« Think of Dead Cells as an action platformer take on The Binding of Isaac, with plenty of Metroidvania elements sprinkled in for good measure. Great game if you want to kill an hour or so. »

« Alucard once described Castlevania as a 'creature of chaos' to Maria. Chasm puts that idea to good use by combining SotN-style game play with a procedurally-generated dungeon to keep you on your toes. »

« Why didn't anyone created a Castlevania-style sooner?! Use obstacles to strategically slow down or speed up your character while whipping candles. Uses a single button. Simple, but fun! »

« If you want some classic Castlevania-style action, then Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is about as close as you can get to the real thing. Think of it as Dracula's Curse with a bit more flexibility. »

« Shantae started on Game Boy Color and received two DS installments, both available on Steam. This new installment finally gives Shantae the HD treatment while preserving the series' solid game play. »

« A lot of people describe this as a 2D Dark Souls, and I can see why. I can see this appealing to fans of classic Castlevania games for its difficulty, but it still has a lot of ground to explore. »

« Do you yearn for the challenge and structure of a classic Castlevania game? If so, then consider trying Slain: Back from Hell! It certainly has Castlevania's atmosphere and difficulty level down! »

« Despite its low-res art style, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight still looks fantastic. Smooth animation compliments the simple controls and the unique feel of the combat. Pleasant music, too. »

« Want more Shantae action? This game offers more of the same, but changes the formula up a bit by having you team up with Risky and using some of her items as power-up. Also, more great music. »

« Chronicles of Teddy feels a lot like Zelda II in terms of character movement. Explore varied locales to confront an evil king who stole your teddy bear. Cute premise, stunning (yet simple) graphics. »