- #1 The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,775 reviews2017
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.1%, Vampire 26.6% ★, Beat 'em up 17.9%, Action 10.3%, Female Protagonist 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same hyper-violent, stylish 2D hack-and-slash intensity and dark, gothic atmosphere as the seed game.
- #2 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
96% matchVery Positive84% of 2,609 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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: Vampire 33.7% ★, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Platformer 10.8%, Gothic 9.7% ★, Metroidvania 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar blend of 2D side-scrolling combat and platforming within a dark, vampire-hunting fantasy setting.
- #3 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
96% matchVery Positive94% of 4,427 reviews2018
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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: Vampire 22.6% ★, Gothic 17% ★, Platformer 11%, Side Scroller 10%, Dark Fantasy 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a retro-inspired, high-difficulty 2D action experience that emphasizes precise platforming and combat.
- #4 Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
95% matchVery Positive80% of 1,324 reviews2023
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.
Why similar: Gothic 21.6% ★, Side Scroller 16.7%, Platformer 16.5%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 12%
Why You'll Like It: This title features fast-paced 2D action with a gothic aesthetic and tight combat mechanics that mirror the feel of Rayne's adventure.
- #5 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
94% matchVery Positive85% of 1,586 reviews2020
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.
Why similar: Platformer 19.8%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Metroidvania 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the challenging 2D action and character-swapping mechanics of its predecessor, keeping the gameplay sharp.
- #6 Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
94% matchVery Positive93% of 11,587 reviews2016
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Side Scroller 18.7%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Platformer 15.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Metroidvania 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic 2D action game featuring a female protagonist and fluid, challenging combat that feels very similar to the seed game.
- #7 Wallachia: Reign of Dracula
93% matchMostly Positive71% of 186 reviews2020
Dev: Migami GamesPub: Storybird Studio
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 1.2 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Wallachia Reign of Dracula is a retro-styled action platformer/shooter game.
Why similar: Action 40.9%, Platformer 25.8%, Female Protagonist 21.7%, 2D 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: This 2D action game leans heavily into the vampire-hunting theme with challenging, classic side-scrolling gameplay.
- #8 Damsel
92% matchMostly Positive78% of 78 reviews2018
Dev: Screwtape Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Vampire 49.1% ★, Female Protagonist 18.2%, Platformer 16.8%, Action 6.9%, Arcade 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D platformer featuring a vampire-hunting protagonist and a focus on quick, precise combat maneuvers.
- #9 They Bleed Pixels
91% matchVery Positive83% of 2,537 reviews2012
Dev: Spooky Squid Games Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror.
Why similar: Blood 27.1% ★, Gothic 15% ★, Hack and Slash 14.2%, Beat 'em up 13.8%, Female Protagonist 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Known for its extreme difficulty and focus on melee combat, this platformer captures the punishing nature of the seed game.
- #10 Minoria
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,592 reviews2019
Dev: BombservicePub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 23.5%, Metroidvania 15.5%, Hack and Slash 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Gothic 10.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: Created by the developers of Momodora, this game offers polished 2D combat and a dark, atmospheric world perfect for fans of gothic action.
- #11 Foregone
90% matchVery Positive81% of 1,393 reviews2021
Dev: Big Blue Bubble
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Foregone is a fast and fluid 2D action-platformer packed with legendary loot and stunning pixel art. Collect an arsenal of powerful weapons and unravel a compelling story of regret and conspiracy as you slice your way through hordes of enemies to save Calagan.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Platformer 20.3%, Hack and Slash 15%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Metroidvania 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed 2D action-platformer that emphasizes fluid movement and intense, visceral combat encounters.
- #12 Bladed fury
89% matchVery Positive87% of 3,162 reviews2018
Dev: NEXT Studios
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 56%
An action game set in the Ancient China, bringing players addictive experiences with its unique Chinese traditional art-style and sound design.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 33%, Female Protagonist 22.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Action 10.3%, Beat 'em up 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: This 2D hack-and-slash game features a female lead and fluid, combo-heavy combat that rewards aggressive play.
- #13 BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,150 reviews2020
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Vampire 35.9% ★, Blood 23.9% ★, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Horror 5%
Why You'll Like It: While in 3D, it remains a core part of the franchise, offering the same vampire-slaying action and dark tone.
- #14 Cookie Cutter: Overkill Edition
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,377 reviews2023
Dev: Subcult Joint LTD
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Blood 38.8% ★, Platformer 17.4%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Metroidvania 14.2%, Action 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a brutal, stylized 2D action experience with a strong focus on violent, fast-paced combat.
