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We filtered the 50 games similar to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night down to the 11 that fit the “Xbox” category. Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Dex and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

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Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Dex and Shantae and the Pirate's Curse follow close behind.

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The best games like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night on Xbox

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeMagicDarkHorrorExplorationSkill Tree2D
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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.

Released 22 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression74Visuals73Setting52
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Dex

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Dex
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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.

Released 18 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Tone71Progression52
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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse

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Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeMagicExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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.

Released 17 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression56Tone0
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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkExploration2D
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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.

Released 28 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Progression57Combat56Tone53
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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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.

Released 15 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72Combat61Progression55Setting0
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Katana ZERO

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Katana ZERO
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkPixel Art2D
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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 single-player focus and pixel art. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: strong narrative focus and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 22 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat63Tone45Setting0
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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
RPGAction RPG
Solo2DPixel Art
Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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.

Released 28 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100
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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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NGL71
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DStealthRanged
Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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.

Released 18 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Combat28Setting0
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BloodRayne (Legacy)

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BloodRayne (Legacy)
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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.

Released 14 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Tone72Combat66Setting62
10

South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration2D
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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.

Released 20 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone77Visuals73Combat50
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SteamWorld Heist

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NGL90
SteamWorld Heist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DTacticalSci-Fi
Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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.

Released 18 years after Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals73Combat42Setting0

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