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1986PEGI 7

The Nintendo 64 3D Castlevania sends you through Dracula's castle as either Reinhardt with his whip or Carrie with magic. It blends action, platforming and light puzzles in a gothic horror atmosphere.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Dread and tension
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Fantasy setting
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In short: Games like Castlevania

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Castlevania special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Castlevania Chronicles

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2001USK 6PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about Castlevania: jumping and platforming, dread and tension as well as gripping boss fights.

You take on Dracula's estate as Simon Belmont, lashing your whip through classic gothic stages alone against the resurrected Count and his minions. Precise jumps, sub-weapons and unforgiving enemy placement make every mistake count.

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Haunted Castle

Dread and tension

An arcade-style Castlevania spin-off where Simon Belmont whips his way through Dracula's castle to rescue his kidnapped bride. It is short, linear and notorious for its punishing difficulty.

Akuji the Heartless

Dark, serious atmosphere

A dark 3D action-adventure where you play a betrayed voodoo priest fighting, jumping and solving small puzzles through the underworld to reclaim his heart. It blends melee combat with platforming in a voodoo-flavored atmosphere.

American McGee's Alice

Dread and tension

A twisted, nightmarish Wonderland where a traumatized Alice fights through with a vorpal knife and strange weapons, mixing action, platforming and puzzles. Its gothic, surreal art direction makes it unforgettable.

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within

Dark, serious atmosphere

A much grittier sequel where the Prince flees the relentless Dahaka and leaps between past and present on the Island of Time. Acrobatic traversal, time-rewinding powers and a deeper dual-weapon combat system define it, backed by a heavy metal soundtrack.

BloodRayne: Betrayal

Dark, serious atmosphere

A brutal 2D hack-and-slash platformer with detailed HD sprites, gory combat and a steep difficulty curve. You play the dhampir Rayne, carving through a gothic world with precise melee and jumping challenges.

Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero

Dark, serious atmosphere

A side-scrolling spin-off of Mortal Kombat that blends brawling with platforming. You play Sub-Zero in a prequel to the first tournament, though clunky controls make it quite frustrating.

Wallachia: Reign of Dracula

Boss fights as highlights

Wallachia is a frantic action platformer where you play a princess fighting through brutal battles with spear, bow, or sword. Survival depends on your skill, and you must trust no one on the deadly journey to reclaim your kingdom.

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