ravaged by betrayal and loss as you uncover dark secrets in the pursuit of vengeance against oppression.

Why similar: Platformer 52.4%, Difficult 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Action 11.3%, Indie 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, atmospheric action game that blends challenging platforming with a dark, revenge-driven narrative.

A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.

Why similar: Platformer 46.4%, Action 36.4%, Retro 16%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired action game that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat against supernatural foes.

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Platformer 34.1%, Female Protagonist 33.5%, Retro 11%, Difficult 10.9%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, exploration-heavy action game with a dark sci-fi setting and precise platforming.

Fueled by love but driven by rage, Cherry embarks on a blood-soaked quest for revenge, explores the massive Megastructure, and eviscerates the armies of Infornet in a best-in-class action-adventure that breaks tropes and bones.

Why similar: Platformer 35.5%, Female Protagonist 27.5%, Gothic 21.3% ★, Action 9.8%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, stylish metroidvania that features a female protagonist and intense, fast-paced combat.

A 2D Metroidvania-style game developed under the supervision of Ryo Mizuno, depicting the story of Deedlit and the events leading up to Record of Lodoss War: Diadem of the Covenant. Use a variety of weapons and spirit powers to unravel the mystery of the labyrinth.

Why similar: Platformer 43.5%, Female Protagonist 38.2%, Action 10.3%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, gothic-inspired action game featuring a female protagonist and fluid, satisfying combat.

Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.

Why similar: Platformer 35.7%, Gothic 30.1% ★, Difficult 10.2%, Action 9.7%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, punishing gothic action-platformer that emphasizes atmosphere and challenging combat mechanics.

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Platformer 39%, Female Protagonist 30.4%, Action 12.4%, Retro 9.2%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action platformer that focuses on tight controls and challenging, old-school difficulty.

The world has been taken over by synthetic lifeforms. A desperate plea for help sets Shadow, the sole survivor of his clan, on one last mission to uncover what started the path to perpetual ruin.

Why similar: Platformer 50.3%, Retro 15.4%, Action 10.3%, Difficult 8.6%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-difficulty, retro-styled action platformer that captures the intensity of classic 8-bit titles.

A mysterious agent, capable of becoming a digital ghost, sneaks aboard the Nakamura Space Station. This is where the fun begins: the station is well-protected with its heavy defences, never-ending arsenal of weapons, and mysterious artifacts. It will all have to be destroyed.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 36.2%, Platformer 32.4%, Action 13.8%, Indie 11.2%, Side Scroller 4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-heavy platformer that features a strong female lead and challenging encounters.

Aeterna Noctis is a challenging metroidvania that majestically combines action, exploration and adventure. With 2 game modes and difficulty based on action or the exclusive Noctis mode where a level of difficulty is added in precision platforming never seen in the metroidvania genre.

Why similar: Platformer 56.5%, Difficult 14.9%, Side Scroller 9.6%, Indie 8.9%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, high-difficulty platformer that focuses on precision movement and challenging combat encounters.

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Platformer 43.8%, Indie 23.4%, Action 20.7%, Retro 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action-adventure that blends platforming and combat in a classic, challenging style.

Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!

Why similar: Werewolves 62.2% ★, Vampires 21.8% ★, Action 5.8%, Side Scroller 4.9%, Retro 3%

Janosik 2 is a retro action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Get ready to jump, slash, dodge roll, dive, smash and bash your way through deadly traps, mischievous villains and bosses, and more in this sequel to Janosik.

Why similar: Werewolves 37.6% ★, Vampires 27.7% ★, Platformer 19.9%, Action 6%, Female Protagonist 4.1%

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Why similar: Platformer 39.2%, Female Protagonist 35.3%, Action 17.7%, Side Scroller 3.1%, Difficult 2.5%

Are you afraid of the big bad Woolfe? Step into the boots of a vengeful Red Riding Hood in this twisted-fairytale platformer. Defeat deranged fairytale bosses with your trusty axe, explore a gorgeous fantasy universe and piece together the truth behind the mysterious passing of Red’s father.

Why similar: Platformer 38.3%, Female Protagonist 34.8%, Action 13.6%, Indie 8.2%, Side Scroller 4.5%

Lycanthorn II is 3D homage to games of old. You play as Rain, a Vampire Hunter, on her quest to slay Nosferatu.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 43%, Gothic 24.3% ★, Action 16.6%, Retro 13.7%, Indie 2.1%

Your adventure is not over yet, the real enemy has appeared. Dr. Wolf has taken your lovely girl and you won't stop until you find her. To accomplish your mission, you will pass through many difficult challenges, putting your own life at risk.

Why similar: Werewolves 47.3% ★, Platformer 25.8%, Action 7.4%, Indie 5.8%, Difficult 5.7%

Demon Hearts is a 2D platformer game that will leave you feeling blood thirsty for victory every time you play! Take the winged and dangerously swift Vampiress Snow through many challenging silhouette environments while withstanding the many divergent demons, evil forces, and bosses!

Why similar: Platformer 47.8%, Action 30%, Indie 22.2%

Slay grim cultists, infernal minions, and nightmarish creatures in this dark and bloody retro-inspired action platformer. Uncover secrets, acquire powerful artifacts, and face challenging bosses in the Haunted Lands.

Why similar: Werewolves 63.1% ★, Platformer 17.9%, Retro 5.1%, Difficult 4.9%, Action 4.4%

Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!

