Games Like Castlevania Dominus Collection

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 65.3%, RPG 8.3%, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Action 4.8%, Platformer 4.8%

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

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 34.2%, Vampires 21.2% ★, 2D Platformer 9.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%, Action-Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This collection serves as the perfect companion to the Dominus Collection, featuring the GBA-era classics that defined the portable Metroidvania genre.

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 38.8%, Vampires 27.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Platformer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly merges gothic horror with pixel-art Metroidvania gameplay, feeling like a direct homage to the Castlevania series.

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 58.9%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Platformer 5.2%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the dark, gothic atmosphere and brutal combat sensibilities that fans of the Castlevania series crave.

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 30%, Vampires 26.2% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, Retro 9%, Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that captures the spirit of the classic, linear Castlevania titles.

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: Metroidvania 62.5%, Platformer 10.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%, Exploration 7%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard of modern Metroidvanias, it offers unparalleled exploration and challenging combat in a beautifully realized world.

Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.

Why similar: Vampires 37% ★, Metroidvania 28.1%, Platformer 6.5%, Retro 6.5%, RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a comprehensive look at the roots of the franchise, focusing on the challenging, linear action-platforming of the early entries.

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 38%, Retro 12.5%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Platformer 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the classic action formula of its predecessor with more characters and challenging stage design.

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 52.6%, Platformer 10.4%, Exploration 9.4%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title is heavily inspired by Symphony of the Night, featuring fluid movement and a similar aesthetic to the classic Castlevania games.

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: Metroidvania 63.3%, Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Action RPG 9.1%, Great Soundtrack 3%, 2D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a hauntingly beautiful dark fantasy world and a unique soul-collecting combat system that rewards exploration.

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 50.7%, Dark Fantasy 18.2%, Action RPG 8.1%, RPG 7.7%, Platformer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-RPG that blends deep character customization and complex exploration with a dark, punishing atmosphere.

Travel back in time to change fate itself, in this beautifully crafted story-driven adventure, inspired by classic 90s action-platformers. Join timekeeper Lunais on her quest for revenge against the empire that killed her family, using time-bending powers to explore a vast, connected world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.8%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Platformer 8.8%, Exploration 8.1%, RPG 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: With its time-manipulation mechanics and heavy influence from 90s-era Castlevania games, it feels like a lost classic.

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 61.3%, Platformer 10.5%, Retro 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, difficult action-platformer that pays homage to the retro era of exploration-based games.

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: Vampires 52.3% ★, Metroidvania 29.9%, Action 6.2%, Platformer 6%, Dark Fantasy 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2.5D entry in the franchise that bridges the gap between classic side-scrolling action and modern cinematic presentation.

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 67%, Platformer 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Retro 5.6%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the exploration and ability-gated progression that defines the best of the Metroidvania genre.

Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

Why similar: Metroidvania 55.8%, Retro 11.8%, Action 11.8%, Platformer 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished revival of a classic series that balances top-down combat with side-scrolling exploration.

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 42.5%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Platformer 8.1%, Exploration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, atmospheric Metroidvania with gothic undertones and responsive combat that feels very similar to the DS Castlevania games.

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 63.3%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Retro 7.1%, Platformer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surprisingly high-quality Metroidvania with a dark aesthetic and challenging combat mechanics.

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 48.2%, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Platformer 7.1%, Action-Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 8-bit gothic action games that emphasizes exploration and secrets in a dark, decaying world.

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: Metroidvania 26.7%, RPG 23.5%, Action 19.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, high-difficulty 2D action that shares the same intensity found in the harder Castlevania titles.

Fight for your freedom in a sprawling fantasy world caught between the living and the fallen. Hone your skills in a retro epic featuring puzzle platforming, metroidvania exploration and crunchy soulslike combat.

Why similar: Metroidvania 63.5%, Action-Adventure 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 5.6%, 2D Platformer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines class-based action-RPG mechanics with intricate level design and challenging boss encounters.

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 27.3%, Retro 22.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, Metroidvania 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more linear, its tight platforming and classic action sensibilities make it a must-play for fans of retro-inspired games.

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: Metroidvania 41.4%, Dark Fantasy 15.1%, Action RPG 14.6%, Action-Adventure 9%, Platformer 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, dark action-RPG that emphasizes parrying and character growth within a vast, interconnected world.

Embark on a heartfelt Mushroomvania adventure through a vast and dense interconnected world! It's like a mix of retro and modern classics!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.3%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.9%, Exploration 7.9%, Platformer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A platforming-heavy Metroidvania that emphasizes movement and exploration in a unique, vibrant world.

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Why similar: Metroidvania 42.2%, Action RPG 14.8%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Action-Adventure 8%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive Metroidvania with a massive world to explore and deep RPG systems for character building.

