Games Like Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.4%, Vampires 20.1% ★, Third Person 12.6%, Action 12.3%, Fantasy 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the definitive modern way to experience the foundational narrative of the Legacy of Kain universe.

Dracula, weak and yearning release from immortality, must reclaim his powers and defeat Satan. An epic fantasy adventure set in an expansive modern-day world!Awoken after centuries of slumber, weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds, Dracula must reclaim his powers and make a pact with Death, to defeat Satan and gain...

Why similar: Vampires 65.6% ★, Action 9.6%, Gothic 9.6% ★, Hack and Slash 4.2%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: You play as Dracula himself in this gothic action game, mirroring the vampire-protagonist power fantasy of Blood Omen 2.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition is the complete edition of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a dark and vivid new re-imagining of the Castlevania mythology. It is the end of days and ungodly powers isolate the Earth.

Why similar: Vampires 49.3% ★, Action 11.2%, Gothic 10.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 7%, Hack and Slash 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar dark fantasy aesthetic and heavy focus on cinematic, combo-based combat.

Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

Why similar: Classic 37.5% ★, Action 18%, Third Person 11.8%, Adventure 6.1%, Dark Fantasy 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a remarkably similar gritty tone, dark atmosphere, and visceral combat-focused gameplay loop.

Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.

Why similar: Vampires 70.7% ★, Classic 12.9% ★, Gothic 5.3% ★, Action 3.1%, Story Rich 2%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic RPG that perfectly captures the urban gothic vampire aesthetic and complex lore.

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Why similar: Vampires 66.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.5%, Action 4.7%, Third Person 4.1%, Story Rich 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, narrative-driven experience centered on the moral struggles and supernatural powers of a vampire in a dark, atmospheric setting.

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 73.1% ★, Action 8.8%, Gore 5.1%, Hack and Slash 4.6%, Third Person 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic vampire-themed action game that focuses on gore, agility, and hack-and-slash combat.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.8%, Action 19.6%, Third Person 12.3%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Violent 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This hack-and-slash adventure features a dark, apocalyptic fantasy world and satisfying third-person combat.

Inhabiting the World of Darkness, you must face a series of brutal confrontations with your nemesis Vukodlak, a powerful vampire lord.

Why similar: Vampires 61.2% ★, Classic 23.2% ★, Violent 6.2%, Story Rich 2.9%, Third Person 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG that spans centuries, much like the Legacy of Kain series, focusing on vampire lore and tragedy.

Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.

Why similar: Vampires 63.1% ★, Gothic 7.8% ★, Action 7.5%, Gore 4.8%, Hack and Slash 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series that established the fast-paced, vampire-hunting action formula.

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 59.9% ★, Action 12.6%, Gothic 7.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 5.8%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling gothic action game that maintains the series' dark tone and vampire-hunting themes.

The ultimate DARKSIDERS II experience! 1080p native resolution. Reworked and tuned game balancing and loot distribution. Improved Graphic Render Engine for even higher visual quality, lighting and shadows. Improved and reworked level, character and environment graphics.

Why similar: Action 23.9%, Dark Fantasy 17.6%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Third Person 13%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It expands on the dark fantasy themes and combat mechanics with a more agile, supernatural protagonist.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Action 18.7%, Third Person 15.2%, Stealth 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Fantasy 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a brutal, dark fantasy power fantasy with fluid combat that feels like a modern evolution of the genre.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Classic 26.8% ★, Action 25%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Third Person 11.9%, Violent 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of stylish, fast-paced third-person action with a dark, supernatural aesthetic.

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.5%, Violent 13%, Action 11.9%, Third Person 9.9%, Gore 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, dark fantasy action game known for its challenging, weighty combat and atmospheric environments.

You are the Nomad — an elder vampire awakening from a century-long slumber, new to the modern nights. Trapped in your Blood is a stranger’s voice. This entity, a vampire detective known as Fabien, will be your guide to 21st-century Seattle.

Why similar: Vampires 70.7% ★, Action 8.5%, Dark Fantasy 5.9%, Gore 4%, Violent 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the vampire RPG genre that emphasizes supernatural abilities and dark urban exploration.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Stealth 44.9%, Action 22.1%, Story Rich 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, oppressive atmosphere and allows for creative use of supernatural powers in a third-person-adjacent perspective.

