Games Like BloodRayne Betrayal (Legacy)

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: Hack and Slash 29.9%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Platformer 14.5%, Gore 12.6%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive, remastered version of the seed game, offering the same core experience with improved visuals and controls.

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 37.5%, Gore 17.9%, Action 17.4%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Beat 'em up 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane 2D hack-and-slash that perfectly matches the dark, visceral, and stylish combat of the seed game.

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

Why similar: Platformer 36.8%, Action 21.3%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, 2D 7.6%, Difficult 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep combat mechanics and fluid platforming that mirror the agility-focused gameplay of the seed.

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: Female Protagonist 27.5%, Platformer 24.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Action 12.9%, Difficult 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action game featuring a female protagonist and a dark, atmospheric world that rewards precision.

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: Gore 30.4%, Platformer 20.4%, Action 11.5%, 2D 9.7%, Difficult 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, challenging 2D action-platformer that captures the dark, visceral tone and supernatural themes of the series.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Platformer 30.5%, Hack and Slash 24.4%, Action 17%, 2D 7.1%, Beat 'em up 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fluid, fast-paced 2D hack-and-slash combat with a strong emphasis on stylish combos.

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 36.1%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 17%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Anime 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic action-platformer that shares the dark, supernatural aesthetic and exploration-heavy gameplay.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.6%, Platformer 23.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Action 10.7%, Difficult 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action game featuring a female protagonist and unique, stylish combat mechanics.

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: Female Protagonist 29.4%, Platformer 26.1%, Action 12.8%, Beat 'em up 11.1%, 2D 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Polished 2D action with smooth movement and combat that feels very similar to the seed's platforming style.

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 47.7%, Platformer 24%, Action 12.7%, 2D 8.5%, Difficult 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: High-speed 2D combat and platforming that rewards the same kind of precision and aggression found in the seed.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.4%, Gore 17.6%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Platformer 15.1%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult 2D platformer with a dark, gore-filled aesthetic and a female protagonist at its center.

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: Platformer 29.8%, Action 17.3%, Difficult 14.4%, Gore 14.3%, 2D 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging 2D platformer with deep combat systems that emphasize timing and aggression.

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 45.8%, Female Protagonist 23.1%, Action 13.8%, Gore 9.8%, Anime 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: High-energy hack-and-slash featuring a female protagonist and gore-filled combat that matches the series' tone.

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 29.9%, Female Protagonist 27.4%, Action 12.2%, Side Scroller 8.8%, 2D 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Chaotic, fast-paced 2D combat that emphasizes agility and crowd control against overwhelming odds.

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 42.8%, Female Protagonist 26.1%, Action 14.2%, Gore 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Stylish, high-octane action with a powerful female protagonist and complex, rewarding combat mechanics.

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 34.2%, Female Protagonist 24.4%, Action 15.8%, Side Scroller 8%, Anime 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D hack-and-slash with a female protagonist and highly stylish, combo-heavy combat.

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 32.4%, Platformer 21.8%, Action 14.2%, Gore 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, high-speed 2D action game where precision and quick reflexes are essential for survival.

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 23.3%, Gore 23%, Action 15.2%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, 2D 7%

Why You'll Like It: Visceral, gothic-themed 2D action with a focus on challenging combat and heavy metal aesthetics.

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: Platformer 26.6%, Female Protagonist 19.1%, Action 16.2%, Side Scroller 10.7%, 2D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired 2D action game that captures the gothic platforming feel of classic vampire-hunting titles.

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 31.4%, Hack and Slash 24.7%, Action 12.4%, Side Scroller 9.1%, 2D 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D hack-and-slash with a female protagonist and RPG elements that focuses on fluid, combo-based combat.

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 51.4%, Great Soundtrack 12%, 2D 10.2%, Action 8.7%, Difficult 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Atmospheric 2D action with a dark, gothic tone and challenging boss fights that require careful movement.

Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

Why similar: Platformer 39.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Difficult 13.3%, 2D 12.5%, Action 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging 2D action-platformer with tight controls and a dark, atmospheric world that demands mastery.

Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!

Why similar: Platformer 37.5%, Hack and Slash 35.1%, Action 15.1%, Side Scroller 9.6%, 2D 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced 2D action focusing on speed, agility, and fluid, acrobatic combat encounters.

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 39.2%, Female Protagonist 35.3%, Action 17.7%, Side Scroller 3.1%, Difficult 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer with a dark, supernatural theme and a female protagonist fighting through hordes of enemies.

In Blade Kitten, join Kit Ballard as she explores the mysterious world of Hollow Wish to hunt down rogue mechs and soft targets.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, Platformer 26.8%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action 14.4%, Anime 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer with a female protagonist and an anime-inspired aesthetic that emphasizes agility.

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Why similar: Platformer 32.9%, Action 17.2%, Beat 'em up 13.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Difficult 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Excellent 2D platforming and combat mechanics that prioritize fluid movement and combo-based attacks.

