Games Like BloodRayne (Legacy)

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: Female Protagonist 27.1%, Hack and Slash 20%, Action 19.7%, Gore 17.4%, Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the original's combat mechanics and continues the story of the dhampir protagonist.

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: Female Protagonist 23.4%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action 16.6%, Gore 16.2%, Third Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive, modernized version of the original game, making it the most essential recommendation.

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: Female Protagonist 33.1%, Hack and Slash 26.6%, Action 23.7%, Third Person 8%, Gore 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the gold standard for stylish, high-speed action combat featuring a powerful female lead.

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: Action 25.2%, Supernatural 20.8%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, Horror 17%, Third Person 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive vampire RPG that perfectly captures the dark, supernatural underworld aesthetic.

Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Hack and Slash 22.1%, Third Person 16.2%, Action 13.8%, Horror 11%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric action-platformer that features a gritty, female-led narrative and visceral combat.

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: Female Protagonist 33.6%, Hack and Slash 27.9%, Action 22.8%, Third Person 14.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a fast-paced, hack-and-slash adventure with time-manipulation mechanics.

The chainsaw-wielding cheerleader Juliet Starling returns in Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.9%, Hack and Slash 23.9%, Third Person 17.8%, Action 17.7%, Gore 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a gory, stylish hack-and-slash experience with a strong female protagonist fighting supernatural threats.

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: Female Protagonist 27.5%, Hack and Slash 24.3%, Action 20%, Gore 19.8%, Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D reimagining of the franchise that retains the series' signature gore and style.

Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.4%, Hack and Slash 28.8%, Third Person 19.8%, Action 14.4%, Gore 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, violent hybrid of third-person shooting and melee combat that captures the intensity of BloodRayne.

An army of demons has driven humanity to the brink of extinction. The only thing standing in their way? A woman in black, with a long gun like a witch’s broom and magical powers to match. Mow down hordes of monsters and reignite the spark of mankind’s resistance!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.5%, Action 30.7%, Gore 29.7%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter featuring a powerful witch protagonist fighting against supernatural forces.

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: Hack and Slash 43.6%, Action 41.3%, Third Person 11.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A grand, gothic action-adventure that focuses on supernatural combat and dark fantasy storytelling.

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: Hack and Slash 34.2%, Action 31.1%, Third Person 18.7%, Gore 13.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A heavy-hitting action-adventure game with strong supernatural themes and satisfying combat.

Inspired by the fascinating story and unbreakable spirit of British secret agent Violette Szabo, players take control of Violette Summer, a beautiful World War II spy deep behind enemy lines with no support or official backing from the British Government.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44%, Action 29.5%, Third Person 24.3%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-action game featuring a female protagonist in a gritty, war-torn setting.

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: Action 31.7%, Third Person 26.3%, Gore 21.6%, Horror 15%, Singleplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric action-RPG that explores the darker, more narrative-heavy side of being a vampire.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41.3%, Action 29.5%, Third Person 14.7%, Gore 12.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides high-octane, gory, and fast-paced action that rewards aggressive playstyles.

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 33.9%, Gore 27.2%, Action 21.3%, Horror 15.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A gory, retro-inspired horror shooter that captures the dark and violent spirit of early 2000s action games.

Cast down from power by a mysterious warlord centuries ago, Kain reawakens in a world he barely recognises. His armies slain, his vampire brethren nearly extinct, Kain is one of the last of his kind. With an agenda of vengeance, Kain shall unleash a wicked wrath to uncover the plot that threatens the land he seeks to conquer.

Why similar: Action 53%, Third Person 22.5%, Gore 10.8%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, Singleplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic vampire-centric action game that focuses on dark fantasy combat and exploration.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.7%, Action 22.4%, Third Person 17.9%, Supernatural 15.7%, Horror 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural third-person action game featuring a powerful female lead in a mysterious, hostile environment.

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

Why similar: Third Person 36.5%, Action 29.9%, Horror 22.9%, Singleplayer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG that provides a deep dive into vampire lore and dark, supernatural storytelling.

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: Third Person 32.2%, Action 29.7%, Supernatural 19.1%, Horror 14.3%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-action game where you play as a vampire, focusing on supernatural abilities and tactical movement.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.7%, Third Person 16.7%, Action 12.3%, Hack and Slash 10.8%, Horror 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, intense action game with a strong female protagonist and deep supernatural themes.

Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.1%, Action 26.5%, Third Person 15.4%, Gore 13.8%, Horror 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality horror-action game featuring a strong female lead fighting for survival against monsters.

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: Action 37.2%, Female Protagonist 30.4%, Hack and Slash 26.8%, Third Person 4.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, female-led hack-and-slash game that emphasizes flashy combat and supernatural abilities.

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 40.2%, Action 32.5%, Gore 14.7%, Third Person 9.9%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly stylized, supernatural action experience with a focus on unique combat mechanics.

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: Hack and Slash 39.9%, Action 32%, Third Person 16.7%, Gore 8%, Singleplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the hack-and-slash roots of the series with a focus on supernatural powers and exploration.

