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24 games like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (2026)

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The short version

Closest match: Touhou Luna Nights, which both difficult.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is tagged Metroidvania, RPG, Female Protagonist, Action, Adventure, Anime, Side Scroller, 2.5D by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.

Why players value Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

The five things Steam players tag Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Metroidvania
RPG
Female Protagonist
Action
Adventure

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (93% of 41,617)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$39.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

1
Touhou Luna Nights
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 11 player tags including Metroidvania, Difficult and Side Scroller; released around the same time (2019).
Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action.　 Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.
Touhou Luna Nights at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Team Ladybug
Player sentiment 97% positive of 14,936 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 14,936)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 5 of 5 — Metroidvania, RPG, Female Protagonist, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Difficult, Side Scroller, Exploration, Bullet Hell — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $17.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:MetroidvaniaDifficultSide ScrollerExplorationPlatformerRPGFemale Protagonist2D
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Blasphemous
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Metroidvania, Dark Fantasy and 2D; released around the same time (2019).
Blasphemous is a brutal action-platformer with skilled hack’n slash combat set in the nightmare world of Cvstodia. Explore, upgrade your abilities, and perform savage executions on the hordes of enemies that stand between you and your quest to break eternal damnation.
Blasphemous at a glance
Released 2019 Studio The Game Kitchen
Player sentiment 90% positive of 66,881 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 66,881)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:MetroidvaniaDark Fantasy2DIndieDifficultPlatformerGothicGreat Soundtrack
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3
Hollow Knight
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2017).
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.
Hollow Knight at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Team Cherry
Player sentiment 97% positive of 559,290 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 559,290)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Souls-like, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $14.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:MetroidvaniaPlatformerGreat Soundtrack2DDifficultIndieExplorationDark Fantasy
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4
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, Female Protagonist and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2021).
ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.
ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Live Wire
Player sentiment 94% positive of 45,705 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 45,705)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Female Protagonist, Action
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Female Protagonist, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:MetroidvaniaFemale ProtagonistDark FantasyGreat Soundtrack2DDifficultIndieAnime
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5
Salt and Sanctuary
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, Dark Fantasy and 2D; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.
Salt and Sanctuary at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Ska Studios
Player sentiment 89% positive of 21,874 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 21,874)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, RPG, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Souls-like, Metroidvania, Dark Fantasy, 2D, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $17.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:MetroidvaniaDark Fantasy2DDifficultRPGPlatformerIndieSide Scroller
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6
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania and Platformer; released around the same time (2016).
“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Moon Studios GmbH
Player sentiment 95% positive of 71,430 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 71,430)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:Great SoundtrackMetroidvaniaPlatformerDifficult2DIndieSide Scroller2.5D
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7
Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Indie and Difficult; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Heart Machine
Player sentiment 93% positive of 19,135 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 19,135)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, RPG, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:Great SoundtrackIndieDifficultExplorationRPG2DMetroidvania
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8
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Platformer, Metroidvania and Indie.
Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.
Dust: An Elysian Tail at a glance
Released 2013 Studio Humble Hearts LLC
Player sentiment 95% positive of 19,062 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 19,062)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, RPG, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $14.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:PlatformerMetroidvaniaIndieRPG2DGreat SoundtrackExplorationSide Scroller
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9
Eastern Exorcist
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Side Scroller and 2D; released around the same time (2021).
Eastern Exorcist is a stunning 2D side-scrolling action RPG set in a fantasy eastern world with the vicious spirits and monsters. Play as a skilled exorcist against chaotic evil to fight your way through the brutal world, and experience different stories of joy and sorrow.
Eastern Exorcist at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Wildfire Game（无锡野火数字科技有限公司）
Player sentiment 84% positive of 6,775 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 6,775)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, RPG, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, RPG, Side Scroller, Adventure, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $17.99 — $22.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:RPGSide Scroller2DPlatformerIndieDifficultMetroidvania
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10
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2020).
Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece. Embark on a new journey in a vast, exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to unravel Ori’s destiny.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Moon Studios
Player sentiment 97% positive of 146,084 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 146,084)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Beautiful, Metroidvania, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:MetroidvaniaPlatformerGreat SoundtrackExploration2DIndieDifficult
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11
Rogue Legacy 2
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and Indie; released around the same time (2022).
Rogue Legacy 2 is what you'd get if you mashed Rogue Legacy and a sequel together. Every time you die, your children will succeed you, and each child is unique. Your daughter might be a Colourblind Archer, and your son could be a Pacifistic Chef. Either way, one of them is getting conscripted.
Rogue Legacy 2 at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Cellar Door Games
Player sentiment 91% positive of 15,128 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 15,128)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, RPG, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Arcade, Metroidvania, Platformer, Action, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:MetroidvaniaPlatformerIndieRPGDifficult2DSide ScrollerGreat Soundtrack
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12
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Great Soundtrack and Indie.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Yacht Club Games
Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,898 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 16,898)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 3 of 5 — RPG, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $39.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:PlatformerGreat SoundtrackIndie2DDifficultSide ScrollerRPG
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13
Celeste
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Difficult, Great Soundtrack and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight platformer from the creators of TowerFall. Brave hundreds of hand-crafted challenges, uncover devious secrets, and piece together the mystery of the mountain.
