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1988PEGI 7

A brutally tough arcade platformer where you play the knight Arthur, fighting through spooky stages, collecting weapons and armor, and battling the undead. Precise jumping and merciless enemies make every step of progress a challenge.

  • Jumping and platforming
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Fantasy setting
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Ghouls 'n Ghosts special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Volgarr the Viking

90 %Match

2013PEGI 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable84 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Ghouls 'n Ghosts: jumping and platforming, a demanding difficulty as well as pixel art.

A merciless retro arcade platformer where a Viking fights through brutally tough levels with precise jumps and spear throws. Every hit counts, and only those who learn the patterns will progress.

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Castlevania Chronicles

Fantasy setting

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.

BloodRayne: Betrayal

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Hell is Other Demons

Jumping and platforming

Hell is Other Demons throws you into frantic bullet-hell stages where every hit matters and high scores are the goal. Its four-color pixel art and fast platforming make it an intense arcade experience.

Haunted Castle

Melee combat with weapons or fists

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.

Savage Halloween

Jumping and platforming

A retro pixel-art run-and-gun platformer set in a Halloween world overrun by monsters from the afterlife. Fast arcade action in the spirit of classic console games.

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The classic returns: knight Arthur fights through graveyards and demon castles in punishing platforming stages, now with a storybook look. Perfect for players who enjoy merciless but fair challenge and losing armor with every hit.

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