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: Vampire 30.2% ★, Hack and Slash 21.2%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Platformer 10.3%, Blood 7.6% ★

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 30%, Vampire 21.9% ★, Gore 14.1%, Action 14%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

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.

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 27.2%, Platformer 24.5%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Action 12.7%, 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.

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 38.4%, Action 22%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, 2D 8.1%, Difficult 6.2%

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

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 28%, Platformer 19%, Blood 12.8% ★, Action 10.8%, 2D 9.3%

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 30.6%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Action 16.9%, 2D 7.3%, Beat 'em up 6.4%

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

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 24.4%, Platformer 23.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Action 10.6%, Difficult 8.9%

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

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 35.8%, Platformer 17.6%, Action 16.9%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Anime 6.6%

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

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%, Platformer 26.2%, Action 12.8%, Beat 'em up 11.2%, 2D 8.7%

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

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 29.7%, Action 17%, Gore 14.5%, Difficult 14.4%, 2D 14.1%

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

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 45.6%, Platformer 23.1%, Action 12.2%, 2D 8.3%, Difficult 8.2%

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 24.5%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Platformer 14.2%, Gore 12.5%, Blood 10.7% ★

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

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 32.6% ★, Platformer 17.9%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Action 10.9%, Side Scroller 7.2%

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

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 45.7%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, Action 13.8%, Gore 10.2%, Anime 4.6%

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

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 32.1%, Platformer 21.9%, Action 14.1%, Gore 10.7%, 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.

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 27.2%, Action 12.1%, Side Scroller 8.8%, 2D 8.6%

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 42.9%, Female Protagonist 26.3%, Action 14.3%, Gore 5.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

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

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: Gore 23.3%, Platformer 23.2%, Action 15%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, 2D 7.1%

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

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 31.1%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Action 12.4%, Side Scroller 9.2%, 2D 7.4%

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

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 45.6% ★, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Platformer 17.7%, Action 10.7%, 2D 3.9%

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

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 50.9%, Great Soundtrack 12%, 2D 10.4%, Difficult 8.8%, Action 8.7%

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

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 34.1%, Female Protagonist 24.3%, Action 15.7%, 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.

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 13.6%, Difficult 13.3%, 2D 12.7%, Action 10.3%

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 37.7%, Hack and Slash 34.7%, Action 15.1%, Side Scroller 9.6%, 2D 1.3%

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 31.2%, Female Protagonist 28.3%, Vampire 20.2% ★, Action 14%, Side Scroller 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 28.8%, Platformer 26.9%, Hack and Slash 20.3%, Action 14.3%, Anime 7.9%

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

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 40.9%, Female Protagonist 23.5%, Action 16.2%, Side Scroller 8.7%, 2D 5.1%

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

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 32.8%, Action 17%, Beat 'em up 13.4%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Difficult 10.6%

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

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 85% ★, Action 13.8%, Indie 1.2%

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

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 54.1% ★, Hack and Slash 29.1%, Action 13.2%, Gore 2.2%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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

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 39.9% ★, Hack and Slash 25.7%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Gore 11.1%, Action 8%

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 29.6%, Vampire 22.2% ★, Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Side Scroller 7.8%

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 37.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Gore 9%, Action 7.4%

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 45.5% ★, Hack and Slash 17%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Action 13.6%, Gore 9.4%

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 49% ★, Action 15%, Hack and Slash 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Gore 6.6%

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 52.1%, Female Protagonist 30.9%, 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: Vampire 45.4% ★, Hack and Slash 31.7%, Action 13.3%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

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 49.1%, Female Protagonist 27.4%, Action 7.9%, Anime 7.1%, Beat 'em up 6.9%

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 1.3%, 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 40.4%, Gore 18.4%, Action 16.7%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Anime 5.8%

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 35.6%, Platformer 30.8%, Action 22.5%, Side Scroller 7.7%, Indie 1.7%

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: Vampire 44.3% ★, Platformer 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Action 9.6%, 2D 5.6%

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%, Platformer 20.7%, Action 14.2%, Side Scroller 9%, 2D 6.9%

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 23.4%, Anime 5.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%

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 53.4%, Platformer 41.5%, Indie 5.1%

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: Vampire 41.7% ★, Platformer 26.6%, Action 16.5%, 2D 7.2%, Female Protagonist 7%

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 22.8%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Action 10.7%, Platformer 10.5%

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: Vampire 48.5% ★, Hack and Slash 29.9%, Action 20.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

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: Vampire 83.8% ★, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Action 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.9%, Action 19%, Anime 15%, Beat 'em up 13.6%, Hack and Slash 13.2%

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 33.3%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Gore 20.1%, Action 13.5%, 2D 3.6%

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%, Action 15.7%, Beat 'em up 15%, Anime 11.3%

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 41.1%, Gore 36%, Action 19.6%, Singleplayer 2%, Indie 1.2%

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: Vampire 58.9% ★, Hack and Slash 26.8%, Action 13.2%, Indie 1.1%

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: Vampire 57.7% ★, Hack and Slash 24.9%, Action 16.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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 32.8%, Female Protagonist 26.1%, Action 21.9%, 2D 6.8%, Difficult 5.7%

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 19.7%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Action 14.1%, Side Scroller 11.1%

Hunt the Night is a dark fantasy action-RPG where you play as Vesper, a Stalker fighting to reclaim a world annihilated by horrors. Slash through dungeons, endure brutal bosses, and wield forbidden powers in a relentless struggle against the Night itself.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 48.2%, Female Protagonist 19%, Action 17.3%, 2D 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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 27.6%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Action 17.5%, 2D 9.7%, Side Scroller 8.5%

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 33.9%, Platformer 30.9%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Action 8.8%, 2D 5.7%