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Games Like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

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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…

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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...

Reviews: Very Positive — 85% — of 6,368 reviews
Released: 2014-02-25
Developer: MercurySteam
Publisher: KONAMI
Genres: Action, Adventure
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 6.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 15.1 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 78%

Overview

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is a unique blend of cinematic hack-and-slash combat, gothic dark fantasy, and exploration-heavy adventure featuring an iconic vampire protagonist. These recommendations focus on games that capture that specific mix of high-octane spectacle combat, moody atmospheric storytelling, and the dark, supernatural themes found in Dracula's modern-day odyssey.

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  1. #1 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition
    97% matchVery Positive81% of 10,167 reviews2013
    Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 70.5%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Gothic 6.7%, Action 4.6%, Adventure 3.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This is the direct prequel to the seed game, providing the essential foundation for the story and combat mechanics.

  2. #2 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD
    96% matchVery Positive84% of 2,633 reviews2014
    Dev: MercurySteamPub: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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 76.4%, Hack and Slash 6.6%, Action 4.6%, Gothic 4.5%, Adventure 3.5%

    Why You'll Like It: This spin-off bridges the narrative gap between the two main Lords of Shadow titles with familiar gameplay elements.

  3. #3 Devil May Cry 5
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 163,909 reviews2019
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 54.2%, Action 21.5%, Third Person 6.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Adventure 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers the gold standard for high-octane, stylish hack-and-slash combat that fans of the Lords of Shadow series will find deeply satisfying.

  4. #4 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
    94% matchVery Positive93% of 41,070 reviews2019
    Dev: ArtPlayPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 27.6%, Gothic 24.7%, Vampires 18.9%, Action 13.8%, Adventure 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creators of the classic Castlevania series, it perfectly captures the metroidvania exploration and gothic aesthetic.

  5. #5 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 18,274 reviews2016
    Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 11.7%, Third Person 7.4%, Metroidvania 4%

    Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the action-adventure structure of the seed game, featuring a mix of hack-and-slash combat and environmental puzzles.

  6. #6 Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition
    93% matchMostly Positive79% of 20,154 reviews2015
    Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 47.8%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Third Person 6%, Action RPG 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the action-adventure formula with deeper RPG elements and a grand, dark fantasy world.

  7. #7 Vampyr
    92% matchMostly Positive77% of 24,431 reviews2018
    Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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: Vampires 92.4%, Action 1.9%, Third Person 1.1%, Adventure 0.8%, Action RPG 0.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the vampire theme, offering a dark, narrative-driven experience set in a moody, atmospheric world.

  8. #8 God of War
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 179,060 reviews2022
    Dev: Santa Monica StudioPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
    Windows
    Median: 23.9 hrsMean: 37.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.1%, Action 19.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Third Person 8.7%, Action RPG 4.7%

    Why You'll Like It: The cinematic third-person action and epic scale of the combat feel like a natural evolution of the Lords of Shadow style.

  9. #9 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 88,069 reviews2014
    Dev: PlatinumGamesPub: KONAMI
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 56.1%, Action 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Third Person 6%, Gore 2.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This title delivers fast-paced, high-skill spectacle combat that rewards precision and aggressive playstyles.

  10. #10 The Last Faith
    90% matchVery Positive84% of 5,369 reviews2023
    Dev: Kumi Souls GamesPub: Playstack
    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 14.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Vampires 64.1%, Gothic 15.3%, Metroidvania 6.8%, Action 3.4%, Hack and Slash 3.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully blends gothic horror with metroidvania exploration and visceral combat.

  11. #11 DmC: Devil May Cry
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 32,024 reviews2013
    Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Capcom
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 57.7%, Action 19.2%, Adventure 6.7%, Third Person 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This reboot offers a modern, edgy take on the spectacle fighter genre with a dark, demon-filled aesthetic.

  12. #12 BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut
    89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,170 reviews2020
    Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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: Vampires 81.3%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Action 4.2%, Gore 1.5%, Third Person 0.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic vampire-themed action game that focuses on stylish, fast-paced combat against supernatural foes.

