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: Vampires 38% ★, Hack and Slash 23.5%, Gothic 13.9% ★, Action 9.8%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct prequel to the seed game and essential for understanding the narrative arc of Gabriel Belmont.

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 62% ★, Hack and Slash 10.7%, Action 7.5%, Gothic 7.1% ★, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title bridges the gap between the two main Lords of Shadow entries with a focus on side-scrolling exploration and combat.

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 57.5%, Action 19.3%, Adventure 6.7%, Third Person 5.7%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a similar modern-gothic aesthetic and fluid, fast-paced hack-and-slash combat system.

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 47.9%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 11.7%, Third Person 5.9%, Action RPG 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines hack-and-slash combat with exploration and platforming in a grand, mythic setting similar to the scale of Lords of Shadow.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 54%, Action 21.6%, Third Person 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It represents the pinnacle of the spectacle fighter genre, offering the deep, combo-heavy combat mechanics that fans of Lords of Shadow 2 will appreciate.

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 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features satisfying third-person combat and puzzle-solving elements that echo the structure of the Lords of Shadow series.

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 30.5%, Gothic 26.9% ★, Action 15.4%, Vampires 10.5% ★, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the producer of classic Castlevania, this game is the definitive modern metroidvania experience with deep RPG elements.

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 33.2%, Action 19.6%, Adventure 13.5%, Third Person 8.6%, Action RPG 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: The epic scale, cinematic boss battles, and brutal combat mechanics make this a perfect match for those who enjoyed the scale of Dracula's journey.

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 27.6%, Action 25.3%, Adventure 15%, Third Person 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into a darker, more gothic tone with fluid combat and platforming that feels very similar to the Lords of Shadow experience.

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 43.4%, Metroidvania 21.4%, Adventure 13.5%, Fantasy 8.7%, Action RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the gothic exploration and combat, offering a challenging experience for fans of dark fantasy action.

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 29.6%, Gothic 28.6% ★, Action 10.4%, Gore 7.7%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic metroidvania that captures the same religious and macabre atmosphere found in the Castlevania universe.

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 43.8% ★, Gothic 23.7% ★, Metroidvania 10.7%, Action 5.4%, Hack and Slash 5.3%

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

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 86% ★, Action 3.6%, Third Person 2%, Adventure 1.4%, Action RPG 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the vampire-centric narrative and dark atmosphere, this game offers a compelling, choices-driven story set in a moody, plague-ridden London.

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 59.3% ★, Metroidvania 14.2%, Gothic 12.4% ★, Action 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This collection provides access to the definitive 2D Castlevania experiences that defined the metroidvania genre.

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 85.6% ★, Gothic 5.6% ★, Action 2.1%, Action RPG 1.2%, RPG 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic RPG that offers the most immersive vampire world-building and dark, urban atmosphere available on PC.

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 78.5% ★, Gothic 6.1% ★, Action 6%, Hack and Slash 2.6%, Adventure 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game puts you in the role of a powerful vampire, focusing on combat and dark storytelling in the Legacy of Kain universe.

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 52%, Action 14.7%, Adventure 10.1%, Third Person 5.8%, Metroidvania 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This entry introduces more souls-like combat mechanics while maintaining the series' signature action-adventure feel.

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 54.7%, Action 21.2%, Adventure 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 5%, Third Person 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane spectacle fighter that rewards precision and style, perfect for players who enjoyed the combat depth of Lords of Shadow 2.

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 65.1% ★, Metroidvania 13.8%, Action 10.6%, Action RPG 6.2%, RPG 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic compilation of classic titles that showcase the evolution of the series' gothic action and exploration.

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 55.8%, Action 17.5%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Third Person 5.9%, Gore 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by PlatinumGames, this title offers some of the most intense and satisfying hack-and-slash combat mechanics in the genre.

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 68.1% ★, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action 7.1%, Gore 2.4%, Third Person 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, vampire-themed action game that focuses on brutal combat and acrobatic 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 22.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Third Person 11.7%, Fantasy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The Nemesis system and fluid combat provide a grand, dark fantasy adventure that feels similar in scale to Lords of Shadow.

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 30.4%, Adventure 24.1%, Action RPG 19.1%, Fantasy 11.1%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action-RPG that captures a similar grim, gothic aesthetic and challenging combat style.