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 76.7% ★, Action 13.6%, Hack and Slash 6.3%, Fantasy 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward hack-and-slash action game featuring vampire protagonists and dark fantasy environments.

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 91.1% ★, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-RPG that focuses on the gritty, nocturnal life of a vampire in a dark world.

Bloodlust 2: Nemesis is a "Hack 'n Slash - 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 solve the secrets to their bloodline's scientifically enhanced monstrous power.

Why similar: Vampires 84.1% ★, Action 11.4%, Hack and Slash 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans heavily into the vampire power fantasy with dungeon-crawling mechanics.

Rise as a vampire in a handcrafted 2D dark-fantasy RPG. Master devastating powers, confront horrific enemies, and forge your destiny in a world shattered by a brutal civil war between humans and vampires.

Why similar: Vampires 60.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 26.3%, Fantasy 6.9%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that explores dark fantasy themes and vampire lore in a top-down perspective.

Another story of Bloodlust, this time told through the eyes of Ravenblood; part Ghost... part Vampire... and 100% bada$$. His journey in search of lost strength and revenge will take you through the dark tombs and dungeons of the Vampirem.

Why similar: Vampires 68.7% ★, Action 17.6%, Third Person 7.5%, Hack and Slash 5%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game that focuses on vampire-themed combat and exploration.

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

Why similar: Action 22.2%, Third Person 14.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Violent 10.7%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The 2018 entry offers a mature, dark fantasy narrative with visceral, high-impact combat that fans of the genre will appreciate.

Play as the vampire Kain and his betrayed lieutenant Raziel. Wield legendary blades, use supernatural abilities, and battle through a world of conflict, intrigue, and prophecy as their paths collide across the dark world of Nosgoth.

Why similar: Vampires 64.1% ★, Action 10.9%, Gothic 8.1% ★, Adventure 4.8%, Story Rich 3.9%

Galidon is a vampire kingdom. You’re a lawful heir. The power struggle and an intriguing plot are in place. 21 levels contain quests and crafting. The gameplay is rapid, bloodthirsty and intransigent and doesn't forgive a single mistake. Devoid of Shadows is a heat in the chill dungeons of the Labyrinth!

Why similar: Vampires 65.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.5%, Action 10.4%, Violent 3.5%, Gore 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that emphasizes combat and exploration in a gothic setting.

DARK is a unique stealth-action game with RPG elements in which you take on the role of the ultimate hunter: a vampire. Ambush your enemies from the shadows, roam the darkness and use powerful vampire skills to dispatch your opponents.

Why similar: Vampires 63.4% ★, Stealth 8.8%, Third Person 7.9%, Action 7%, Fantasy 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-action game that places you in the role of a vampire navigating a modern, dark urban landscape.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.

Why similar: Vampires 56.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 17.3%, Third Person 6.3%, Action 5%, Fantasy 3.5%

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: Action 54.2%, Hack and Slash 27.3%, Gore 15.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that retains the series' signature vampire-themed gore and fast combat.

Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...

Why similar: Vampires 44.3% ★, Classic 13.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.4%, Action 7.5%, Gothic 6.9% ★

In this sequel to the critically acclaimed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, reassume the role of Raziel, and travel back through the currents of time into various eras of Nosgoth's past in your relentless pursuit of Kain.

Why similar: Vampires 42.8% ★, Classic 19.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, Gothic 8.8% ★, Action 6.1%

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: Vampires 41.8% ★, Action 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Gothic 12.7% ★, Adventure 6.7%

BloodRayne is a dhampir, born from the unnatural union of vampire and human. Blessed with the powers of a vampire but cursed with the thirst for blood and a weakness to sunlight, Rayne is challenged with her most personal battle yet as she hunts down her siblings.

Why similar: Vampires 73.5% ★, Action 13.3%, Third Person 4.9%, Gore 4.5%, Hack and Slash 3.2%

Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Why similar: Classic 53.5% ★, Stealth 22.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Action 5%, Atmospheric 4.2%

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives.

Why similar: Classic 51.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Gothic 14.9% ★, Action 12.7%, Fantasy 5%

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

Why similar: Classic 44.9% ★, Gothic 17.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Third Person 6%, Action 4.9%

In the years between the World Wars, Agent BloodRayne works as a killing machine for The Brimstone Society--a top secret fraternity that hunts down and destroys supernatural threats. Starring heroine Rayne, this original action horror game unleashed the red headed dhampir on the world.