- #15 The Last Faith
86% matchVery Positive84% of 5,200 reviews2023
Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.
Why similar: Vampire 24.4% ★, Blood 19.2% ★, Gothic 16.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Metroidvania 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic 2D action game that blends challenging combat with a somber, atmospheric world.
- #16 BloodRayne: Terminal Cut
87% matchVery Positive89% of 1,774 reviews2020
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Vampire 42.4% ★, Hack and Slash 21%, Female Protagonist 14%, Gothic 11.6% ★, Horror 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: The original 3D entry in the series provides the foundational vampire-hunting experience that inspired the spin-off.
- #17 DOOMBLADE
86% matchVery Positive82% of 347 reviews2023
Dev: Muro StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Deep underground, Gloom Girl discovers DOOMBLADE, a sentient weapon hellbent on escape after eons in chains. Together, “Doom and Gloom” embark on a vengeful quest to unlock the powerful abilities and destroy the Dread Lords once and for all in this 2D Action Metroidvania.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 22.1%, Side Scroller 15%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Dark Fantasy 13.3%, Platformer 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game features fast-paced, movement-heavy 2D action that emphasizes aggressive combat and exploration.
- #18 Katana ZERO
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,545 reviews2019
Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 42.4%, Platformer 33.4%, Action 14.7%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on one-hit-kill mechanics, its high-speed, stylish 2D action and precision requirements are a great match.
- #19 Vernal Edge
85% matchMostly Positive77% of 629 reviews2023
Dev: Hello Penguin Team LLCPub: PID Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.9%, Platformer 26.7%, Metroidvania 19.9%, Action 9.8%, 2D 8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a focus on high-mobility 2D action and a female protagonist, making it a strong thematic and mechanical fit.
- #20 Cyber Shadow
84% matchVery Positive84% of 1,490 reviews2021
Dev: Aarne "MekaSkull" HunzikerPub: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 28.7%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Metroidvania 16.7%, 2D 10.1%, Anime 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers tight, responsive 2D action and high-difficulty platforming that tests player reflexes just like the seed game.
- #21 The Vagrant
83% matchVery Positive90% of 8,552 reviews2018
Dev: O.T.K GamesPub: SakuraGame
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Guide Vivian the Vagrant, through vibrant and dynamic landscapes while hacking and slashing a path from a quiet coastal village through mysterious forests, haunted castles, and wrecked battlegrounds. When the endless barrage of enemies have been vanquished, what solace will be left for our hero?
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Beat 'em up 13%, Metroidvania 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist and 2D hack-and-slash combat that emphasizes combos and character progression.
- #22 Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-
82% matchVery Positive93% of 7,196 reviews2021
Dev: Team LadybugPub: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Beat 'em up 30%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Platformer 16.5%, Metroidvania 12.7%, 2D 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: A polished 2D action game with a gothic aesthetic and fluid combat that feels very satisfying to play.
- #23 Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
82% matchVery Positive94% of 485 reviews2017
Dev: Yacht Club Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Take control of Specter Knight, servant to the Enchantress, in a quest to recruit a cadre of knights and create the Order of No Quarter. Experience perfect platforming, world-class visuals, impeccable stage design, incredible music, and even meet a friend or two in Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment!
Why similar: Platformer 52.1%, Action 33.2%, 2D 13.8%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Why You'll Like It: The movement and combat mechanics in this campaign are exceptionally fluid, offering a high-quality 2D action experience.
- #24 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
80% matchVery Positive94% of 43,849 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.2%, Dark Fantasy 29.7%, Metroidvania 24.6%, 2D 6.5%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, dark fantasy 2D action game that emphasizes precise combat and atmospheric storytelling.
- #25 Janosik 2
79% matchVery Positive97% of 72 reviews2024
Dev: Onix GamesPub: Retrovibe
Windows · Linux
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: Vampire 38.5% ★, Platformer 21.8%, Metroidvania 13.5%, Action 9.2%, 2D 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that provides a fun, challenging experience with a focus on exploration and combat.
- #26 Dead Cells
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 178,807 reviews2018
Dev: Motion Twin
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 13.5 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Platformer 18.7%, Metroidvania 13.9%, 2D 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Its fast-paced, combat-heavy 2D gameplay and focus on fluid movement make it a natural recommendation for action fans.
