14 Games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on PlayStation that you should try

On paper it is what Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is — deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

If Castlevania: Symphony of the Night worked for you because of deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, the same is here. To that it adds melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings stealth mechanics and a cyberpunk setting.

If Castlevania: Symphony of the Night worked for you because of deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

Genre puts it alongside Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and so does deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: punishing difficulty and fantasy world.

Genre puts it alongside Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Its point of contact with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is deep RPG systems, single-player focus and 2D presentation. Its own ground is action RPG combat.

Shelved next to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night for good reason: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: fantasy world.

On paper it is what Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is — deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics and historical setting.

Genre puts it alongside Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, and so does deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. Both also lean on 2D presentation and horror setting. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is fantasy world.

On paper it is what Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is — deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a cartoon aesthetic.

What carries over from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on combat: this one brings action RPG combat.

It comes from the same genre as Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings tactical combat and a sci-fi setting.

The thread back to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night runs through deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on combat: this one brings action RPG combat.

The genre is the same as Castlevania: Symphony of the Night’s, and with it deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: punishing difficulty and post-apocalyptic world.