Games Like Castlevania Anniversary Collection

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: Metroidvania 33.5%, Classic 16.9% ★, Vampire 13.7% ★, Retro 7.9%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This collection brings the GBA-era Metroidvania titles to modern systems with the same classic feel as the original series.

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: Metroidvania 34.7%, Vampire 22.8% ★, Retro 8%, Platformer 8%, RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection of the Nintendo DS Castlevania titles that perfectly bridges the gap between classic action and modern exploration.

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 48.4%, RPG 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%, Side Scroller 7.9%, Platformer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the producer of Symphony of the Night, this is the definitive spiritual successor to the modern Castlevania formula.

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: Metroidvania 18.5%, Vampire 13.5% ★, Platformer 10%, Retro 9%, Gothic 8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to the classic 8-bit Castlevania games, featuring multiple playable characters and retro-style action.

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: Metroidvania 28.5%, Retro 15.2%, Platformer 14.9%, Action 8.6%, Side Scroller 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the retro action of its predecessor with more complex level design and challenging boss encounters.

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: Metroidvania 49%, Platformer 8.6%, Gothic 6.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Difficult 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, gothic atmosphere and challenging 2D combat that feels like a modern evolution of the classic Castlevania aesthetic.

Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.4%, Retro 13.6%, RPG 10.4%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the brutal, retro 8-bit difficulty and branching path design of the original Castlevania games perfectly.

The old gods have forgotten this land. No one could save our people when darkness started spreading and collecting human souls for its army. Odallus is a classic exploration/action game, inspired by Ghosts’n Goblins, Demon’s Crest and Castlevania.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Retro 16.8%, Platformer 13.9%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent retro-styled action platformer that leans heavily into the dark, gothic exploration themes of the 8-bit era.

A powerful ancient evil has arisen, and the war to save humanity has begun! As an elite agent in the monster-hunting Prodigium organization, you must use a variety of weapons, upgrades, and mysterious artifacts to defend mankind against the supernatural hordes of Princess Ahmanet.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.4%, Action 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Adventure 8.5%, Retro 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, challenging Metroidvania that features the same kind of exploration and combat intensity found in the series.

Explore and uncover the mystery of a surreal alien world by blasting aliens and glitching your environment in this intense retro side-scrolling action/adventure.

Why similar: Metroidvania 49.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Platformer 11.5%, Retro 6.7%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in Metroidvania design that captures the sense of discovery and progression essential to the genre.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

Why similar: Platformer 25.1%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Retro 17%, Side Scroller 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines masterful retro platforming with tight combat and a charming, nostalgic aesthetic.

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: Metroidvania 43%, Platformer 17.3%, RPG 10.6%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The gameplay and movement mechanics are heavily inspired by the Symphony of the Night era of Castlevania.

Mega Man Legacy Collection is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games.

Why similar: Classic 38.5% ★, Platformer 14.1%, Retro 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Side Scroller 6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the same high-stakes, pattern-based platforming action that defined the 8-bit era of Konami games.

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Why similar: Metroidvania 29.8%, Classic 20.3% ★, Platformer 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Retro 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational indie title that blends platforming, exploration, and a unique atmosphere reminiscent of classic action games.

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

Why similar: Classic 40.2% ★, Side Scroller 12.7%, Retro 12%, Action 11.5%, Platformer 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Another essential Konami collection that shares the same high-difficulty, run-and-gun DNA as the original Castlevania.

Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Why similar: Classic 38.2% ★, Platformer 13.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Action 11.1%, Retro 9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more fluid and fast-paced evolution of the classic platforming formula found in the 16-bit era.

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Why similar: Metroidvania 32%, Platformer 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Retro 13.2%, Action 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Starts as a classic action-platformer and evolves into a complex Metroidvania with a fantastic retro soundtrack.

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.9%, Platformer 14.4%, Retro 7.7%, Difficult 7.1%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, retro-inspired action platformer that pays homage to the challenging nature of early 2D games.

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: Metroidvania 27.7%, Platformer 14.7%, Retro 14.5%, Side Scroller 8%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult 8-bit action game that feels like a spiritual cousin to the more linear Castlevania entries.

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: Metroidvania 38.9%, Platformer 15%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Difficult 8.9%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic, and challenging 2D action game that emphasizes precise movement and combat.

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: Metroidvania 29.2%, Vampire 24.6% ★, Platformer 11.9%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D-focused entry in the Lords of Shadow series that blends modern graphics with classic side-scrolling exploration.

SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!

Why similar: Classic 55.5% ★, Action 14.1%, Retro 13.1%, Platformer 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 4%

Why You'll Like It: A treasure trove of classic arcade titles that provides context for the era of gaming that birthed the original Castlevania.

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: Metroidvania 45.8%, Platformer 12%, RPG 10.1%, Difficult 9.9%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging 2D action-RPG that translates the atmosphere of gothic horror into a deep, interconnected world.

Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.5%, RPG 16.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Platformer 9.9%, Retro 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style action-adventure game that captures the feel of 16-bit exploration and combat.

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: Metroidvania 32.8%, Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Difficult 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish Metroidvania that features unique time-manipulation mechanics and fluid combat.

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: Metroidvania 41.1%, Platformer 17%, Difficult 10.1%, Adventure 8.8%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: While a roguelite, its fast-paced combat and Metroidvania-style exploration make it a modern staple for fans of the genre.

DuckTales: Remastered is a beautiful hand-crafted reimagining of one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time. Go back to one of the golden ages of gaming, now refined with a level of detail that will please the most hardened devoted Disney or retro Capcom fan alike.