- #27 BloodLust Shadowhunter
81% matchVery Positive80% of 353 reviews2015
Dev: WRF Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Vampire 91.1% ★, Action 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the vampire theme and action-oriented combat within a dark, dungeon-crawling environment.
- #28 Sundered®: Eldritch Edition
79% matchVery Positive82% of 5,120 reviews2017
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers, a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op!
Why similar: Platformer 23.5%, Female Protagonist 21.6%, Metroidvania 19.6%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D 7%
Why You'll Like It: This game features chaotic, fast-paced 2D combat set in a dark, eldritch world that challenges even skilled players.
- #29 Salt and Sanctuary
78% matchVery Positive89% of 21,497 reviews2016
Dev: Ska Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.9%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Platformer 17.6%, Side Scroller 10.5%, 2D 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game brings a dark, challenging, and combat-focused experience to a 2D plane, perfect for fans of difficult action.
- #30 Blood of the Werewolf
81% matchMixed59% of 619 reviews2013
Dev: Scientifically ProvenPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Blood of the Werewolf (2.0) Become Selena, loving mother, devoted wife and -- powerful werewolf. Take revenge on the monsters that have slain your husband and stolen your child, in this love letter to classic platformers.
Why similar: Platformer 25.7%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Gothic 19.3% ★, Vampire 18.8% ★, Action 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that leans into classic horror themes and challenging, action-oriented gameplay.
- #31 NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
73% matchVery Positive93% of 2,479 reviews2025
Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Dotemu
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.
Why similar: Platformer 25.7%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Hack and Slash 17.8%, Action 9.9%, Demons 7.9%
- #32 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
75% matchVery Positive93% of 40,867 reviews2019
Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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: Metroidvania 20%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Gothic 15.7% ★, Side Scroller 13.2%, Platformer 9.6%
- #33 血姬：双生 (Vampiress: Eternal Duet)
73% matchVery Positive89% of 85 reviews2025
Dev: 织界者 (Realm Weaver Studio)
Windows
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: Beat 'em up 22.1%, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Vampire 19.5% ★, Side Scroller 13.7%, Platformer 11.2%
- #34 Castlevania Advance Collection
74% matchVery Positive91% of 2,387 reviews2021
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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: Vampire 32.1% ★, Metroidvania 16%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Gothic 11.7% ★, Demons 8%
- #35 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
75% matchVery Positive85% of 6,314 reviews2014
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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: Vampire 50.6% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Gothic 16.3% ★, Action 7.5%, Metroidvania 2.3%
- #36 BloodRayne (Legacy)
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 604 reviews2006
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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: Vampire 57.2% ★, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Hack and Slash 13%, Action 10.6%, Horror 4.1%
- #37 BloodRayne Betrayal (Legacy)
77% matchMixed60% of 929 reviews2014
Dev: Abstraction GamesPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Vampire 30.2% ★, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Blood 7.6% ★
- #38 BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)
76% matchMostly Positive73% of 444 reviews2006
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
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: Vampire 55.1% ★, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Action 10%, Horror 3.8%
- #39 Castlevania Anniversary Collection
74% matchVery Positive81% of 2,186 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.
Why similar: Vampire 34.8% ★, Platformer 16%, Side Scroller 11%, Metroidvania 10.7%, Gothic 10.6% ★
- #40 Castlevania Dominus Collection
70% matchVery Positive95% of 2,570 reviews2024
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Why similar: Vampire 43.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Metroidvania 13.5%, Platformer 10%, Action 6.6%
- #41 Blood Knights
76% matchMixed64% of 1,047 reviews2013
Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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: Vampire 51.4% ★, Hack and Slash 27.5%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Action 9.1%, Fantasy 2.5%
- #42 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
73% matchVery Positive81% of 10,091 reviews2013
Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Vampire 34.8% ★, Hack and Slash 28.8%, Gothic 16.2% ★, Action 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 6.3%
- #43 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
68% matchVery Positive98% of 478 reviews2026
Dev: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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: Vampire 62.6% ★, Gothic 16% ★, Action 11.2%, Horror 7.1%, Fantasy 2.6%
- #44 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
72% matchMostly Negative30% of 115 reviews2026
Dev: Bit Bot MediaPub: Crystal Dynamics
Windows
