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Games like Blood of the Werewolf

If Blood of the Werewolf is your kind of game, the closest matches are VonGarland Castle : Sacrilege of the Night, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon and Legacy of Kain: Ascendance — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its frequent checkpoints mitigate frustration, atmospheric and challenging. 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 Blood of the Werewolf: 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 USDMetacritic 65Windowsby Scientifically Proven
Blood of the Werewolf — Steam game cover
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Boss battles are distinct and rewardingDual form switching adds depth to platformingFrequent checkpoints mitigate frustrationAtmosphericChallengingDark

Players who liked Blood of the Werewolf also play

Steam players who put hours into Blood of the Werewolf 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. VonGarland Castle : Sacrilege of the Night

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Blood of the Werewolf fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    VonGarland Castle : Sacrilege of the Night a love letter to action platformer classics like Castlevania, Super Metroid and Mega Man X. 

    2023ActionAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Blood of the Werewolf fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    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. Legacy of Kain: Ascendance

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming, checkpoint based progression and an atmospheric mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Third-strongest match for Blood of the Werewolf fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.

    2026ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Ranked #4 for Blood of the Werewolf fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.

    2014ActionAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. BloodRayne Betrayal (Legacy)

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming and a tense mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Ranked #5 for Blood of the Werewolf fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

    2014ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Valdis Story: Abyssal City

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Ranked #6 for Blood of the Werewolf fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

    2013ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Chronicles of the Wolf

    WHY THIS

    Shares checkpoint based progression and an atmospheric mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Ranked #7 for Blood of the Werewolf fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!

    2025ActionIndieAdventure13.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Last Faith

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Ranked #8 for Blood of the Werewolf fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure27.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Blood of the Werewolf

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Super Meat Boy

    WHY THIS

    Shares a dark mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Reviewers of Blood of the Werewolf cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

    2010Indie14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming, checkpoint based progression and a challenging mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Reviewers of Blood of the Werewolf cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Castle of Vania

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Blood of the Werewolf cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Invade the castle of the powerful Vampire Vania, face several difficult, exciting and sensual challenges to end this reign of horror and orgies.

    2025ActionAdventure10.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. SUPER MARKET

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Blood of the Werewolf cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    SUPER MARKET is a fun, silly game about shopping with superpowers, throwing items at friends, and racing to be the first to finish your shopping while the world around is gets crazier and crazier.

    2024IndieCasualRacing5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Metroidvania Maker

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Blood of the Werewolf cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Create, play, and share custom Metroidvania worlds with a built-in world editor, co-op play, and player-made adventures.

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Blood of the Werewolf at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Blood of the Werewolf on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    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. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Blood of the Werewolf on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Blood of the Werewolf on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Blood of the Werewolf on Steam right now. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    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 ↗
  5. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Blood of the Werewolf on Steam right now. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    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 ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Blood of the Werewolf on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Blood of the Werewolf on Steam right now. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Blood of the Werewolf on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 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 Blood of the Werewolf.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    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 and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    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 and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    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 and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    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. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Floating Point

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Floating Point is a peaceful, free game about using a grappling hook to swing yourself gracefully through randomly generated spaces. The only objective is to collect points, and the only thing that increases your points is swinging swiftly, smoothly and elegantly without hitting anything.

    2014IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck 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. Legacy of Kain: Ascendance

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming, checkpoint based progression and an atmospheric mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Enter the dark world of Nosgoth – Ascendance is a fast paced, 2D action platformer built around fluid combat, vertical movement, vampiric powers, and skill-driven play.

    2026ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.

    2014ActionAdventure14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. BloodRayne Betrayal (Legacy)

    WHY THIS

    Shares precision platforming and a tense mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Blood of the Werewolf.

    The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

    2014ActionDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Valdis Story: Abyssal City

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Blood of the Werewolf.

    Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

    2013ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Blood of the Werewolf

How much does Blood of the Werewolf cost?
Blood of the Werewolf is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Blood of the Werewolf?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Blood of the Werewolf are VonGarland Castle : Sacrilege of the Night, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.
Who developed Blood of the Werewolf?
Blood of the Werewolf was developed by Scientifically Proven and published by Ziggurat.

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 Blood of the Werewolf.

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