Why similar: Action 53.5%, Third Person 22.4%, Gore 10.8%, Hack and Slash 10%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

Why similar: Classic 39.4% ★, Stealth 26.3%, Action 15.7%, Third Person 11.7%, Gore 2.2%

In this dark, open-world adventure, you awaken as a Vampire Lord. Build and customize your castle. Hunt for blood, fight, craft, and gather. Command your loyal servants. Shapeshift into a bat to explore the night and survive the relentless Inquisition, solo or in 4-player co-op.

Why similar: Vampires 66.4% ★, Gothic 15.1% ★, Third Person 6.6%, Fantasy 4.2%, Adventure 3.3%

The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him.

Why similar: Action 25.1%, Classic 22.6% ★, Third Person 15.1%, Adventure 10.6%, Hack and Slash 7.2%

Experience an exciting single player storyline where you thwart Loki and his minions from bringing Ragnarok to Midgard.

Why similar: Classic 50.3% ★, Action 16.6%, Third Person 13.2%, Adventure 6.2%, Hack and Slash 6%

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Why similar: Classic 32% ★, Dark Fantasy 22.7%, Action 14.8%, Fantasy 9.2%, Stealth 6.1%

Become a vampire. Strike from the darkness and drink the blood of your prey. Use stealth, persuasion, and an arsenal of upgradable abilities to sneak past enemies undetected or punish the guilty in the seedy backstreets of nighttime Venice.

Why similar: Vampires 73.8% ★, Stealth 9%, Gore 7.1%, Adventure 4.4%, Atmospheric 2.2%

Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!

Why similar: Vampires 44.1% ★, Classic 19.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.3%, Action 10%, Gothic 7.7% ★

Lord Draak's henchmen are spreading chaos in Uma. Are you going to let them get away with it?

Why similar: Classic 48.9% ★, Action 30.5%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Fantasy 5.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.

Why similar: Classic 51.7% ★, Action 15.7%, Third Person 12.2%, Adventure 6.8%, Story Rich 4.4%

Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

Why similar: Vampires 75.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Action 5.3%, Adventure 2.5%, Action-Adventure 2%

Reclaim your destiny. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny returns with higher resolution graphics and modernised controls to perform issen critical counter attacks and intense swordplay. Experience this dramatic revenge story set in Feudal Japan.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 45%, Action 20%, Third Person 12.5%, Story Rich 10%, Hack and Slash 5.4%

The Queen of Vampires emerges from the ashes of history, seeking to destroy the world of humans and rule over its ruins! No one, human or vampire, will stand in her way!Count Dracula awakens, weakened and stripped of his powers after years of healing from his last battle with Dr. Van Helsing.

Why similar: Vampires 67.8% ★, Gothic 15.7% ★, Fantasy 4.6%, Story Rich 4.5%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Having defeated the Campaigner, Turok throws the Chronocepter into a waiting volcano to destroy it. Unfortunately the blast awakens an even deadlier force - The Primagen. Once again a Turok is tasked with restoring peace to the land and stopping the Primagen from merging Earth with the nether world.

Why similar: Classic 60.3% ★, Action 14.3%, Violent 10.5%, Gore 8.8%, Adventure 4.8%

A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.

Why similar: Vampires 58.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.6%, Action 6%, Violent 3.4%, Fantasy 3.2%

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 45.3% ★, Gothic 15.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Action 9.1%, Classic 8.9% ★

You are Paul de Raque, a Knight Templar on a journey to the Holy Land with the goal to reunite with his Order in Jerusalem. But you are more than just a common crusader - you are on a holy mission. The future of the world and all mankind rests on your shoulders…

Why similar: Classic 34% ★, Action 21.8%, Gore 11.6%, Adventure 9.8%, Third Person 9.1%

An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 32.1%, Action 26%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Violent 9.5%, Gore 8.1%

It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.

Why similar: Classic 50.6% ★, Fantasy 15.6%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 6.5%

Moroi is a grimdark fairytale with an even darker sense of humor. Experience frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative anchored by a bizarre cast of characters. Can you break free from eternal madness?

Why similar: Vampires 26.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 8.5%, Hack and Slash 7.7%

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 62.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 21%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 4.2%, Action-Adventure 2.7%