  13. #13 Castlevania Advance Collection
    87% matchVery Positive91% of 2,417 reviews2021
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    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: Vampires 74.5%, Metroidvania 9.1%, Gothic 7.5%, Action 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 1%

    Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the classic 2D metroidvania experience that defined the series' gothic roots.

  14. #14 Blasphemous
    86% matchVery Positive90% of 63,499 reviews2019
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 29.9%, Gothic 28.8%, Action 10.4%, Gore 7.8%, Adventure 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: The dark, religious-gothic aesthetic and challenging action-adventure gameplay resonate strongly with the tone of the seed game.

  15. #15 Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
    88% matchMixed68% of 1,218 reviews2013
    Pub: Crystal Dynamics
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    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: Vampires 87.9%, Gothic 3.5%, Action 3.3%, Hack and Slash 1.5%, Adventure 1.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This title allows players to step into the shoes of a powerful vampire in a dark, war-torn world.

  16. #16 Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 95,802 reviews2014
    Dev: Monolith ProductionsPub: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 27.8%, Action 22%, Adventure 13.7%, Third Person 11.8%, Fantasy 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It features a dark fantasy setting with fluid third-person combat that emphasizes powerful, supernatural abilities.

  17. #17 ENSLAVED™: Odyssey to the West™ Premium Edition
    85% matchVery Positive86% of 8,142 reviews2013
    Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    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 21.7%, Adventure 18.9%, Third Person 8.8%, Singleplayer 3%

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

  18. #18 Castlevania Anniversary Collection
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 2,215 reviews2019
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    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 77.5%, Action 6%, Gothic 5.1%, Adventure 4.5%, Metroidvania 4.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This collection is essential for understanding the historical roots of the gothic action-adventure gameplay found in the seed game.

  19. #19 Darksiders III
    84% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,083 reviews2018
    Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 51.9%, Action 14.6%, Adventure 10%, Third Person 5.8%, Metroidvania 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It refines the hack-and-slash combat of the series with a more focused, souls-like approach to exploration.

  20. #20 Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 15,149 reviews2007
    Dev: Troika GamesPub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: Vampires 92.2%, Gothic 3.1%, Action 1.1%, Action RPG 0.6%, RPG 0.5%

    Why You'll Like It: It is the quintessential vampire RPG, offering a deep, dark, and immersive world for fans of the genre.

  21. #21 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 4,458 reviews2018
    Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: Vampires 63.7%, Gothic 17%, Action 6.3%, Metroidvania 5.5%, Adventure 3.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired action game that captures the spirit of classic Castlevania with tight, challenging platforming.

  22. #22 Lords Of The Fallen™ 2014
    83% matchMixed59% of 20,644 reviews2014
    Dev: CI Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 23.2%, Action RPG 15.8%, Adventure 13.7%, Third Person 13.1%, Fantasy 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy action-RPG features heavy, deliberate combat that fits the gothic aesthetic of the seed game.

  23. #23 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 75,796 reviews2017
    Dev: Ninja Theory
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Hack and Slash 26%, Adventure 13.9%, Action 12.9%, Third Person 12%, Dark 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply atmospheric, narrative-driven third-person action experience that focuses on the protagonist's internal and external struggles.

  24. #24 Vampire: The Masquerade - Redemption
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 974 reviews2017
    Dev: Nihilistic SoftwarePub: Activision
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%

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

    Why similar: Vampires 94.6%, Violent 1.2%, Action 0.8%, Third Person 0.7%, RPG 0.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG that explores the long-spanning history of a vampire, mirroring the immortal narrative of Dracula.

  25. #25 Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 630 reviews2026
    Dev: Crystal Dynamics
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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: Vampires 74.7%, Gothic 8.4%, Action 7.1%, Adventure 5.5%, Dark 0.9%

  26. #26 Batman™: Arkham Knight
    79% matchVery Positive90% of 155,303 reviews2015
    Dev: Rocksteady StudiosPub: WB Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 33.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    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%, Third Person 17.9%, Epic 10.1%, Dark 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: The third-person action and dark, atmospheric world-building provide a similar sense of scale and traversal to the modern setting of the seed game.