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 36.5%, Adventure 19%, Third Person 17.8%, Epic 10.2% ★, Dark 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: The combat system is highly polished and rhythmic, providing a satisfying sense of power and mastery similar to Lords of Shadow 2.

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 44.7%, Adventure 16.4%, Action 14.1%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: While visually different, its masterful world-building and challenging combat make it a must-play for any fan of the metroidvania genre.

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 14%, Action 13%, Third Person 12%, Dark 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an incredibly atmospheric and cinematic journey that mirrors the emotional weight and dark themes of Dracula's story.

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 59.8% ★, Gothic 13.1% ★, Action 11.5%, Adventure 8.8%, Dark 1.4%

Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, an all-powerful demigod, and Raziel, a demonic angel of death. Each equipped with a legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world loaded with conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn...

Why similar: Vampires 50.3% ★, Gothic 13.7% ★, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 7.2%

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 63.3% ★, Action 9.9%, Gothic 8.1% ★, Adventure 7.4%, Metroidvania 7.3%

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 47% ★, Gothic 24.6% ★, Action 9.3%, Metroidvania 8%, Adventure 5%

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 67.7% ★, Gothic 12.9% ★, Action 5.9%, Adventure 5.2%, Hack and Slash 2.8%

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Vampires 24.4% ★, Action 14.7%, Adventure 11.8%, Third Person 9.9%

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 20.4%, Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 8.4%, Fantasy 3.2%

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

Why similar: Vampires 89.8% ★, Violent 2.2%, Action 1.5%, Third Person 1.3%, RPG 1.2%

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 23.3%, Action RPG 15.7%, Adventure 13.8%, Third Person 13.1%, Fantasy 9.7%

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 54% ★, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action 15.6%, Third Person 4.4%, Action RPG 2.9%

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: Vampires 74.9% ★, Gothic 15.6% ★, Adventure 3.2%, Fantasy 1.8%, Great Soundtrack 1.5%

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 36.9%, Vampires 23.5% ★, Gothic 12.1% ★, Action 8.6%, Action RPG 6.8%

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 87.2% ★, Action 6.2%, Gore 1.7%, Violent 1.1%, Adventure 1.1%

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 39.3% ★, Gothic 20.9% ★, Action 16.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Metroidvania 8%

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 61.5% ★, Hack and Slash 15%, Gothic 8.7% ★, Action 5.4%, Gore 2.1%

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 29.7% ★, Hack and Slash 28.4%, Gothic 13% ★, Action 10.6%, Adventure 8%

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 75.9% ★, Gothic 18.1% ★, Adventure 3.4%, Horror 1%, Singleplayer 1%

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 57.5% ★, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Action 7.8%, Adventure 6%, Action RPG 3.5%

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 81.4% ★, Action 5.1%, Third Person 3.8%, Adventure 3.6%, Fantasy 1.9%

Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.7%, Action 14.8%, Action RPG 10.8%, Adventure 9.8%, Third Person 7.7%

Developed by FROM SOFTWARE, DARK SOULS™ II is the highly anticipated sequel to the gruelling 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward.

Why similar: Epic 23.6% ★, Action 21.4%, Adventure 16.3%, Action RPG 15.9%, Third Person 6.9%

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 64.8% ★, Action 9.6%, Metroidvania 9%, Adventure 8.6%, Action RPG 5.3%

BloodRayne is a dhampir, born from the unnatural union of vampire and human. Blessed with the powers of a vampire but cursed with the thirst for blood and a weakness to sunlight, Rayne is challenged with her most personal battle yet as she hunts down her siblings.

Why similar: Vampires 79% ★, Hack and Slash 8.6%, Action 8.1%, Third Person 2%, Gore 1.6%

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 35.5%, Vampires 24.5% ★, Adventure 15.7%, Action 14.5%, Gore 3.3%

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 52.2% ★, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Gothic 10.5% ★, Action 5.4%, Adventure 5.2%

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 69.5% ★, Hack and Slash 18.2%, Action 10.7%, RPG 1.6%

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 20.4% ★, Action 13.9%, Third Person 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%

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 74.3% ★, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action 7.8%, RPG 1%, Fantasy 1%

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 28.3%, Action 23.4%, Adventure 17.9%, Violent 8.1%, Fantasy 6.1%

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 24.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Action RPG 8.5%, RPG 4.1%

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 75.8% ★, Third Person 5.1%, Action 4.9%, Adventure 4%, Action RPG 3.7%