Games Like Steam Veins

This is a classic platformer.Fight through over 10 stages—or take an alternate route—as you make your way to the demon lord.It offers a challenging, retro-style action experience focused on precise controls and skill-based gameplay.

Why similar: Vampires 30.3% ★, Side Scroller 22.5%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Action 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

A high-speed barrage-absorbing 2D action movie in which a girl who wields a magic sword that devours everything confronts vampires with two swords. Turn your enemy's power into a sword and devour vampires.

Why similar: Vampires 50.4% ★, Side Scroller 26.6%, 2D Platformer 8.6%, Female Protagonist 6.3%, Action 4.2%

It is cute but extremely hard!!! The immortal girl keeps to be reborn any number of times even if she gets beaten. It is an action game that includes puzzle-like elements by learning the movement and timing of the enemies.

Why similar: Vampires 60.1% ★, Difficult 12.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.6%, 2D Platformer 4.4%, Female Protagonist 4.1%

Use corpses of your enemies as weapons. Run through 666 levels to hell.

Why similar: Vampires 45.3% ★, Side Scroller 17%, 2D Platformer 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Whip your way through hordes of supernatural monsters and bosses! For fans of classic-vanias and linear 2D side-scrollers with a goal of mastering each stage and destroying its boss! Discover hidden items, secondary weapons and even vehicles!

Why similar: Vampires 27.7% ★, Side Scroller 19.8%, Difficult 17.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, 2D Platformer 9%

MODULE:BERSERK is a 2D pixel "hard-boiled" action game with steampunk-inspired world of endless desertification and corruption. Play as a butler-styled automaton. Track down the suspect that caused terrifying event to the family you serve. And protect the only survivor, 'lady' from upcoming dangers.

Why similar: Steampunk 50.9% ★, Side Scroller 16.8%, 2D Platformer 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action 6.6%

Explore a castle filled with monsters and strange experiments in this steampunk action RPG metroidvania. Combine vampiric and mechanical powers, face challenging bosses, and create unique builds through randomized upgrade choices.

Why similar: Vampires 32.5% ★, Steampunk 30% ★, Side Scroller 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%, 2D Platformer 8.6%

A 2D narrative adventure with combat, exploration, choices, skill-based minigames, and an emotional story spanning different eras.

Why similar: Vampires 46.5% ★, Side Scroller 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.7%, 2D Platformer 9%, Female Protagonist 6.7%

Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!

Why similar: Vampires 65.8% ★, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Action 1.8%

A roguelite action game drawn in black and white pixel art. Operate a magic wand that uses actions such as "time stagnation", "time leap", and "explosion magic", Break through randomly connected dungeons

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, Side Scroller 29.5%, 2D Platformer 16%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Difficult 6.2%

"Remote Life 2" is a sci-fi an action packed platformer. Combat against scary aliens and escape from the monster Hive. After the success of the first "Remote Life", now you can enjoy even more of the crazy weapons, cool vehicles and outstanding and unique art.

Why similar: Steampunk 32.3% ★, Side Scroller 23.1%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 4.6%

Fight with light against the dark in this "roguelight" platformer starring Victoria Bloom! Drive back the darkness that's overrun Bloom Manor and conquer swarms of creatures as you discover powerful new items to upgrade your arsenal. Are you ready to enter the ever-changing manor?

Why similar: Steampunk 27.1% ★, Side Scroller 19.8%, Action Roguelike 19.6%, Difficult 15.6%, 2D Platformer 11%

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 32.5% ★, Side Scroller 17.3%, Difficult 13.4%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%

Plunder all the treasure worth taking from the exotic wilderness with your band of rogues. Jump, kick and sling your chain mace to smash and climb your way through any obstacle. Face off against beasts and hopeful heroes that rise up to stop you.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.5%, Difficult 21.4%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Leave a trail of ashes in this 2D Platformer Roguelike. Set yourself ablaze to go through stages and complete their given objective. But don't get too complacent, you can't stay lit forever. Manage your health carefully, the sinful creatures of the Crucible will not stand idle.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 33.8%, Difficult 24.5%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, PvE 4.6%

War is coming. How will you serve?

Why similar: Steampunk 29% ★, Side Scroller 18.8%, Action Roguelike 18.3%, Difficult 15.4%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%

Brave through Dracula’s castle to retrieve Davids true love; his car! In this 2D platformer with stunning visuals, you’ll face goons and ghouls, fight off Dracula’s loyal staff and explore the castle on your way to the final boss, the big man himself.

Why similar: Vampires 28.5% ★, Side Scroller 23.6%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

Amass an army of undead to fight endless waves of heroes intent to end your boneraising ways! In this gothic auto-battler rogue-lite Survivor-like, use the bones of slain heroes to raise your minions, collect relics and spells, and unlock meta upgrades, all to survive King Gigald's crusade!