  27. #27 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
    80% matchVery Positive83% of 10,204 reviews2013
    Dev: NeocoreGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Vampires 54.9%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, Gothic 7.2%, Action 5%, Action RPG 4%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers an action-RPG experience set in a gothic world filled with monsters and supernatural threats.

  28. #28 Ryse: Son of Rome
    79% matchVery Positive87% of 44,229 reviews2014
    Dev: CrytekPub: Crytek
    Windows
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    “Ryse: Son of Rome” tells the story of Marius Titus, a young Roman soldier who witnesses the murder of his family at the hands of barbarian bandits, then travels with the Roman army to Britannia to seek revenge.

    Why similar: Hack and Slash 59.3%, Action 18.8%, Third Person 7.4%, Adventure 6.5%, Gore 3.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A highly cinematic hack-and-slash game that prioritizes visual flair and visceral combat encounters.

  29. #29 Castlevania Dominus Collection
    76% matchVery Positive94% of 2,622 reviews2024
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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

  30. #30 Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)
    78% matchVery Positive85% of 1,258 reviews2012
    Dev: Crystal Dynamics
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    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: Vampires 79.9%, Gothic 5.6%, Hack and Slash 5.1%, Action 3.8%, Adventure 2.9%

  31. #31 Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 3,667 reviews2024
    Dev: Aspyr
    Windows
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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

    Why similar: Vampires 39.1%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 9.5%, Third Person 8%

  32. #32 Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 (2001)
    78% matchMixed66% of 1,070 reviews2012
    Dev: Crystal Dynamics
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    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: Vampires 80.8%, Gothic 7.8%, Action 3.4%, Adventure 3.1%, Hack and Slash 1.7%

  33. #33 Dracula: Love Kills
    76% matchVery Positive81% of 370 reviews2013
    Dev: Waterlily GamesPub: Frogwares
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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: Vampires 85.4%, Gothic 9.1%, Adventure 1.8%, Fantasy 1.1%, Great Soundtrack 0.8%

  34. #34 Vampirem
    74% matchVery Positive88% of 77 reviews2021
    Dev: WRF Studios
    Windows

    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: Vampires 81.3%, Hack and Slash 7.8%, Action 6.3%, Third Person 1.8%, Action RPG 1.2%

  35. #35 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
    75% matchMixed69% of 2,623 reviews2014
    Dev: NeocoreGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Vampires 62.4%, Hack and Slash 15.2%, Gothic 7%, Action 5.6%, Adventure 4.3%

  36. #36 Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2
    72% matchMixed56% of 12,201 reviews2025
    Dev: The Chinese RoomPub: Paradox Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 11.0 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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: Vampires 93.1%, Action 3.3%, Gore 0.9%, Violent 0.6%, Adventure 0.6%

  37. #37 Darksiders™
    73% matchVery Positive89% of 12,823 reviews2010
    Dev: Vigil GamesPub: THQ Nordic
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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 45.4%, Action 20.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 8.4%, Fantasy 3.2%

  38. #38 BloodRayne: Terminal Cut
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 1,816 reviews2020
    Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Vampires 76.1%, Hack and Slash 9.3%, Gothic 5.4%, Action 3.3%, Gore 1.3%

  39. #39 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
    74% matchMixed64% of 1,369 reviews2015
    Dev: NeocoreGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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: Vampires 72.9%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Action 4.9%, Adventure 3.8%, Action RPG 2.2%

  40. #40 Prince of Persia: Warrior Within™
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 4,009 reviews2008
    Dev: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    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 27.8%, Action 25.2%, Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 11%, Great Soundtrack 6.6%

  41. #41 Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 90 reviews2024
    Dev: Tezcatek
    Windows

    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 86.1%, Gothic 10.5%, Adventure 1.9%, Horror 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  42. #42 Blasphemous 2
    69% matchVery Positive90% of 18,296 reviews2023
    Dev: The Game KitchenPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 14.2 hrsMean: 19.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 20.9%, Adventure 13.5%, Fantasy 8.7%, Action RPG 8.4%

