Games Like Legacy of Kain: Defiance (2003)

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

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.4%, Vampires 14.3% ★, Hack and Slash 14.1%, Third Person 10.2%, Action 10%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern way to experience the core narrative arc that leads directly into the events of Defiance.

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 60.3% ★, Classic 9.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Action 5.3%, Gothic 5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Provides essential context for Kain's rise to power and the dark political landscape of Nosgoth.

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 33.3% ★, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Gothic 13.1% ★, Action 9.9%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar gothic aesthetic and cinematic action-adventure gameplay focused on a tragic, supernatural protagonist.

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 50.3% ★, Gothic 13.7% ★, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the experience of playing as a powerful, ancient vampire navigating a dark and decaying world.

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 28.1%, Dark Fantasy 23.2%, Action 16.1%, Adventure 11.5%, Third Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person hack-and-slash combat with environmental puzzles and a dark, apocalyptic fantasy 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: Vampires 75.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 7.2%, Story Rich 5.4%, Action 3.6%, Third Person 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the somber, narrative-heavy tone of vampire lore with a focus on moral choices and dark atmosphere.

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 57.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 12%, Third Person 6.8%, Story Rich 6%, Action 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A story-driven action game that excels in supernatural world-building and emotional, character-focused storytelling.

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 32.4%, Action 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the action-adventure formula with fluid combat and a focus on an anti-hero protagonist navigating supernatural realms.

Amidst the scorched sands of ancient Persia, there is a legend spun in an ancient tongue. It speaks of a time borne by blood and ruled by deceit. Drawn to the dark powers of a magic dagger, a young Prince is led to unleash a deadly evil upon a beautiful kingdom.

Why similar: Classic 39.5% ★, Action 14.4%, Adventure 12%, Third Person 11.2%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the classic 2000s action-adventure DNA, featuring fluid platforming and time-manipulation mechanics.

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 77.6% ★, Classic 7.7% ★, Gothic 5.5% ★, Story Rich 2.8%, Action 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive RPG experience for those who love deep, mature vampire lore and dark urban fantasy settings.

Blade of Darkness is a hardcore fantasy action-adventure with unique combat mechanics and role-playing elements that pioneered the “soulsborne” genre. Pick one of four characters to hack and slash through a gory quest to save the world from the forces of Chaos.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 38%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action 12.7%, Third Person 10.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cult classic dark fantasy game known for its visceral, weighty combat and atmospheric, oppressive environments.

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 63.1% ★, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Gothic 9.5% ★, Action 6.4%, Third Person 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, gore-filled vampire action game that focuses on aggressive combat and supernatural abilities.

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 70.4% ★, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Action 8.5%, Third Person 2.8%, Action-Adventure 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the vampire hack-and-slash formula with more complex combat encounters and a darker, more stylized presentation.

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 60.8% ★, Action 8.5%, Hack and Slash 8.4%, Gothic 7.5% ★, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: Bridges the gap between classic gothic platforming and the modern cinematic action of the Lords of Shadow series.

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

Why similar: Vampires 73.5% ★, Classic 15.9% ★, Story Rich 4.6%, Atmospheric 1.9%, Third Person 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic isometric RPG that explores the long-spanning history and tragedy of a vampire's eternal life.

Experience an exciting single player storyline where you thwart Loki and his minions from bringing Ragnarok to Midgard.

Why similar: Classic 39.8% ★, Hack and Slash 17.3%, Action 15.7%, Third Person 12.5%, Adventure 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal third-person action game that focuses on visceral swordplay and Norse-inspired dark fantasy.

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: Classic 28.4% ★, Action 16.4%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Third Person 10.7%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: The darkest entry in the series, matching the gritty tone and aggressive combat style found in Defiance.

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Why similar: Classic 26.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 24.4%, Action 14.5%, Fantasy 11%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features immersive first-person combat that emphasizes physics and environmental interaction within a dark fantasy world.

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: Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Story Rich 19.9%, Third Person 10.7%, Hack and Slash 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers an intense, narrative-driven journey through dark mythology with a heavy emphasis on psychological atmosphere.

It will take the combined efforts of two great warriors to explore menacing dungeons, overgrown ruins, and downtrodden towns … and discover the secrets of the Demon’s Forge.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.6%, Action 18.1%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action game that emphasizes cooperative combat and exploration in a decaying, monster-filled world.

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 23.6%, Action 18.1%, Story Rich 17.8%, Adventure 17.2%, Third Person 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic action-adventure game that excels in character chemistry and linear, story-focused progression.

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 46.9%, Action 22.7%, Third Person 10.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern, stylish take on the hack-and-slash genre with a focus on fluid movement and supernatural combat.

War has been waged across the kingdom of Myrtana. Orcish hordes invaded human territory and the king of the land needed a lot of ore to forge enough weapons, should his army stand against this threat. Whoever breaks the law in these darkest of times is sentenced to serve in the giant penal colony of Khorinis, mining the so much needed...

Why similar: Classic 34.2% ★, Gothic 22.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Third Person 5.5%, Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, uncompromising RPG that captures the feeling of a harsh, unforgiving world filled with dark secrets.

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 51.7% ★, Gothic 12.1% ★, Action 11.5%, Adventure 9.7%, Story Rich 8%

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 50.2%, Action 22.7%, Third Person 11.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers unparalleled, high-speed hack-and-slash combat that rewards precision and aggressive playstyles.

Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure — globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...

Why similar: Classic 33.9% ★, Action 20.9%, Adventure 19.3%, Third Person 15.3%, Action-Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the puzzle-solving and exploration aspects of the classic action-adventure genre that defined the early 2000s.