Celeste at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 97% positive of 146,352 Price $4.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 146,352)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 3 of 5 — Female Protagonist, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Precision Platformer, Difficult, Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $4.99 — $35.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:DifficultGreat SoundtrackIndiePlatformerFemale Protagonist2DSide ScrollerExploration
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14
ICEY
Why it matched: shares 9 player tags including Female Protagonist, Anime and Side Scroller; released around the same time (2016).
ICEY is a 2D side-scrolling action game and a META game in disguise. As you follow the narrator's omnipresent voice, you will see through ICEY's eyes and learn the truth about her world. The narrator will constantly urge you in one direction, but you must ask, "Why? Why am I following his directions?“ Obey? Rebel?
ICEY at a glance
Released 2016 Studio FantaBlade Network
Player sentiment 90% positive of 27,873 Price $10.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 27,873)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 5 of 5 — Metroidvania, RPG, Female Protagonist, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Female Protagonist, Hack and Slash, Anime, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $10.99 — $29.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:Female ProtagonistAnimeSide ScrollerIndie2DRPGGreat SoundtrackMetroidvania
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15
Mighty No. 9
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Anime and Side Scroller; released around the same time (2016).
Mighty No. 9 is a 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh and amazing!
Mighty No. 9 at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Inti Creates
Player sentiment 50% positive of 3,453 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (50% of 3,453)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 1 of 5 — Action
Why players like it: Platformer, Action, Anime, Kickstarter, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:PlatformerAnimeSide Scroller2.5DIndieDifficult2DGreat Soundtrack
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16
Dead Cells
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Metroidvania, 2D and Difficult; released around the same time (2018).
Dead Cells is a roguelite, metroidvania inspired, action-platformer. You'll explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle... assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers in 2D souls-lite combat. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Dead Cells at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Motion Twin
Player sentiment 97% positive of 183,007 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 183,007)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Adventure, Action Roguelike, Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:Metroidvania2DDifficultPlatformerDark FantasyIndie
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17
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Indie, 2D and Platformer; released around the same time (2021).
Guide 'Skul' on his quest to single-handedly take on the Imperial Army and rescue his King from captivity, in an action-packed rogue-lite 2D platformer for the ages.
Skul: The Hero Slayer at a glance
Released 2021 Studio SOUTHPAW GAMES
Player sentiment 93% positive of 57,566 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 57,566)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Indie, Action, Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:Indie2DPlatformerMetroidvaniaDifficultSide Scroller
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18
Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Dark Fantasy, RPG and Difficult; released around the same time (2016).
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Darkest Dungeon at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Red Hook Studios
Player sentiment 92% positive of 161,942 Price $3.74
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 161,942)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 1 of 5 — RPG
Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $3.74 — $36.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:Dark FantasyRPGDifficultIndie2DGothic
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19
Muse Dash
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Anime, Sexual Content and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2019).
Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!
Muse Dash at a glance
Released 2019 Studio peropero
Player sentiment 91% positive of 122,129 Price $2.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 122,129)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 2 of 5 — Female Protagonist, Action
Why players like it: Music, Rhythm, Anime, Cute, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $2.99 — $37.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:AnimeSexual ContentFemale ProtagonistGreat Soundtrack2DIndieDifficultNudity
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20
Iratus: Lord of the Dead
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Indie and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2020).
Iratus: Lord of the Dead is a turn-based tactical roguelike RPG set in a dark fantasy universe. Lead an army of undead to help an angry necromancer in his quest to reach the surface world and bring death to the mortal realms!
Iratus: Lord of the Dead at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Unfrozen
Player sentiment 86% positive of 8,251 Price $2.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 8,251)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 1 of 5 — RPG
Why players like it: RPG, Strategy, Indie, Turn-Based Combat, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $2.99 — $37.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:RPGIndieDark Fantasy2DDifficultGothic
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21
She Will Punish Them
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Sexual Content, Nudity and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2020).
A sensual dark fantasy ARPG. Customize a stunning succubus with great body details, together with your companions fight intense combats with challenging bosses to get sexy outfits and powerful equipment, and between battles, chill and interact with your fellow maidens at the palace designed by you.
She Will Punish Them at a glance
Released 2020 Studio L2 Games
Player sentiment 86% positive of 18,150 Price $15.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 18,150)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 2 of 5 — Female Protagonist, Action
Why players like it: Sexual Content, Nudity, Mature, Female Protagonist, 3D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $15.99 — $24.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:Sexual ContentNudityFemale ProtagonistDark FantasyDifficultIndie
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22
Cave Story
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Platformer, Metroidvania and Indie.
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Cave Story at a glance
Released 2004 Studio Daisuke Amaya
Player sentiment 93% positive of 8,305 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 8,305)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 3 of 5 — Metroidvania, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $14.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:PlatformerMetroidvaniaIndieGreat Soundtrack2DExplorationDifficultAnime
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23
Death's Door
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Dark Fantasy, RPG and Exploration; released around the same time (2021).
Reaping souls of the dead and punching a clock might get monotonous but it's honest work for a Crow. The job gets lively when your assigned soul is stolen and you must track down a desperate thief to a realm untouched by death - where creatures grow far past their expiry.
Death's Door at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Acid Nerve
Player sentiment 93% positive of 22,064 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 22,064)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 4 of 5 — Metroidvania, RPG, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Cute, Souls-like, 3D Platformer, Cartoony, Dark Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:Dark FantasyRPGExplorationMetroidvaniaIndie
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CrossCode
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Female Protagonist and Indie; released around the same time (2018).
A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
CrossCode at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Radical Fish Games
Player sentiment 92% positive of 18,408 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 18,408)
Matches Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on: 4 of 5 — RPG, Female Protagonist, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Action RPG, Pixel Graphics, RPG, Female Protagonist, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night:RPGFemale ProtagonistIndieGreat Soundtrack2DAnimeDifficult
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Common questions

What game is most like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night?

Touhou Luna Nights, on the evidence we have. It both difficult. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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