  43. #43 DARK
    73% matchMixed54% of 1,393 reviews2013
    Dev: Realmforge StudiosPub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Vampires 89.7%, Action 2.8%, Third Person 2.1%, Adventure 2%, Fantasy 1.1%

  44. #44 V Rising
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 134,242 reviews2024
    Dev: Stunlock Studios
    Windows
    Median: 21.0 hrsMean: 57.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Vampires 90.2%, Hack and Slash 6.7%, Action 1.5%, Adventure 1.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  45. #45 Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
    70% matchMostly Negative30% of 437 reviews2026
    Dev: Bit Bot MediaPub: Crystal Dynamics
    Windows

    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: Vampires 56.2%, Gothic 15.2%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 9%, Metroidvania 5.8%

  46. #46 Devil May Cry HD Collection
    68% matchVery Positive93% of 22,708 reviews2018
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 45.6%, Gothic 20.1%, Action 14.1%, Third Person 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%

  47. #47 BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)
    71% matchMostly Positive73% of 444 reviews2006
    Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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: Vampires 88.2%, Hack and Slash 4.8%, Action 4.5%, Third Person 1.1%, Gore 0.9%

  48. #48 BloodLust 2: Nemesis
    70% matchMostly Positive78% of 123 reviews2020
    Dev: WRF Studios
    Windows

    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: Vampires 89.2%, Hack and Slash 6.5%, Action 3.7%, RPG 0.6%

  49. #49 Beyond the Ice Palace 2
    68% matchMixed68% of 124 reviews2025
    Dev: STORYBIRD StudioPub: PQube
    Windows

    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 78.6%, Action 5.8%, Metroidvania 5.5%, Adventure 5.2%, Action RPG 3.3%

  50. #50 Devoid of Shadows
    71% matchMixed60% of 205 reviews2017
    Dev: N-Game StudiosPub: VM Games
    Windows

    Galidon is a vampire kingdom. You’re a lawful heir. The power struggle and an intriguing plot are in place. 21 levels contain quests and crafting. The gameplay is rapid, bloodthirsty and intransigent and doesn't forgive a single mistake. Devoid of Shadows is a heat in the chill dungeons of the Labyrinth!

    Why similar: Vampires 90.1%, Action 4.6%, Action RPG 1.2%, Adventure 1.2%, RPG 0.7%

  51. #51 Blood Knights
    71% matchMixed64% of 1,053 reviews2013
    Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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: Vampires 85.2%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Action 4.4%, RPG 0.6%, Fantasy 0.6%

  52. #52 BloodLust Shadowhunter
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 354 reviews2015
    Dev: WRF Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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: Vampires 96.3%, Action 2.7%, RPG 0.5%, Action RPG 0.5%

  53. #53 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
    65% matchVery Positive84% of 8,714 reviews2024
    Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

    Why similar: Vampires 86.2%, Third Person 2.9%, Action 2.8%, Adventure 2.2%, Action RPG 2.1%

  54. #54 Death's Gambit: Afterlife
    67% matchVery Positive81% of 5,518 reviews2018
    Dev: White RabbitPub: Serenity Forge
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 36.7%, Action 24%, Adventure 16.5%, Action RPG 8.5%, RPG 4.1%

  55. #55 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut
    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 3,854 reviews2015
    Dev: NeocoreGames
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Embark on an adventure in a gothic-noir world, where mad science threatens the peace between monsters and mortals. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut is definitive edition of the trilogy with six playable classes and a new endgame mode with a huge variety of open missions!

    Why similar: Vampires 68.4%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Gothic 7.1%, Action 3.6%, Adventure 3.4%

  56. #56 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 21,168 reviews2015
    Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.Pub: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 59.7%, Action 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%, Third Person 6.3%, Adventure 3.3%

  57. #57 Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood
    66% matchMixed69% of 1,675 reviews2022
    Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    You are Cahal, a powerful Garou who chose to go into exile after losing control of his destructive rage. He can transform into a wolf and a Crinos, a huge ferocious beast. Master your three forms and their powers to punish those who defile Gaia.

    Why similar: Vampires 74.3%, Hack and Slash 9.7%, Action 3.5%, Adventure 2.8%, Third Person 2.6%

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