20 Games like Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

Ah, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. This game is a real gem and definitely one that players love. It's a side-scrolling action-adventure game developed by Konami for the Nintendo DS. The game has a great storyline that continues the story from the previous game, Aria of Sorrow. Players control Soma Cruz, who must defeat a cult trying to revive Dracula. One of the reasons players love this game is its unique use of the DS touchscreen. Players can use the stylus to draw magical seals on the screen to defeat enemies. It's a really satisfying mechanic once you get the hang of it. The game's visuals are also impressive, with a fantastic mix of Gothic horror and anime-style graphics. And by the way, if you're a fan of Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, you'll be happy to know that games like it are featured on this website. Whether you're looking for nostalgic retro games or new releases, you're sure to find something you'll love. So why not give it a browse and see what catches your eye?
Games like Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow are shown below. The sorting is based on similarity which is highlighted on the left side.

Rating: 8.3/10

Platforms: DS

Release: 2005

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In this list you find games that are similar to Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow without any filter. The sorting is based on similarity which you see on the left side.

#1 Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS
  • Release: 2006
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#2 Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 8.2/10

#3 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

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  • Platforms: Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS3
  • Release: 1997
  • Rating: 8.3/10

#4 Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Wii U, Wii
  • Release: 1987
  • Rating: 6.3/10

#5 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, 3DS, PS3
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 7.4/10

#6 Monster Tale

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS, PS4, Switch
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 8/10

#7 Soul of Darkness

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS
  • Release: 2008
  • Rating: 6.1/10

#8 Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django

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  • Platforms:
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.4/10

#9 Timespinner

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  • Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 7/10

#10 Blasphemous

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 7.1/10

#11 Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, XSX, PS5, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8/10

#12 Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 7/10

#13 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.1/10

#14 Curse of the Sea Rats

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, PS5, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 6/10

#15 Salt and Sanctuary

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Mac
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 8/10

#16 Castlevania: Harmony of Despair

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 6.6/10

#17 Valdis Story: Abyssal City

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 7/10

#18 Cave Story

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: 3DS, PC, Wii, DS, Switch, Mac
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 8/10

#19 Demoniaca: Everlasting Night

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 6/10

#20 Castlevania: Advance Collection

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, XSX
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 7/10

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS3
  • Release: 1997
  • Rating: 8.3/10

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.1/10

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS5, Android
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.2/10

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

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  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Switch
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8.6/10

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Maldita Castilla

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, 3DS, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Mac, PS Vita
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 8/10

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, iPhone / iPad, Android, PS3
  • Release: 1997
  • Rating: 8.3/10

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.1/10

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, Mac, iPhone / iPad, PS5, Android
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 8.2/10

Games like Ghosts 'n Goblins
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Ghosts 'n Goblins

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  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Android, Wii U, Switch, Wii, Xbox 360, PS3
  • Release: 1985
  • Rating: 6.9/10

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Lovecraft's Untold Stories

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, Mac, Xbox One, iPhone / iPad, Android
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 7/10

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Games like Timespinner
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Timespinner

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 7/10

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Blasphemous

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 7.1/10

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  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, XSX, PS5, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8/10

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  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, iPhone / iPad, Xbox One, Android
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 8.1/10

Games like Curse of the Sea Rats
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  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch, PS4, PC, PS5, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 6/10

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Monster Tale

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: DS, PS4, Switch
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 8/10

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Timespinner

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch, Xbox One
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 7/10

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Blasphemous

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Mac
  • Release: 2019
  • Rating: 7.1/10

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Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, XSX, PS5, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 8/10

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Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4
  • Release: 2018
  • Rating: 7/10

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