Why similar: Vampires 65% ★, Action Roguelike 16.4%, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%, Retro 2.3%

Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

Why similar: Vampires 50.4% ★, Action Roguelike 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Dark Fantasy 5.4%, Retro 1.6%

The Island of Spirits is a randomly generated action 2D Platformer Rogue-Like. Following the Green Knight on his adventure to get the bounty of the king. On his way he will fight Mushrooms, Crystals, bizarre creatures and defeat big bosses, discover more about the Green Knight and about The Island.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.8%, Difficult 27.7%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Platformer 5%

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 35.9% ★, Difficult 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 14%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Rusty Vein is a 2.5D action-adventure game. Wearing a metal gauntlet, Rain sets out on a journey to defeat the mysterious doll legion that has occupied the town’s castle.

Why similar: Steampunk 44% ★, Side Scroller 27.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action 3.9%

A difficult short game about monster girls.

Why similar: Vampires 26.2% ★, Difficult 26%, Side Scroller 24.1%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Action 3.2%

A living grave swallowed a kingdom — cathedral, kings and all. Its stone warden refused to digest. Descend the throat of GRAVEMAW: blast through five strata of the swallowed dead, slay five hardened kings, and break the heart beating at the bottom. Move fast — what stands still gets digested.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.1%, Difficult 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 16%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Experience fast-paced roguelite gameplay. Explore ever-changing locations and fight vicious enemies in souls-inspired 2d combat. Every run you will find variety of items and spells to compliment your playstyle, as well as resources to upgrade your town for future runs.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.4%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Difficult 16.7%, 2D Platformer 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%

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 86.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 9.5%, Action 3.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Adventuring Gentleman is a steampunk roguelite platform shooter where you can go on a number ofadventures offered by your clubhouse members. Each adventure consists of procedurally generated floor with enemy wave sequences unique tothe chosen adventure. Each adventure has three difficulty levels and lengths.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 45.5%, Steampunk 42.7% ★, Action 6.4%, Platformer 5.4%

This is a casual Roguelike game that allows characters to become stronger and stronger through repeated choices, breaking free from the heavy siege of monsters!

Why similar: Vampires 48.2% ★, Action Roguelike 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8%, Action 4.3%

Unrest brews in the city of Arcadia, and a monstrous enemy approaches.

Why similar: Steampunk 37.1% ★, Side Scroller 21.9%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Dark Fantasy 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Uncover the dark secrets of a gritty, tangled metropolis and battle diabolic villains with your trusty Gunbrella, a bulletproof brolly that doubles as a firearm.

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.6%, Difficult 24.1%, Action Roguelike 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Platformer 6.1%

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 75.3% ★, Side Scroller 10.2%, Action 4.9%, Dark Fantasy 4.3%, Platformer 4%

Step into the decaying world of Kagenovia in Dawnrazor, a story-driven 8-bit action adventure! Take control of Zedekiah, a betrayed knight reborn through parasitic vampirism, as he fights through blood-soaked ruins and biomechanical horrors.

Why similar: Vampires 60.1% ★, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Action 8%, Retro 5.5%

A retro penguin platformer designed for Gameboy. Perfect for fans of penguins and anyone looking for a moderate challenge in a cold setting!

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 7.7%

Infinity Wanderer is a roguelite, souls-lite action-platformer. Players dive into Lunara's dark story, facing her fears in a nightmare world. With handcrafted levels and deep character customization, it offers fluid, challenging combat that blends fast-paced and strategic souls-like mechanics.

Why similar: Vampires 32.2% ★, Side Scroller 19.6%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

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 89.6% ★, Female Protagonist 5.2%, Action 5%, Singleplayer 0.3%

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 90.4% ★, Dark Fantasy 4.6%, Action 3.4%, Female Protagonist 1.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Demolish hordes of enemies and survive against all odds! Unlock different characters, find powerful skill combinations and embark on an exciting journey through the variety of very different worlds in this cute but unforgiving roguelike game!

Why similar: Vampires 70.2% ★, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Action 2.1%, 2D 1.1%

"Roguelike Journey to the West: 100 Ways to Slay Erlang Shen" is a 3D light-strategy roguelike that blends shooting, action, and tower defense into fast-paced gameplay. Gameplay:Auto-attack while equipping any 6 weapons—survive 20 waves, defeat all final bosses to win!

Why similar: Vampires 62.8% ★, Action Roguelike 31.2%, Combat 3.1%, Action 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Help little Darby escape from his castle and reclaim his land from the Demon King's claws in this challenging 2d precision platformer. Explore every hidden corner, use your vampiric powers wisely and face the Demon King to get your home back before your family returns from holiday.