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 54%, RPG 15.9%, Retro 7.5%, Action 7%, Platformer 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear adventure game that captures the feel of classic 16-bit action-RPGs with a focus on exploration.

Explore an abandoned space station in this retro-themed explorative action platformer.

Why similar: Metroidvania 65.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Platformer 8.5%, Retro 4.9%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep exploration and challenging boss fights within a minimalist, retro-inspired pixel art world.

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: Vampires 68.7% ★, Metroidvania 9.6%, Action 8.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Action-Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a different perspective on the franchise, focusing on cinematic 3D action and epic boss battles.

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: Metroidvania 48.7%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Platformer 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features excellent combat mechanics and rewarding exploration that keeps the player engaged throughout.

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: Action RPG 40.7%, RPG 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action 11.3%, Retro 10.3%

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: Metroidvania 68.2%, Platformer 12.6%, Action 5.3%, Exploration 5.3%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, Lovecraftian Metroidvania that features intense, chaotic combat and procedurally generated elements.

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: Vampires 21.9% ★, Metroidvania 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.8%, Action RPG 10.3%, 2D Platformer 9%

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: Platformer 27.6%, Action 26.5%, Retro 23.1%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, 2D 6.5%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Action 48.8%, Violent 27.3%, Exploration 10.9%, Singleplayer 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 23.6%, Metroidvania 18.8%, Platformer 14.1%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

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

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 28.2%, Action-Adventure 17%, Vampires 15.5% ★, Platformer 13.2%, Action 9.2%

The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!

Why similar: Metroidvania 45.5%, Retro 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Exploration 9%, Platformer 7.8%

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

Why similar: Retro 31.4%, Action 28.1%, Platformer 23.7%, 2D 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7%

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: Retro 26.8%, Platformer 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

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: Dark Fantasy 27.6%, RPG 24.1%, Action 18.8%, Exploration 13.1%, Retro 9.4%

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: Platformer 32.2%, Action 24.3%, Retro 19.2%, 2D 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 7%

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: Action 35.7%, Demons 33.8%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Violent 9.1%, Singleplayer 6.3%

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: Platformer 27.9%, Retro 24.8%, Action 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%

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 47%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Retro 10%, RPG 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

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%, Vampires 18% ★, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%

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 47.6%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Platformer 9.1%, Exploration 8.4%, RPG 7.9%

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 28.8%, Vampires 24% ★, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.8%

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: Vampires 78.7% ★, Metroidvania 8.4%, Action 6.5%, Action RPG 3.8%, RPG 0.8%

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: 2D Platformer 32.2%, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Retro 13%, Action 11.3%, Demons 10%

Rocket Knight Adventures:Re-Sparked has 3 games. This collection immerses players in these thrilling classic titles on Steam.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 41.5%, Platformer 26.5%, Action 22.1%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%

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 59.5%, Platformer 12.1%, Action 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7%, Exploration 6.5%

The classic returns to punish the bold. A re-imagined retro platformer of precision, peril, and persistence — featuring all 30 levels from Dark Castle and Beyond Dark Castle plus 50 brand-new punishing rooms, rebuilt for modern systems.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 32.2%, Platformer 21.2%, Action 18.6%, Retro 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%

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: Vampires 29.9% ★, Metroidvania 28.9%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 7.1%, Exploration 6%

The Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a collection of three traditional 2D action platformers, “Azure Striker Gunvolt” (2014), “Azure Striker Gunvolt 2” (2016), and “Azure Striker Gunvolt 3” (2022) together in one release, complete with all DLC.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 36.1%, Action-Adventure 25.3%, Action 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, 2D 4.9%

Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

Why similar: Metroidvania 46.6%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Action RPG 9.3%, RPG 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

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 61.6%, Action 18.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%, 2D 1.8%

Bite into Romancelvania, a darkly comic genre mashup, combining side-scrolling action and tongue-in-cheek romance into one completely absurd and unforgettable adventure.

Why similar: Vampires 45.2% ★, Metroidvania 21%, Action RPG 10.1%, 2D Platformer 7.5%, Platformer 5.1%

Are you ready for the first Yoyovania?! In this 2D top-down adventure you'll explore a sprawling urban landscape, reinterpreting your surroundings through your mastery of yoyo tricks. Navigate the city's many districts, fight rival crime bosses, and regain the influence of the Pipistrello family!

Why similar: Metroidvania 33.8%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Retro 9.8%, Exploration 8.5%

Bela Lugosi returns as Prince Dracula in this classicvania horror platformer! Battle your way through the monster plagued countryside, evade deadly traps and pitfalls, overcome Dracula’s commanders in single combat, and discover the secret history of your monstrous foes.

Why similar: Vampires 57.4% ★, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Retro 5.1%

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: Retro 43.6%, Action 30.6%, Pixel Graphics 20%, 2D 5.8%