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 74.4% ★, Third Person 6.1%, Action 5.4%, Adventure 4.2%, Fantasy 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-action game that puts you in the role of a vampire navigating a modern, neon-drenched gothic underworld.

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 75.3% ★, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Action 9.1%, Fantasy 2.4%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward hack-and-slash action game that leans heavily into vampire themes and supernatural combat.

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 31.5% ★, Gothic 17.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.7%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 12.7%

The creator of Legacy of Kain is back with a small indie team. Become the undead in a third-person narrative-driven action RPG where your choices shape your legend and the world around you. Feed to grow stronger, embrace powerful classes, and carve your path alone or in co-op through dark realms.

Why similar: Vampires 50.5% ★, Hack and Slash 17%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Story Rich 9.4%, Third Person 8.7%

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 47.9% ★, Classic 12.7% ★, Gothic 9.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 8%, Action 4.8%

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 20%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Vampires 17.2% ★, Adventure 14%, Action 11.8%

A shadow of evil has fallen on the kingdom of Ancaria. It is a time for champions - a time to journey into the perilous world of SACRED. Battle blood-thirsty orcs & lumbering ogres... Destroy undead wizards & rotting mummies... Slay hellish demons & legendary dragons.

Why similar: Classic 39.7% ★, Hack and Slash 26.1%, Action 10%, Fantasy 8%, Adventure 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 79.5% ★, Action 9.5%, Hack and Slash 6.9%, Third Person 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

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 45.1% ★, Classic 14.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 14.5%, Gothic 10.1% ★, Action 9.1%

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 58.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Action 12.2%, Story Rich 5.5%, Adventure 3.9%

Gothic II: Gold Edition brings together the excitement of Gothic II and the add-on Night of the Raven to your fingertips!

Why similar: Classic 36.6% ★, Gothic 20.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.6%, Story Rich 6.3%, Third Person 5.3%

A series of grisly murders brings Lara into conflict with a sinister Alchemist from the past, and a secret alliance of powerful individuals shrouded in mystery. Accused of the murder of her one time mentor, Werner Von Croy, Lara becomes a fugitive on the run.

Why similar: Action 31.4%, Classic 22.3% ★, Adventure 18.3%, Third Person 16.5%, Action-Adventure 5.2%

A dark fantasy RPG dungeon crawler, with challenging real-time tactical combat, a wide variety of spells, and a dark and brooding dungeon full of lethal enemies, sadistic traps, and mind-bending puzzles.

Why similar: Vampires 46.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 19%, Hack and Slash 6.3%, Action 6.2%, Adventure 5.8%

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 35.3%, Action 22.8%, Adventure 15.3%, Third Person 14.3%, Fantasy 7.2%

Play as 3 vampires, wield their powers wisely, and strike the right balance between your human and animal side in a heart-pounding story in which your choices will decide the fate of Boston.

Why similar: Vampires 61.4% ★, Story Rich 10.5%, Adventure 7.8%, Third Person 7.7%, Action 5.6%

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 46.9% ★, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Gothic 10.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Adventure 6%

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 40.8% ★, Gothic 23.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 21.2%, Action 5.8%, Hack and Slash 4%

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 37% ★, Gothic 20.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Action 8.5%, Classic 6.9% ★

In the years between the World Wars, Agent BloodRayne works as a killing machine for The Brimstone Society--a top secret fraternity that hunts down and destroys supernatural threats. Starring heroine Rayne, this original action horror game unleashed the red headed dhampir on the world.

Why similar: Action 48.5%, Hack and Slash 27.5%, Third Person 20.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?

Why similar: Classic 30.6% ★, Adventure 14.2%, Action 12.6%, Third Person 11.6%, Fantasy 10.1%

In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.

Why similar: Vampires 71.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Third Person 6.3%, Hack and Slash 5.6%, Action 5.2%

The Prince of Persia, a seasoned warrior, returns from the Island of Time to Babylon with his love, Kaileena. Instead of the peace that he longs for, he finds his homeland ravaged by war and the kingdom turned against him.

Why similar: Action 20.9%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, Adventure 16.9%, Classic 15.7% ★, Third Person 12.5%

Summoners have toppled empires and challenged gods. They are venerated as saviours and feared as destroyers. With rings crafted by the ancient Khosani, the gifted can call forth demons, dragons, and elementals, but only the strongest can control the forces they unleash.

Why similar: Classic 47.9% ★, Action 18.9%, Fantasy 14.1%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 5.6%

A dark fantasy adventure where forging steel shapes combat, progression, and fate.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31.4%, Action 18.7%, Hack and Slash 15.1%, Adventure 14.9%, Third Person 7.9%

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 55.9% ★, Action 18.6%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Third Person 8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!

Why similar: Classic 32.6% ★, Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action 18%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Third Person 5.9%

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 81.6% ★, Action 6.7%, Dark Fantasy 5.2%, Story Rich 3.1%, Atmospheric 1.3%

Delve into a gritty, raw and atmospheric fantasy world in which every action has a consequence. In the epic world of Risen, filled with mysterious earthquakes, fearsome monsters and unimaginable treasures, forge your path with the sword, learn the art of staff fighting or become a powerful mage.

Why similar: Gothic 38.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Third Person 8.5%, Fantasy 8.5%, Classic 8.4% ★

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 32%, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Action 13%, Adventure 9.8%, Third Person 7.8%

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 49.9% ★, Classic 23.4% ★, Action 9%, Adventure 7.4%, Gothic 6.8% ★