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a third-person story-driven survival horror game prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998. Step into the shoes of agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of H.A.D.E.S. unit and prepare to face the true horror.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.2%, Third Person 23.2%, Action 17.9%, Horror 15.3%, Gore 11.3%

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 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: Action 30.4%, Female Protagonist 23.6%, Gore 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Third Person 10.7%

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 100%

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 50.2%, Action 41.3%, Horror 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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: Action 40.9%, Hack and Slash 36.4%, Female Protagonist 21.4%, Singleplayer 1.3%

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: Action 76.7%, Horror 19%, Singleplayer 4.3%

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 39.2%, Gore 32.9%, Action 16%, Horror 9.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

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: Action 48.2%, Hack and Slash 27.7%, Third Person 20.3%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Vampire Slayer is a fast paced multiplayer fps featuring two completely different teams, Vampires and Slayers.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.8%, Action 40.6%, Horror 16.6%

Stop the blood rite before something darker than the myth itself comes to live in Bathory: The Bloody Countess, a haunted hidden object adventure game.

Why similar: Vampire 86.4% ★, Female Protagonist 9%, Horror 4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

A vampire cursed to live with head and body separated. Shoot blood as ammo, execute enemies with your flying head, and survive. Overflow your HP to unleash Blood High Mode! Dive into hardcore, over-the-top boomer shooter action soaked in blood.

Why similar: Action 41.8%, Gore 32.8%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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: Female Protagonist 31.6%, Hack and Slash 30.7%, Action 24.8%, Gore 12.8%

War is Hell. NecroVision is a first-person shooter that takes gamers across the frantic battlegrounds of World War I and into a dark underworld of vampires, demons and dark magic.

Why similar: Action 47.3%, Gore 33.9%, Horror 15.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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 34.2%, Action 33.1%, Female Protagonist 28.6%, Singleplayer 4%

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: Gore 29.6%, Action 26.8%, Third Person 21.4%, Hack and Slash 21.1%, Singleplayer 1.1%

You are part of an elite group of operatives called HUNT (High-risk United Nations Taskforce), and you must stop a maniac cult leader from killing millions of people. You are equipped with high-tech weaponry and magical instruments that defy description to invade the monastery and stop the madness.

Why similar: Gore 39.9%, Action 34.2%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Project Werewulf is a 3D third person adult survival horror game with a female protagonist. Story driven linear gameplay with semi-open world elements.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.3%, Third Person 14.9%, Action 13.3%, Gore 11.6%, Horror 9.8%

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 52.8%, Action 44%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Welcome to the world ruled over by the demons, where mankind edges on the brink of extinction. Men have paid the price in blood, leaving only the young and the elderly behind. It is up to the women to finally pick up their arms and fight for the sake of those who remains..!

Why similar: Action 23.1%, Female Protagonist 22%, Hack and Slash 21%, Gore 20.9%, Third Person 11.5%

World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.

Why similar: Action 43.4%, Supernatural 22.5%, Gore 17.9%, Horror 12.3%, Singleplayer 3.9%

A sensual dark fantasy ARPG. Customize a stunning succubus with great body details, together with your companions fight intense combats with challenging bosses to get sexy outfits and powerful equipment, and between battles, chill and interact with your fellow maidens at the palace designed by you.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.4%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Gore 14.6%, Third Person 13.8%, Action 12.1%

Lichenvale is a first person slasher offering fast-paced melee combat mixed with tactical use of spells and dashing around your enemies. Battle through nightmarish hordes of monsters representing your innermost fears in this 90's hits inspired title.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.1%, Hack and Slash 37.8%, Action 19.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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 40.8%, Female Protagonist 38.9%, Action 19.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Breath of Life - a dark third-person action RPG. You are an Incarnation, born from the Void to tread where the dead cannot rest. Each portal is a step toward the artifact "Breath of Life" and a step deeper into the abyss.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.6%, Hack and Slash 24%, Third Person 19%, Action 17.7%, Horror 9.5%

After a massive outbreak of a bio-virus, the intelligence agency sent a skilled female agent, "Rosetta," to the easternmost country to investigate the true cause of this catastrophe. Can Rosetta uncover the truth within the mansion haunted by monsters and make her out alive?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 54.9%, Action 35.4%, Gore 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

A series of grisly murders brings Lara into conflict with a sinister Alchemist from the past, and a secret alliance of powerful individuals shrouded in mystery. Accused of the murder of her one time mentor, Werner Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run.

Why similar: Action 43%, Female Protagonist 32.9%, Third Person 21.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

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: Action 45.1%, Hack and Slash 24.5%, Third Person 18.7%, Horror 9.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Vanquish an onslaught of monsters in this 3D action survivorslike from the creators of Blood West. Take control of Mirah to defend your homeland from a living hunger, wield powerful weapons and abilities, and save others from the advancing hordes.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Hack and Slash 26%, Third Person 18.9%, Action 18.1%, Horror 10.3%

A role-playing shooter about hunting vampires in Nebraska. Take missions to patrol the streets, rescue captive humans, and weaken the undead threat. Assemble a team, hunt the vampires, and save your hometown!

Why similar: Action 48.7%, Female Protagonist 32.4%, Horror 18.9%

In a world overrun by vampires, a group of nuns with their own stories have arrived at the Hunters' Guild. They are ready to wield any power—even that of demons—to defeat their enemies. What fate awaits them on this perilous journey?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 48.7%, Hack and Slash 30.8%, Action 16.6%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Things are about to get… bloody! Soak up 42 pulse-pounding levels dripping with Lovecraftian atmosphere as you battle your way through armies of sycophantic cultists, zombies, gargoyles, hell hounds, and other insatiable horrors, in your quest to defeat the loathsome Tchernobog.

Why similar: Action 41.9%, Gore 31.5%, Horror 18.9%, Singleplayer 7.7%