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: Female Protagonist 34.9%, Platformer 32.4%, Action 19.8%, 2D 7%, Great Soundtrack 3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action-platformer featuring a female protagonist and vampire-hunting themes.

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 41%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Action 16.3%, Side Scroller 8.6%, 2D 5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action game with fluid combat and a focus on stylish, fast-paced encounters in a historical setting.

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: Hack and Slash 63.5%, Action 28.7%, Gore 4.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%, Great Soundtrack 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, vampire-themed action game that shares the dark, supernatural tone and combat focus of the seed.

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: Action 92%, Indie 8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, vampire-themed action game with a focus on combat and exploration in a gothic world.

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: Hack and Slash 43.1%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Gore 18%, Action 13.3%, Singleplayer 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: Hack and Slash 38.1%, Platformer 18.4%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Side Scroller 10%, Beat 'em up 8.5%

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: Hack and Slash 36.5%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Gore 16.4%, Action 13.4%, Platformer 8.8%

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 65.5% ★, Action 10.2%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Gore 4.3%

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: Hack and Slash 31%, Female Protagonist 25.5%, Action 24.9%, Gore 17.6%, Singleplayer 1%

Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 52.2%, Female Protagonist 30.8%, Action 15.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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: Hack and Slash 58.1%, Action 24.4%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Take on the role of a warrior maiden forced to hunt down her best friend, who has stolen a sacred demon blade. Immerse yourself in the tale of a deadly feud between two old friends and the demonic sword tearing them apart―told through high-speed action!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 49%, Female Protagonist 27.3%, Action 7.9%, Anime 7%, Beat 'em up 6.9%

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: Female Protagonist 35.7%, Platformer 30.7%, Action 22.6%, Side Scroller 7.6%, Indie 1.7%

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 60.5%, Action 37.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%, Indie 0.6%

This hardcore hard style with high penalty and high reward requires players to deeply understand the complete motion system and various values, weapon activity, counterattack, enemy fury and execution, etc., with the uninterrupted fast-paced attack and defense of the enemy and the enemy, let the player experience Stimulating battle.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.7%, Gore 17.9%, Action 16.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Anime 5.8%

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: Hack and Slash 48%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Action 17.3%, 2D 11.9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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: Platformer 45.6%, Action 28.6%, 2D 12.1%, Female Protagonist 12%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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

Why similar: Action 48.7%, Platformer 20.7%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 4.3%

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: Action 53.6%, Platformer 41.4%, Indie 5%

Take control of Freesia as she protects Lita Forest by beating the living daylights out of enemies invading the forest!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27%, Action 19.1%, Anime 14.8%, Beat 'em up 13.5%, Hack and Slash 13.2%

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: Female Protagonist 37.7%, Action 37.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Singleplayer 8.3%

In X-Blades, the player takes on the role of the enchanting heroine Ayumi, who survives a breathtaking dance of blades through the Hordes of Darkness. The long-haired beautiful anime, with her pistol blades and mind-blowing leaps, whirls and swirls from one fantastic level to the next.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.3%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, Action 23.5%, Anime 5%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 41.7%, Gore 35.2%, Action 19.9%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.2%

Step into the shoes of Freudia Neuwahl, a cool and collected young woman on a mission to save her best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. "Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel" is the sequel to "Rosenkreuzstilette", a level-based 2D side scrolling action game for PC.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Platformer 20.5%, Action 14.2%, Side Scroller 8.9%, 2D 6.7%

There's trouble once again in River City, and this time only the girls can save the day! Using a variety of attacks, weapons, and items, these hot-blooded heroines are ready to teach the city’s lowlifes a lesson - either solo or in 2-player co-op! It’s an old-school rumble for a new generation!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.3%, Action 20.1%, Beat 'em up 18.8%, Anime 8.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Female Protagonist 19.3%, Action 15.8%, Beat 'em up 14.9%, Anime 11.2%

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: Platformer 23.1%, Hack and Slash 19.8%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Action 14.2%, Side Scroller 11%

Age of Barbarian Ex is an action hack 'n 'slash game inspired to 80s, fantasy and sword-and-sorcery genre. Muscular barbarians, scantily clad girls, hordes of bloodthirsty monsters, a lot of gore, a pretty epic story and an addictive soundtrack! What's best in life?

Why similar: Gore 24.5%, Hack and Slash 24.1%, Female Protagonist 20%, Action 11.4%, Platformer 11.1%

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 34.1%, Platformer 30.9%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Action 8.9%, 2D 5.6%

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: Platformer 30.9%, Female Protagonist 27.8%, Action 17.5%, 2D 10%, Difficult 9%

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 32.7%, Female Protagonist 26.3%, Action 22%, 2D 6.7%, Difficult 5.6%

Become a demonic priestess of lust and use her unique skills to take revenge on your enemies. Regain your kingdom making hell tremble under your hooves! Leave no one alive if they won't bend the knee.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.7%, Gore 39.4%, Action 13.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.7%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Gore 19.5%, Action 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 3.6%

An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.

Why similar: Gore 35.8%, Beat 'em up 18.4%, Action 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Female Protagonist 7.1%