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Games like Vampire Killer

1986

You hunt Dracula through the floors of a block of flats before midnight, having forgotten your gear. It blends side-view platforming with a creeping horror mood and a tight clock.

  • Pixel art
  • Dread and tension
  • Boss fights as highlights
  • Interconnected level design

In short: Games like Vampire Killer

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

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

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Odallus: The Dark Call

90 %Match

2015USK 12PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch90 % positive9.75 €

Brings what grabs you about Vampire Killer: pixel art, gripping boss fights and interconnected level design.

A dark retro Metroidvania with an 8-bit look that recalls Castlevania and Ghosts'n Goblins. Tough platforming action meets interconnected levels full of secrets and upgrades.

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Momodora III

Jumping and platforming

A classic 2D pixel-art action platformer where you play the priestess Momo through mostly linear levels, collecting items and uncovering secrets. It relies on quick dodging and tough boss fights, and you don't need to know the earlier games.

Castlevania Chronicles

Dread and tension

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.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Pixel art

A compact 2D pixel-art Metroidvania platformer where you play the priestess Kaho, fighting through a decaying kingdom with quick melee combos, dodge rolls and tough boss duels. It focuses on tight combat and a gloomy mood rather than heavy character building.

Castle in the Darkness

Pixel art

Castle in the Darkness is a fast, demanding action platformer that channels the feel of classic Castlevania and Metroid games. You explore a sprawling castle full of secrets while gradually strengthening your hero through light RPG elements.

Astalon: Tears of the Earth

Boss fights as highlights

You climb a sinister tower while swapping between three heroes with unique abilities to unlock areas and uncover secrets. This retro pixel-art Metroidvania challenges you with tough combat and clever backtracking.

Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

Jumping and platforming

A classic, demanding Castlevania action platformer where you whip your way through Dracula's domain as Richter Belmont. Hidden routes, the rescuable Maria as a playable character and a superb soundtrack make it a cult favourite.

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

Pixel art

A compact, fluid pixel-art Metroidvania where the priestess Momo fights with quick melee and ranged attacks and precise dodging against demanding bosses. Its melancholic mood and carefully crafted areas make this farewell to the series special.

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