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Games like Castlevania Anniversary Collection

If Castlevania Anniversary Collection is your kind of game, the closest matches are Castlevania Advance Collection, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and Castlevania Dominus Collection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging gameplay remains intact, nostalgia factor is strong and nostalgic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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KONAMI's Castlevania Anniversary Collection compiles eight classic titles spanning the franchise's early years, released in 2019 at $19.99. Reviewers note the challenging gameplay remains intact from the original releases, with multiple playable characters and side-scrolling platformer design. Players describe the nostalgia factor as strong, with the collection including Japanese versions of certain titles. An eBook provides behind-the-scenes commentary from developers and artists involved in the series' legacy. Verified for Steam Deck, the collection is solo-only with a medium-length estimated playtime. Based on 1,137 Steam reviews, the compilation holds an 82% positive rating.

About Castlevania Anniversary Collection: Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.

2019ActionSportsAdventureSimulationRPGRacing19.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby KONAMI
Castlevania Anniversary Collection — Steam game cover
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Challenging gameplay remains intactIncludes japanese versions of gamesNostalgia factor is strongNostalgicRetroMultiple playable characters

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Steam players who put hours into Castlevania Anniversary Collection also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Castlevania Advance Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Top pick for Castlevania Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!

    2021Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Castlevania Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates! Play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle.

    2018Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Castlevania Dominus Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Third-strongest match for Castlevania Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!

    2024ActionRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. 3dSen PC

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Ranked #4 for Castlevania Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Sports with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    3dSen is a unique emulator that transforms NES games into stunning 3D voxel dioramas. Relive your favorite retro titles like never before!

    2025ActionSportsStrategy14.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Castle In The Darkness

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Ranked #5 for Castlevania Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

    2015ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Aggelos

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Ranked #6 for Castlevania Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Critically-acclaimed action-RPG that takes the template laid down by classics like Wonder Boy, nails the 16-Bit aesthetics for nostalgia fans, but updates the mechanics to feel fresh and modern. Explore a beautiful open world and plunder dungeons, caves and forests to help take down epic bosses!

    2018ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Blood of the Werewolf

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Castlevania Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Blood of the Werewolf (2.0) Become Selena, loving mother, devoted wife and -- powerful werewolf. Take revenge on the monsters that have slain your husband and stolen your child, in this love letter to classic platformers.

    2013ActionIndie4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Death's Gambit: Afterlife

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Castlevania Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Death's Gambit: Afterlife is a challenging 2D action platformer with deep RPG elements. As an agent of Death bound to his service, unravel the mystery of Siradon and discover the true price of immortality.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Castlevania Anniversary Collection at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castlevania Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Castlevania Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castlevania Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castlevania Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castlevania Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action and Simulation with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castlevania Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castlevania Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Castlevania Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Coming soon from KONAMI

Announced and quality-gated upcoming releases from KONAMI — ranked by community wishlist demand from our scraped pool.

  1. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action and RPG with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow Rose Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.

    Releases Oct 14, 2026ActionRPG29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    This second installment to the collection features “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” and “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version),” and also a digital soundtrack and "Metal Gear: Ghost Babel" as bonus content.

    Releases Aug 27, 2026ActionAdventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Solid Snake's final mission. Five years after the Big Shell incident, in an era where war has become a business due to the rise of PMCs (Private Military Contractors). To stop Liquid Ocelot's uprising, the legendary hero Solid Snake faces his final battle.

    Releases Aug 27, 2026ActionAdventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more...~

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    One day during summer vacation, a joint school festival is announced. As part of the festival’s management committee, you’ll work with the tennis club to prepare festival events, strengthen your bonds, and lead your school to victory.

    Releases Jul 29, 2026Adventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    One summer day, just before the national junior tennis tournament, you and your friend board the same ship as players heading to a training camp. A sudden storm leaves you all stranded on a deserted island, where survival becomes unavoidable.

    Releases Jul 29, 2026Adventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. METAL GEAR SOLID: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    From Naked Snake to Big Boss. Ten years after Operation Snake Eater. While commanding a private military force in Colombia, guests from Costa Rica visit Snake. Accepting their request, Snake leads his men into confronting the conspiracy behind the East-West Cold War.

    Releases Aug 27, 2026ActionAdventure49.99 USDSteam ↗

More from KONAMI

Other recommendable Steam games by KONAMI, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN

    WHY THIS

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

    2015ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES

    WHY THIS

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?

    2014ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.

    2025ActionAdventure69.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. METAL GEAR SURVIVE

    WHY THIS

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action and Adventure with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon MGSV’s stealth action gameplay with elements of exploration and survival creating a bold new experience. *An internet connection is required to play the game.

    2018ActionStrategyAdventure29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version

    WHY THIS

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    The fourth game in the METAL GEAR series: set over two incidents in 2007 and 2009, featuring Solid Snake and Raiden, introducing new stealth gameplay features.

    2023Action19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Castlevania Dominus Collection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a retro mood with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Castlevania Anniversary Collection. Shares Action and RPG with Castlevania Anniversary Collection.

    Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!

    2024ActionRPG24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Castlevania Anniversary Collection

Is Castlevania Anniversary Collection verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Castlevania Anniversary Collection is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Castlevania Anniversary Collection cost?
Castlevania Anniversary Collection is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Castlevania Anniversary Collection have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Castlevania Anniversary Collection supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Castlevania Anniversary Collection?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Castlevania Anniversary Collection are Castlevania Advance Collection, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Castlevania Dominus Collection.
Who developed Castlevania Anniversary Collection?
Castlevania Anniversary Collection was developed by KONAMI.

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