Games Like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

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 37.2% ★, Hack and Slash 23.6%, Gothic 14.4% ★, Action 9.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it provides the essential narrative foundation and combat mechanics that define the Lords of Shadow experience.

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: Vampire 44.5% ★, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Action 10.8%, Gothic 10.7% ★, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title bridges the gap between the two main entries, offering a side-scrolling perspective that retains the series' dark gothic tone.

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 48.1%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Third Person 6%, Action RPG 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly balances third-person hack-and-slash combat with exploration, puzzle-solving, and a grand, mythological scale.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.3%, Action 21.5%, Third Person 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It represents the pinnacle of the spectacle-fighter genre, sharing the deep, stylish combat systems that make Lords of Shadow 2 so satisfying.

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 56.3%, Action 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Third Person 6%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by PlatinumGames, this title offers high-octane, parry-focused combat that will appeal to fans of the more intense boss encounters in Lords of Shadow 2.

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 54.6%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 6.8%, Third Person 4.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers fast-paced, cinematic action with a flair for the dramatic, matching the spectacle-heavy nature of Dracula's abilities.

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 45.3%, Action 18%, Adventure 11.8%, Third Person 7.4%, Metroidvania 4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic action-adventure loop with heavy combat and exploration that feels very much in line with the structure of the Lords of Shadow games.

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 62.5% ★, Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action 8.6%, Gore 2.8%, Third Person 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic vampire-themed action game that focuses on visceral combat and supernatural abilities in a modern 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: Vampire 75.5% ★, Action 6.2%, Third Person 3.5%, Adventure 2.5%, Action RPG 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more RPG-focused, it captures the internal struggle and dark, gothic atmosphere of being a vampire in a hostile society.

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 41%, Action 21.6%, Adventure 18.9%, Third Person 8.8%, Singleplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio as Lords of Shadow, it shares a similar cinematic approach to action-adventure storytelling and character movement.

Fight through Mordor and uncover the truth of the spirit that compels you, discover the origins of the Rings of Power, build your legend and ultimately confront the evil of Sauron in this new chronicle of Middle-earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.7%, Action 21.9%, Adventure 13.7%, Third Person 11.9%, Fantasy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features fluid, brutal combat and a dark fantasy setting that captures the feeling of being an unstoppable force in a hostile world.

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: Vampire 45.3% ★, Gothic 25.6% ★, Metroidvania 11.3%, Action 5.7%, Gore 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful gothic metroidvania that leans heavily into the dark, violent aesthetic and challenging combat found in the Castlevania franchise.

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 33.9%, Gothic 30.8% ★, Action 16.9%, Adventure 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the producer of classic Castlevania, this game is the definitive modern metroidvania experience for fans of the series' lore.

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: Vampire 49.6% ★, Metroidvania 17.7%, Gothic 15.1% ★, Action 13%, Great Soundtrack 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: These classic titles provide the foundational gameplay and gothic atmosphere that inspired the modern Lords of Shadow series.

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 57.8%, Action 19.2%, Adventure 6.7%, Third Person 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern, edgy take on the hack-and-slash genre with fluid combat and a strong focus on spectacle.

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 53.4%, Action 15%, Adventure 10.5%, Third Person 6%, Violent 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This entry introduces more deliberate, souls-like combat mechanics that complement the dark, apocalyptic fantasy setting.

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 74.5% ★, Gothic 10.1% ★, Action 3.7%, Action RPG 2%, RPG 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for vampire-themed storytelling, offering deep lore and a dark, supernatural world to explore.

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

Why You'll Like It: A collection of the original 8-bit and 16-bit titles that defined the gothic action-platformer genre.

A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.

Why similar: Action 30.1%, Adventure 24%, Action RPG 19.2%, Fantasy 11.2%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy action-RPG provides a gritty, challenging combat experience that fits well with the gothic tone of the seed game.

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 43% ★, Gothic 26.9% ★, Action 9.9%, Metroidvania 8.6%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that distills the essence of gothic monster-slaying into a tight, challenging experience.

Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.1%, Vampire 22.9% ★, Gothic 12.5% ★, Action 8.6%, Action RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This gothic action-RPG captures the monster-hunting aesthetic and dark fantasy atmosphere that complements the Castlevania mythos.

The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.8%, Action 20.4%, Third Person 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A staple of the action genre, it provides the complex combat depth that fans of Dracula's weapon-based abilities will appreciate.

Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile.

Why similar: Action 36.3%, Adventure 19.1%, Third Person 18.1%, Epic 9.9% ★, Dark 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The polished, rhythmic combat and gothic, atmospheric city exploration provide a similar sense of power and traversal to Lords of Shadow 2.

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 53.6% ★, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action 15.6%, Third Person 4.5%, Action RPG 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-RPG that leans into the vampire power fantasy with hack-and-slash combat mechanics.

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: Vampire 59.2% ★, Gothic 12.6% ★, Action 12%, Adventure 9.3%, Dark 1.4%

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 50.6% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Gothic 16.3% ★, Action 7.5%, Metroidvania 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylish 2D action game featuring a vampire protagonist that emphasizes fluid movement and combat.

