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Games like Castlevania

Below are the closest matches, each with what it shares with Castlevania, how it differs, and who should skip it.

1. 1

   Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Horror, Platform, vampire hunter, christianity

   But: Co-op

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2. 2

   Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

   Horror, Platform, frankenstein's monster, vampire hunter, optional boss

   But: its own take on it.

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3. 3

   Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

   Horror, Platform, frankenstein's monster, vampire hunter, christianity

   But: its own take on it.

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4. 4

   Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening - Special Edition

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Horror, Adventure, Third person, Action

   But: its own take on it.

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5. 5

   Silent Hill 3

   Puzzle, Horror, scary children, sadism, new protagonist in sequel

   But: its own take on it.

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6. 6

   The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

   Puzzle, drawbridge, orphan, recurring character, unstable platforms

   But: its own take on it.

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7. 7

   God of War II

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform, time paradox, transforming boss, religion

   But: its own take on it.

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8. 8

   MediEvil II

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Horror, Platform, Puzzle, backtracking

   But: its own take on it.

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9. 9

   MediEvil

   Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Horror, Platform, Puzzle, werewolves

   But: its own take on it.

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10. 10

    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

    Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Platform, Action, Single player

    But: Co-op

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