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Games like Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

If Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is your kind of game, the closest matches are Barbarians & Beasts, Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege and Outer Terror — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its checkpoints soften punishing difficulty, challenging and punishing. 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection: Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world unravels before your very eyes. Taking cues from both Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts and giving birth to something entirely new, Resurrection is a title worthy of its name.

2021Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindowsby CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection — Steam game cover
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Steam players who put hours into Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection 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. Barbarians & Beasts

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Choose your barbarian character to hack and slash many beasts. Swords and magic will fight alongside you against the beasts to free the kingdom.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure3.49 USDSteam ↗
  2. Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege

    WHY THIS

    Shares a punishing mood with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Second-strongest match for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer.

    2026ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Outer Terror

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    DON’T DIE as you assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and desperately hold out against massive hordes of creatures pulled from a variety of classic horror genres reminiscent of 80s and 90s Golden Age comics and B-movies in this stylish action-packed arcade roguelite.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Gods From The Abyss

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    An horror beat'em up set in an eldritch-Lovecraftian world.

    2023Action7.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Interstellar Sentinel

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    ADHD core loop weapon system will keep you on your toes in this thrilling sci-fi fantasy shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle legions of demonic entities, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Experience FLOW STATE gaming!

    2023ActionIndieAdventure11.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!

    2022ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Kingdom of Night

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Hunt down nightmarish demons and save the town of Miami, AZ in this 80s-themed, isometric action-RPG. With an expansive, interconnected map and open-ended quests, explore freely while unraveling the main story. Kingdom of Night is a unique blend of coming-of-age drama, cosmic horror, and true love.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Citadale Resurrection

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    A collection of old-school retro Citadale games in the style of various systems released in the mid 1980s to early 1990s. Each game has its own unique look, sound, gameplay style and feel and yet they are all distinctly Citadale.

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

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

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

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

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

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    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 ↗
  4. Hollow Knight

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.

    2017ActionIndieAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

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

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    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 ~67% under Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

    2014Action14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. 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 ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

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

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. UNBEATABLE [white label]

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    A young girl learns a song. An exclusive side-story set in the world of D-CELL GAMES' upcoming rhythm-adventure.

    2021ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from CAPCOM Co., Ltd.

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

  1. Monster Hunter: World

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Welcome to a new world! In Monster Hunter: World, the latest installment in the series, you can enjoy the ultimate hunting experience, using everything at your disposal to hunt monsters in a new world teeming with surprises and excitement.

    2018Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Monster Hunter Wilds

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.

    2025ActionAdventureRPG69.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Resident Evil 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

    2023ActionAdventure39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Resident Evil 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

    2019Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Devil May Cry 5

    WHY THIS

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

    2019Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Resident Evil Village

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

    2021Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Resident Evil Requiem

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Requiem for the dead. Nightmare for the living. Prepare to escape death in a heart-stopping experience that will chill you to your core.

    2026ActionAdventure69.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Resident Evil 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Another title from CAPCOM Co., Ltd., the studio behind Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.

    2020Action39.99 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. Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege

    WHY THIS

    Shares a punishing mood with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Saint Slayer is an NES-style 2D action game, featuring loads of stages, enemies, and gore set against the backdrop of late-17th century Europe. Play as the ex-soldier Rudiger and wield the Spear of Sacrilege as you save the Holy Roman Empire from the corrupt Catholic priest Father Pacer.

    2026ActionIndie9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!

    2022ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Kingdom of Night

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection.

    Hunt down nightmarish demons and save the town of Miami, AZ in this 80s-themed, isometric action-RPG. With an expansive, interconnected map and open-ended quests, explore freely while unraveling the main story. Kingdom of Night is a unique blend of coming-of-age drama, cosmic horror, and true love.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection

Is Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection cost?
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection 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 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection are Barbarians & Beasts, Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege, Outer Terror.
Who developed Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection?
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection was developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd..

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