Why similar: Vampires 76.5% ★, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action 11%, Singleplayer 0.2%

This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.

Why similar: Vampires 57.2% ★, Platformer 19.9%, Gothic 10.3% ★, Action 9.5%, Side Scroller 2.6%

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a fast-paced platformer that will plunge you into the heart of two opposing worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 52.9%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Action 14.5%, Indie 11.2%, Difficult 2.2%

Hunt the Night is a retro-style action-RPG that blends fast, skillful combat with dark fantasy lore. Play as Vesper, a member of the Stalkers, and traverse the ruined world of Medhram on a mission to save humanity from a deadly cycle of annihilation.

Why similar: Gothic 59.6% ★, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Action 11.9%, Indie 5.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%

Cally's Trials is a roguelike action-platformer with a weapon-levelling system that lets you evolve weapons as you use them. Cally must save her parents from the maniacal Herbert, who has laid waste to the Caves and built a massive new base.

Why similar: Platformer 41.2%, Female Protagonist 27.4%, Action 18.1%, Indie 12.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Platformer 36.6%, Female Protagonist 25.8%, Action 18.7%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Indie 5.9%

A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!

Why similar: Platformer 39.6%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Action 18.9%, Indie 11.7%, Side Scroller 5.6%

Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.

Why similar: Platformer 30.7%, Vampires 24.6% ★, Gothic 20.5% ★, Action 14.3%, Side Scroller 5.2%

This is the story of Xandria, an iron alchemist. She seeks revenge regardless of the consequences. To achieve it, Xandria fights with a powerful whip and the power of chemical elements. Find out more about her in this modern metroidvania adventure.

Why similar: Platformer 33.3%, Gothic 27.6% ★, Female Protagonist 26%, Action 7.9%, Side Scroller 4.7%

Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials and an unsettling, experimental narrative. Find a way out - or live in Shelter forever more.

Why similar: Platformer 41.8%, Female Protagonist 41%, Action 9%, Retro 7.2%, Singleplayer 1%

Arise from the dead as the 'Cursed King' in an enthralling action platformer. Wield the chains that once imprisoned you to vanquish foes and traverse your fallen kingdom. Uncover hidden areas, strategically level up, and reclaim your throne by banishing colossal bosses!

Why similar: Vampires 37.4% ★, Platformer 28.1%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Action 7.7%, Difficult 6.2%

COVEN is a hyper-violent retro FPS where your path of vengeance will take you across time and space. Destroy your enemies and eat their flesh.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 63.8%, Action 18.8%, Indie 9.1%, Retro 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Vampiress: Eternal Duet is a noir-style 3D side-scrolling action game. You play as Miss Vampire who switches between vampire/human form and uses blood to fight in high-speed battles. To find your sister in this conflicted world, bloodshed is the last thing to worry about...

Why similar: Platformer 33.3%, Vampires 26.8% ★, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Side Scroller 8.6%, Action 5.9%

Bloodlust is a dungeon crawling / action RPG experience that will allow players to explore the dark underworld of a forgotten society of Vampires and their disciplines, all while trying to battle for hierarchy among the clans in search of their sire.

Why similar: Vampires 88.5% ★, Action 6.8%, Indie 4.7%

The game is a first person Gothic action adventure game set in the medieval kingdom of Uhorsko. You play Dominik, a young alchemist summoned to protect the kingdom from a ravenous beast. Dominik's goals soon change as he discovers he has been bitten, and cursed to become the very thing he has set out to stop.

Why similar: Werewolves 89.3% ★, Indie 7.7%, Action 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.1%

Demoniaca - is a dark, gothic, mature and sexy action RPG inspired by the Castlevania series. Explore, fight, meet new friends and avenge those who brought you unbearable pain and loss.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.5%, Platformer 30.9%, Action 9%, Difficult 7.3%, Indie 7.2%

You are Akane, a Kunoichi ninja secretely loving her master Goro, a noble samurai. One day Goro is kidnapped by the evil Hiromi - you have to rescue him, but it won't be an easy task!

Why similar: Platformer 49.4%, Female Protagonist 33.1%, Action 10.7%, Indie 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Zack Zero takes you on an action-packed platform adventure with incredible 3D graphics and the playability and entertainment of classic 2D games. Help Zack Zero save his beloved Marlene, kidnapped by the evil Zulrog in an effort to obtain the powerful substance that will allow him to travel back in time.

Why similar: Platformer 65%, Action 20.4%, Indie 14.7%

Hollowed tells the story of a woman who will do anything to bring her perished loved one back to the world of the living. Control Halia and her spirit Oco simultaneously on a single controller in this side-scrolling puzzle platformer.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.4%, Action 29%, Indie 26.6%

Cally's parents have been abducted, as her arch-enemy Herbert has taken control of the Caves to perform his evil experiments. Join Cally and her friends in this action-packed run and gun platformer, conquering insane bosses, exploring to find secrets, and levelling up EVERYTHING.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.2%, Platformer 32.5%, Action 11.8%, Indie 9%, Side Scroller 4.2%

Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of Rayne’s second adventure: a blood-soaked rampage of vengeance against the Cult of Kagan, a group led by Rayne's half-siblings that seek to carry out their father Kagan's legacy by creating a new era of vampire supremacy.

Why similar: Vampires 56.8% ★, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Platformer 11%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%