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 49.7% ★, Gothic 14.1% ★, Hack and Slash 12.6%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 7.2%

Prince of Persia The Forgotten Sands is the next chapter in the fan-favorite Sands of Time universe. Visiting his brother's kingdom following his adventure in Azad, the Prince finds the royal palace under siege from a mighty army bent on its destruction.

Why similar: Action 33.8%, Adventure 26%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Third Person 11.8%, Fantasy 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a strong blend of platforming and combat that feels reminiscent of the traversal-heavy sections in the Lords of Shadow games.

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: Vampire 68.4% ★, Action 8.6%, Third Person 6.5%, Adventure 6%, Fantasy 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses specifically on the vampire experience, blending stealth and action in a dark, modern setting.

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: Vampire 63.9% ★, Metroidvania 14.3%, Action 11%, Action RPG 6.4%, RPG 1.4%

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: Vampire 67.8% ★, Gothic 10.8% ★, Action 10.3%, Adventure 3.9%, Third Person 3%

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. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 45.3%, Action 20.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 8.4%, Fantasy 3.2%

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: Vampire 52.4% ★, Gothic 19.4% ★, Action 8.4%, Adventure 7.7%, Hack and Slash 4.1%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 39.7%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 15.6%, Third Person 13.3%, Fantasy 6.7%

Plunge into a dark fantasy Action-RPG, harnessing powerful magic alongside a satisfying combat system. When the tyrannical god, Adyr, invades the human realm seeking vengeance for his imprisonment, humanity calls upon an unlikely defender… a convicted sinner named Harkyn.

Why similar: Action 23.1%, Action RPG 15.8%, Adventure 13.7%, Third Person 13.1%, Fantasy 9.8%

Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.9%, Action 25.3%, Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 11.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

In the second part of the unfolding saga that could also be enjoyed independently, you can explore new corners of this unique world and experience the mix of old-school gothic and mad science, with more action, powerful foes and plenty of stunning places to visit.

Why similar: Vampire 28.9% ★, Hack and Slash 28.7%, Gothic 13.5% ★, Action 10.5%, Adventure 8%

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: Vampire 36.4% ★, Gothic 21.3% ★, Action 16.7%, Adventure 12.7%, Metroidvania 9.9%

The Queen of Vampires emerges from the ashes of history, seeking to destroy the world of humans and rule over its ruins! No one, human or vampire, will stand in her way!Count Dracula awakens, weakened and stripped of his powers after years of healing from his last battle with Dr. Van Helsing.

Why similar: Vampire 59.9% ★, Gothic 25.2% ★, Adventure 5%, Fantasy 2.9%, Great Soundtrack 2.2%

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

Why similar: Vampire 82.3% ★, Violent 3.9%, Action 2.5%, RPG 2.2%, Third Person 2.1%

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 50.4% ★, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Gothic 11.5% ★, Action 6.9%, Third Person 2.6%

You are the Nomad — an elder vampire awakening from a century-long slumber, new to the modern nights. Trapped in your Blood is a stranger’s voice. This entity, a vampire detective known as Fabien, will be your guide to 21st-century Seattle.

Why similar: Vampire 77.9% ★, Action 11%, Gore 2.3%, Violent 1.9%, Adventure 1.9%

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 31.6%, Gothic 30.8% ★, Action 11%, Gore 7.6%, Adventure 7%

Van Helsing, monster hunter will face the most difficult trials of his life as he is trying to destroy his nemesis. The civil war is over in Borgovia, but the future still looks grim. The city of weird science is in ruins and a strange cult prophesises the coming of the end times.

Why similar: Vampire 40.2% ★, Hack and Slash 27.3%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 8.4%, Action RPG 5%

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

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 43.8%, Metroidvania 20.8%, Adventure 13.5%, Fantasy 8.7%, Action RPG 8.4%

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 64.5% ★, Action 9.6%, Metroidvania 9.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Action RPG 5.4%

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 36.8%, Action 23.9%, Adventure 16.6%, Action RPG 8.5%, RPG 4.2%

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Action 24.2%, Adventure 18%, Third Person 13.2%, Gore 9.6%, Horror 8.9%

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: Hack and Slash 45.7%, Gothic 19.9% ★, Action 14.1%, Third Person 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%

Moroi is a grimdark fairytale with an even darker sense of humor. Experience frantic combat, perplexing puzzles, and a twisting narrative anchored by a bizarre cast of characters. Can you break free from eternal madness?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 35.8%, Vampire 24.3% ★, Adventure 15.7%, Action 14.5%, Gore 3.2%

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 65.3% ★, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Action 13.4%, Third Person 3.3%, Gore 2.5%

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 59.8% ★, Hack and Slash 24.6%, Action 12%, RPG 1.6%, Fantasy 1.6%

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 69.2% ★, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action 10.7%, RPG 1.6%

Follow the story of Xandria, the iron alchemist. Seeking revenge, she accepts the dangerous mission to put an end to the evil that resides in Dracula's castle and torments the people of Transylvania. Fight with an iron whip in this retro-style & Classic-Vania adventure.

Why similar: Vampire 48.3% ★, Gothic 34% ★, Action 8.8%, Adventure 5.3%, Fantasy 2.6%

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: Vampire 60.2% ★, Gothic 30% ★, Adventure 5.4%, Horror 1.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.

Why similar: Vampire 72.9% ★, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action 4.2%, Adventure 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%