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: Vampire 23.1% ★, Gothic 16.3% ★, Platformer 14.2%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.5%
- #45 Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge
72% matchVery Positive84% of 129 reviews2022
Dev: Danny Garay
Windows · Linux
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: Vampire 24.4% ★, Gothic 20.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 12%, Demons 10%, Side Scroller 9.6%
- #46 Soulstice
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,636 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.8%, Beat 'em up 22.9%, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Demons 10.4%
- #47 Beyond the Ice Palace 2
71% matchMixed67% of 123 reviews2025
Dev: STORYBIRD StudioPub: PQube
Windows
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: Vampire 39.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Platformer 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Metroidvania 7.7%
- #48 Bayonetta
70% matchVery Positive92% of 31,212 reviews2017
Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 40%, Female Protagonist 28.6%, Beat 'em up 15.3%, Action 10.5%, Fantasy 2.6%
- #49 HunterX
70% matchVery Positive84% of 719 reviews2022
Dev: ORANGE POPCORN
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 49%
HunterX is an action-adventure game full of spirited battles. Use various styles of weapons and magic to experience your own fighting style and explore a great world.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.2%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Metroidvania 12.9%
- #50 Vigil: The Longest Night
69% matchVery Positive86% of 3,533 reviews2020
Dev: Glass Heart Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 13.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.8%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Platformer 15.9%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Metroidvania 12.9%
- #51 From Shadows
71% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Revolt and RebelPub: Klabater
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Action-platformer filled to the brim with blood, mayhem, and demons straight from hell! Play solo or with your friends in split-screen, upgrade your beast, and mow down hordes of enemies and their towering lieutenants.
Why similar: Vampire 35.1% ★, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Platformer 9.6%, Demons 8.4%
- #52 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
66% matchVery Positive89% of 3,534 reviews2024
Dev: Aspyr
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.6%, Dark Fantasy 26%, Platformer 19.2%, Demons 13%, Action 8.7%
- #53 Lycanthorn II - Rain of Beasts
68% matchVery Positive91% of 318 reviews2021
Dev: Scumhead
Windows · Linux
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 38.5%, Gothic 29.6% ★, Action 16.2%, Colorful 7.9%, Horror 7.4%
- #54 ICEY
67% matchVery Positive90% of 27,487 reviews2016
Dev: FantaBlade NetworkPub: XD
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.1%, Female Protagonist 24.1%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Action 10.6%, Anime 6.3%
- #55 Onechanbara Z2: Chaos
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,033 reviews2016
Dev: TamsoftPub: D3PUBLISHER
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is the latest entry in the Onechanbara series. Two sets of buxom vampire sisters battle through over a dozen stages of high-octane real-time swordplay. Fight off the invasion in gruesome detail, occasionally transforming into a demon for short bursts of added power and speed.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 44%, Female Protagonist 25.7%, Beat 'em up 13.6%, Action 10.5%, Anime 6.2%
- #56 Midnight Castle Succubus DX
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,096 reviews2020
Dev: pixelteishokuPub: Critical Bliss
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
A succubus issues threats against humanity once every 100 years. While men die and young women disappear one by one, a succubus hunter visits a cursed city under the moonlight. Let's rescue abducted girls and defeat the succubus!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Platformer 21.5%, Metroidvania 16.5%, Action 4.2%
- #57 Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi
66% matchVery Positive88% of 85 reviews2024
Dev: Tezcatek
Windows
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: Vampire 38.9% ★, Gothic 23.3% ★, Side Scroller 14.4%, Demons 10.8%, Horror 7.8%
- #58 RWBY: Arrowfell
67% matchMostly Positive72% of 337 reviews2022
Dev: WayForward
Windows
Dive into an explosive new RWBY adventure! Instantly switch between Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, and use their weapons and Semblances to battle a mysterious new threat in this in-canon story set during RWBY Volume 7! Featuring a new song by Jeff Williams with vocals by Casey Lee Williams!
Why similar: Beat 'em up 34.1%, Hack and Slash 26.3%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Action 7.8%, Female Protagonist 5.3%
- #59 Panzer Paladin
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 656 reviews2020
Dev: Tribute Games Inc.
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine!
Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.2%, Platformer 18%, Demons 16%, Action 7.2%, Colorful 6.5%
- #60 Vampire's Best Friend
64% matchVery Positive99% of 75 reviews2025
Dev: SinksAdventure
Windows
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day. Flap through peril in this open-ended precision “batformer” with a unique control scheme that re-contextualizes precision platformer trappings and flips them upside-down!
Why similar: Platformer 29.4%, Gothic 27.5% ★, Metroidvania 20.6%, Action 10.5%, 2D 9.2%
