In the same spirit
Games like Shadow of the Beast: what to play next?
18 games in the spirit of Shadow of the Beast (1989): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
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Super Castlevania IV
Action by Konami (1991)
★ 4.44
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
Action by Lizardcube (2025) · ≈ 14h
Metacritic 86★ 4.43
Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
Adventure by Konami (1993)
★ 4.04
Cursed Castilla EX
Adventure by Locomalito (2016) · ≈ 5h
Critics 79/100★ 4.15
Vampire Killer
Adventure by Konami (1986)
★ 4.02
Demon's Crest
RPG by Capcom (1994)
★ 4.02
Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPG by Humble Hearts (2012) · ≈ 14h
Metacritic 84★ 3.63
Castlevania
Action by Konami (1986)
★ 3.94
Castlevania Chronicles
Action by Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (2001)
★ 3.85
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti
Action by Now Production (1989)
★ 3.76
Wario World
Action by Treasure (2003) · ≈ 5h
Critics 75/100★ 3.64
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate
Adventure by Konami Digital Entertainment (2013) · ≈ 8h
Metacritic 72★ 3.72
Eastern Exorcist
RPG by Wildfire Game (2021)
★ 3.63
Super Ghouls'n Ghosts
Adventure by Capcom (1991)
★ 3.61
Ninja Spirit
Action by Irem Corporation (1988)
★ 3.57
Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth
Action by M2 (2009)
★ 3.52
E.V.O.: Search for Eden
RPG by Almanic (1992)
★ 3.51
Kick Master
Action by KID Corp. (1992)
★ 3.5