Why similar: Classic 33.4% ★, Platformer 21.7%, Retro 12%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished remake of a classic 8-bit platformer that maintains the tight, satisfying movement of the era.

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: Metroidvania 53.8%, Platformer 13.5%, RPG 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep combat mechanics and complex exploration that will appeal to fans of the later Castlevania titles.

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.

Why similar: Classic 24.1% ★, Action 15%, RPG 15%, Metroidvania 11.8%, Platformer 9.3%

Experience the collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Origins Plus! With 16 legendary Sonic titles, including 12 Game Gear games, new playable characters, modes, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, and more, this is the definitive way to play these classic games!

Why similar: Classic 33.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.7%, Platformer 13.2%, Retro 12.5%, Action 8.3%

The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Capcom titles! Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection is bursting with additional content, from time trials and remix challenges to a music player and an extensive gallery of rare illustrations.

Why similar: Classic 37.9% ★, Platformer 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.7%, Retro 10%, Action 8.2%

Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Why similar: Classic 33.1% ★, Platformer 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.6%, Action 11.1%, Side Scroller 8.6%

Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.

Why similar: Classic 48.6% ★, Retro 14%, Platformer 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 6.4%

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: Metroidvania 24.6%, Vampire 13.2% ★, Platformer 12.3%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 9%

Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!

Why similar: Metroidvania 26.3%, Vampire 21.2% ★, Side Scroller 12.8%, Action 7.4%, 1980s 7.2%

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 47.3% ★, Action 14%, Gothic 12% ★, Adventure 10.6%, Metroidvania 10.5%

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: Metroidvania 34.4%, Vampire 20.2% ★, Gothic 10.8% ★, Platformer 8.4%, Difficult 4.9%

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.

Why similar: Classic 28.8% ★, Retro 22.8%, Platformer 21%, Action 16.3%, 1980s 4.7%

8 KONAMI arcade classics of the 80s, from Nemesis to TwinBee. Including bonus eBook packed with new information never before revealed to the public.

Why similar: Classic 53.1% ★, Action 29.6%, Retro 10.1%, 1980s 4%, 2D 3.1%

Mega Man is back! The newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new Double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for.

Why similar: Classic 36.9% ★, Platformer 16.5%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Action 9.1%

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 35.9% ★, Action 16.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Gothic 13.2% ★, Metroidvania 10.6%

The Disney 16-bit classics Aladdin and The Lion King return!

Why similar: Classic 42.7% ★, Platformer 21.4%, Action 18.6%, Retro 9.8%, Adventure 3.6%

Boasting beautiful, hand-drawn animations and a re-orchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure!

Why similar: Metroidvania 28.7%, Platformer 19%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Retro 8.9%, Action 8%

LA-MULANA is an “Archaeological Ruin Exploration Action Game,” bringing the classic appeal of adventure with the punishing difficulty of retro-inspired gaming. Search inside ancient ruins, seeking out the “Secret Treasure of Life” – which sleeps in the sprawling ruins of “LA-MULANA” and is said to be the beginning of all civilization.

Why similar: Metroidvania 43%, Platformer 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Difficult 8.5%, Adventure 5.1%

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: RPG 26.8%, Action 25.2%, Adventure 19.5%, Gothic 16.8% ★, Retro 11.7%

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.6%, Platformer 16.2%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%

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

Why similar: Platformer 37.8%, Action 22.8%, Adventure 20.3%, Retro 14.5%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Step into the arena and choose your fighter! Experience the legendary origins of Mortal Kombat with the iconic arcade classics that started it all—alongside a curated selection of most-loved home versions and rare, fan-favorite releases—a celebration of the franchise’s groundbreaking legacy.

Why similar: Retro 32.8%, Action 29.9%, 2D 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

Why similar: Classic 47.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.1%, Action 11.6%, Gothic 8.7% ★, Difficult 8.7%

Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world unravels before your very eyes. Taking cues from both Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts and giving birth to something entirely new, Resurrection is a title worthy of its name.

Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, Retro 17.1%, 1980s 16.1%, Action 15.9%, 2D Platformer 8.9%

Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games.

Why similar: Retro 36.5%, 1980s 25%, Action 17.6%, 2D 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

The renowned Mega Man Battle Network series is back! Vol. 1 contains Mega Man Battle Network 1-3, including both versions of Mega Man Battle Network 3 for a total of four titles, plus additional features like a gallery of illustrations and music! In addition, online play is supported!

Why similar: RPG 36%, Action 23.7%, Retro 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, 2D 5.3%

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

Why similar: Classic 34.8% ★, Vampire 26.8% ★, Gothic 9.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Adventure 7.7%

Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!

Why similar: Classic 57.3% ★, Retro 17.1%, Action 12.9%, Side Scroller 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.8%

Inspired by the retro glory days of 8-bit games, Rex Rocket is a traditional 2D platformer brought into the 21st century. Paying tribute to classic NES games like Mario, Mega Man, and Metroid, old-school platformer fans will find Rex Rocket a breath of fresh air.

Why similar: Metroidvania 37.2%, Platformer 15.4%, Retro 10.7%, Action 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%

An ancient evil has been set loose, and Jonathan cursed in the process. Jonathan must now collect seven holy grails from around all of Egypt to cleanse himself of the curse of Sehur the First. Be delighted by the quirky humor, charming characters, and the beautifully designed world, in Pharaoh Rebirth+!

Why similar: Metroidvania 39.5%, Action 21%, Adventure 18.4%, Platformer 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%

Fight your way through the dungeons of the Alchemist's Castle, collect power ups and take back what is rightfully yours from the Alchemist himself in this old-school metroidvania!

Why similar: Metroidvania 35.8%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Retro 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Action 9.2%