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Games like Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

If Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Blaster Master Zero and OUTBUDDIES DX — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its boss encounters are incredible, multiple endings to explore and refined gameplay mechanics. 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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About Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2: Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates are back with more retro sword-and-whip action! Curse of the Moon 2 brings classic 2D action and a dark, 8-bit aesthetic together with modern playability.

2020Action5.24 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby INTI CREATES CO., LTD.
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 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. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    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 ↗
  2. Blaster Master Zero

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Second-strongest match for Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

    2019Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. OUTBUDDIES DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Third-strongest match for Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Indivisible

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Ranked #4 for Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

    2019ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

    WHY THIS

    Shares character switching and a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Ranked #5 for Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Infernax

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Ranked #6 for Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dragon Marked For Death

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Ranked #7 for Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Dragon Marked For Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG game where up to 4 players can play together in online multiplayer. The characters, known as the Dragonblood Clan, have forged a pact with the Astral Dragon, which granted them special new powers.

    2020ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~81% under Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~52% under Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Superflight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Superflight is an intense, easy to learn wingsuit game with an infinite number of beautiful procedurally generated maps. A great game to relax for half an hour and chase your latest highscore!

    2017ActionSportsIndie2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Post Void

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~43% under Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

    2020ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    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 ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

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

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    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 ↗
  6. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

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

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from INTI CREATES CO., LTD.

Other recommendable Steam games by INTI CREATES CO., LTD., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

    WHY THIS

    Another title from INTI CREATES CO., LTD., the studio behind Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    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 ↗
  2. Gal*Gun 2

    WHY THIS

    Another title from INTI CREATES CO., LTD., the studio behind Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Notoriously lewd first-person shooter, where you find yourself irresistible to every girl in school! Fend off their advances as you explore the school grounds. Use gadgets to expel mischievous demons and upgrade kit like the 'Demon Sweeper' to suck the skirts clean off your suitors!

    2018ActionAdventure7.49 USDSteam ↗
  3. Gal*Gun: Double Peace

    WHY THIS

    Another title from INTI CREATES CO., LTD., the studio behind Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    A rail shooter, with a difference, replacing bullets with pheromone shots, and enemies with giddy love-obsessed school girls. Every love letter and advancing kiss drains your energy! Repel them while upgrading your power ups and take part in outrageously lewd mini-games to find your true love!

    2016ActionAdventure7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Azure Striker Gunvolt

    WHY THIS

    Shares a brutal mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Another title from INTI CREATES CO., LTD., the studio behind Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    A 2D action game featuring a young man with the power of lightning who stands for freedom against the evil ambitions of a massive organization. When lightning strikes, a new legend is born.

    2015ActionIndie5.24 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Gal Guardians: Demon Purge

    WHY THIS

    Another title from INTI CREATES CO., LTD., the studio behind Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    In order to save their school after it turns into a massive demonic castle, two "Demon Hunter" sisters slash and shoot their way through this 2D action adventure. Players can swap between control of both characters on the fly, each with entirely different skillsets.

    2023ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Blaster Master Zero

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Another title from INTI CREATES CO., LTD., the studio behind Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

    2019Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dragon Marked For Death

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Another title from INTI CREATES CO., LTD., the studio behind Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Dragon Marked For Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG game where up to 4 players can play together in online multiplayer. The characters, known as the Dragonblood Clan, have forged a pact with the Astral Dragon, which granted them special new powers.

    2020ActionRPG15.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. YOHANE THE PARHELION -BLAZE in the DEEPBLUE-

    WHY THIS

    Another title from INTI CREATES CO., LTD., the studio behind Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Yohane the Parhelion is an official spin-off of "Love Live! Sunshine". Yohane's fantasy world sets the stage for a 2D metroidvania in "Yohane the Parhelion: Blaze in the Deepblue"!

    2023ActionAdventure11.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Blaster Master Zero

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Mutant scum never learn! Blaster Master Zero makes its Steam debut! Blaster Master Zero is a 8-bit style top-down & sideview 2D action-adventure game that hearkens back to the golden age of the NES. The game features new gameplay elements such as improved gameplay, and a more robust scenario.

    2019Action4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. OUTBUDDIES DX

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Run, gun and explore an open undercity in this otherworldly non-linear Metroidvania adventure about the Old Gods, strange creatures and the remnants of a lost world!

    2019ActionIndieAdventure17.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Indivisible

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Indivisible is a hand drawn action RPG platformer from Lab Zero, creators of the critically acclaimed Skullgirls! Set in a huge fantasy world, Indivisible tells the story of Ajna, a fearless girl with a rebellious streak who sets out on a quest to save everything she knows from being destroyed.

    2019ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

    WHY THIS

    Shares character switching and a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Infernax

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    Infernax is the adventures of a great knight who returns to his homeland only to find it plagued with unholy magic. Uncover the mysteries of the curse and face the consequences of your actions.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Blazing Chrome

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    2019ActionIndie16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

Is Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 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 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 cost?
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is listed on Steam at 5.24 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 are Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Blaster Master Zero, OUTBUDDIES DX.
Who developed Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2?
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 was developed by INTI CREATES CO., LTD..

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2.

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