Why similar: Vampires 52.7% ★, 2D Platformer 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Action 2.9%

Quick runs. Brutal mastery. Blood Gauntlet is a fast-paced, arcade score attack where you harvest blood to survive. Earn high ranks, perfect every run, master the Gauntlet, and unlock Extreme Mode, where the real challenge begins!

Why similar: Vampires 36.5% ★, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Difficult 12.6%, Dark Fantasy 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

The platformer game where you can play as the BAD GUY. (or the good guy)

Why similar: Villain Protagonist 26.3% ★, Side Scroller 24.2%, Difficult 20.1%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Blade of Mercy: Bloody Countess is a 2D action with metroidvania elements set in a 16th-century fantasy world, drawn with cozy pixels. Explore a mysterious realm, battle ruthless enemies, and uncover powerful weapons and abilities. And remember: beer is the best medicine in these grim times!

Why similar: Vampires 31.6% ★, Difficult 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

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 30.2% ★, Side Scroller 18.9%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%, Action 6.8%

Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps, 8 playable characters each with a unique gameplay style. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.6%, Difficult 25.9%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

FREE DEMO features 1 playable character and 1 complete level with leaderboards. Try, die, retry in this challenging but fair precision platformer that takes place on 1 screen. Ultra tight controls, dozens of traps. Great for speedrunning, and 100% completionists. Also, no water levels!

Why similar: Difficult 27.9%, Side Scroller 27.1%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Platformer 4.6%

Captured by a plotting king of Beku and forced to embark on a challenging quest to finalise his plans, you'll master your devastating ethereal abilities in this 2D platformer to overcome increasing waves of formidable foes. What secrets will you find along the way?

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.4%, Difficult 15.8%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 12%

Non-Linear Metroidvania world

Why similar: Steampunk 39.3% ★, Vampires 20.3% ★, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Dead by Death is a retro style platformer. The hero will explore dungeons where are full of traps and find out hidden secrets. To defeat monsters till you die or live for glory.

Why similar: Vampires 35.8% ★, Side Scroller 17.9%, Difficult 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Drill, smash, leap and slide through this 2d puzzle platformer mashing retro graphics & icepunk aesthetics. Explore dozens of hand crafted worlds in well over 100 different levels.

Why similar: Steampunk 37.4% ★, Side Scroller 25.2%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Female Protagonist 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.8%, Villain Protagonist 13.9% ★, Difficult 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.5%

Traverse through a fantastical island and utilize the local fauna to destroy obstacles. In this 2D platform, the player controls a character that has crash landed on a tropical island. Complete puzzles utilizing the creatures' unique abilities in order to fix their ship and return to the Skyway!

Why similar: Steampunk 40.5% ★, Side Scroller 28.7%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Platformer 5.5%

Steampunk pixel-art precision platformer where you toggle platforms on and off using colored crystals. With only one active at a time, each grants a different movement ability, changing how you move and how the level works, blending high-skill platforming with spatial puzzles.

Why similar: Steampunk 47% ★, Difficult 23%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, 2D Platformer 8.7%, Platformer 4.5%

"Massive" is a stylized feast of frantic and action shooter for 1-4 players.

Why similar: Vampires 56.8% ★, Action Roguelike 22.9%, Difficult 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 5%, Action 4.7%

A survivors-like game with side-scrolling action combat. Slash, dodge, and mow down endless monsters in a gothic horror castle. Upgrade with every choice, snowball out of control, and survive until the very end.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.2%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Vampires 21.6% ★, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.4%

Survive the night killing enemies using your bow, Fire Dragon or Thunder Dragon special attacks in this wave based 2D platformer packed with a lot of action and upgrades. Can you last until daylight?

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.7%, Difficult 22.9%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

A tower built to reach God. A wound that never healed. It is bleeding the world dry. Ascend it anyway. Bear a golden amulet that can drain the divine power of others — at the cost of their lives. Survive the blood rain. Defy a structure that does not want to be reached. Hope is your only weapon.

Why similar: Difficult 22.7%, Side Scroller 22%, Dark Fantasy 16.2%, 2D Platformer 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

Few Nights More is a roguelike turn-based RPG based in a world where Vampire Lords seek to conquer lost territories and their place in the world. Design and defend your stronghold, slay your enemies with traps, fulfill your Lord’s true potential, slowly conquering what is rightfully yours.

Why similar: Vampires 78.2% ★, Villain Protagonist 7.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 6.5%, Difficult 5.9%, 2D 1.1%

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 56.7% ★, Side Scroller 13%, Difficult 8.3%, Action 4.8%, Platformer 4.6%

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 97.1% ★, Action 2.9%

2D precision platformer with tight and responsive controls. Gunjump your way through challenging obstacle course. Rescue your lame dad who's been kidnapped and get home for dinner.

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, Difficult 26.7%, 2D Platformer 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Platformer 6.6%