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24 games like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

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Closest match: Salt and Sanctuary, which both horror, fantasy and atmospheric.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate is tagged Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer, Vampire, Hack and Slash, Singleplayer, 2D 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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate

The five things Steam players tag Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate 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.

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Adventure
Metroidvania
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Vampire

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (84% of 2,695)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$14.99

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
Salt and Sanctuary
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 7 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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer
Why players like it: Souls-like, Metroidvania, Dark Fantasy, 2D, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $17.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:MetroidvaniaDark Fantasy2DPlatformerDarkSide ScrollerHorror
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2
Alice: Madness Returns
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Dark Fantasy and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2011).
Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.
Alice: Madness Returns at a glance
Released 2011 Studio Spicy Horse
Player sentiment 91% positive of 30,764 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 30,764)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Horror, Female Protagonist, Dark Fantasy, 3D Platformer, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:HorrorDark FantasyHack and SlashGothicPlatformerFantasy
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3
Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Dark Fantasy, Dark and 2D; 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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: none of the top five directly; it matched on other tags below
Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $3.74 — $11.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:Dark FantasyDark2DHorrorGothicFantasy
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4
Blasphemous 2
Why it matched: both horror and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Fantasy, Metroidvania and Side Scroller.
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Blasphemous 2 at a glance
Released 2023 Studio The Game Kitchen
Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,269 Price $9.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 21,269)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer
Why players like it: Combat, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Souls-like, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $9.49 — $5.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:FantasyMetroidvaniaSide ScrollerHack and Slash2DPlatformerHorror
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5
Blasphemous
Why it matched: both horror and fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Metroidvania, Dark Fantasy and 2D.
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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Pixel Graphics, Souls-like, Dark Fantasy, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:MetroidvaniaDark Fantasy2DPlatformerGothicHorrorSide Scroller
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6
Thymesia
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Dark Fantasy, Hack and Slash and Dark.
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Thymesia at a glance
Released 2022 Studio OverBorder Studio
Player sentiment 82% positive of 10,077 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 10,077)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 1 of 5 — Action
Why players like it: Souls-like, Difficult, Singleplayer, Dark Fantasy, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $7.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:Dark FantasyHack and SlashDarkFantasyGothicHorror
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7
Fran Bow
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Dark and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2015).
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Fran Bow at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Killmonday Games AB
Player sentiment 97% positive of 22,936 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 22,936)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 1 of 5 — Adventure
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Point & Click, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:HorrorDarkDark Fantasy2DFantasy
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8
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Dark, Horror and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2017).
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Ninja Theory
Player sentiment 90% positive of 76,521 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 76,521)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 2 of 5 — Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Atmospheric, Psychological, Story Rich, Female Protagonist, Mythology — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $29.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:DarkHorrorDark FantasyHack and SlashFantasy
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9
Jump King
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Fantasy.
Take up the challenge and face true high-stakes platforming in Jump King! Struggle upwards in search of the Smoking Hot Babe of legend, but explore with care; a single missed jump could lead to a long fall back down...
Jump King at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Nexile
Player sentiment 90% positive of 13,391 Price $12.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 13,391)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Difficult, Precision Platformer, Indie, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $12.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:Platformer2DFantasyHorrorSide Scroller
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10
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and Fantasy; 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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer
Why players like it: Atmospheric, Great Soundtrack, Metroidvania, Platformer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:MetroidvaniaPlatformerFantasy2DSide Scroller2.5D
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11
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Metroidvania and 2D; released around the same time (2013).
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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer
Why players like it: Action, Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:PlatformerMetroidvania2DFantasyHack and SlashSide Scroller
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12
Limbo
Why it matched: both horror and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Platformer, Dark and 2D; released around the same time (2010).
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Limbo at a glance
Released 2010 Studio Playdead
Player sentiment 92% positive of 62,016 Price $12.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 62,016)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Platformer, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $12.49 — $2.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:PlatformerDark2DHorrorSide Scroller
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13
Thief Gold (1999)
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Horror, Fantasy and Dark Fantasy; released around the same time (2012).
Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.
Thief Gold (1999) at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Looking Glass Studios
Player sentiment 92% positive of 4,177 Price $1.74
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 4,177)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 2 of 5 — Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Stealth, Classic, First-Person, Atmospheric, Steampunk — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $1.74 — $13.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:HorrorFantasyDark FantasyDark
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14
Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Dark Fantasy, Fantasy and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2015).
Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.
Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Fatshark
Player sentiment 80% positive of 21,448 Price $3.59
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 21,448)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 2 of 5 — Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Online Co-Op, Co-op, Dark Fantasy, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $3.59 — $11.40 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:Dark FantasyFantasyHack and SlashHorror
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15
Hollow Knight
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Metroidvania, Platformer and 2D; 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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer
Why players like it: Metroidvania, Souls-like, Platformer, Great Soundtrack, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:MetroidvaniaPlatformer2DDark FantasySide Scroller
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16
Halls of Torment
Why it matched: both fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Dark Fantasy, Hack and Slash and 2D.
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
Halls of Torment at a glance
Released 2024 Studio Chasing Carrots
Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,787 Price $6.66
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 31,787)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 1 of 5 — Action
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $6.66 — $8.33 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:Dark FantasyHack and Slash2DDarkGothicFantasy
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17
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 7 player tags including Metroidvania, Side Scroller and 2.5D.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night at a glance
Released 2019 Studio ArtPlay
Player sentiment 93% positive of 41,617 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 41,617)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer
Why players like it: Metroidvania, RPG, Female Protagonist, Action, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $39.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:MetroidvaniaSide Scroller2.5DPlatformerDark FantasyGothic2D
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18
My Beautiful Paper Smile
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Horror, 2D and Dark Fantasy.
Welcome, child, to your new home. Here you shall learn the art of perfection. Here you shall learn to smile. Be sure that smile doesn’t fade into sadness, or you will need to run and hide…
My Beautiful Paper Smile at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Two Star Games
Player sentiment 84% positive of 424 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 424)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 2 of 5 — Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Horror, Hand-drawn, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $14.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:Horror2DDark FantasyDark
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19
Thief: Deadly Shadows
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Dark, Horror and Fantasy.
You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.
Thief: Deadly Shadows at a glance
Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm
Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,604 Price $1.79
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 2,604)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 2 of 5 — Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Stealth, Atmospheric, Action, Steampunk, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $1.79 — $13.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:DarkHorrorFantasyDark Fantasy
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20
Vampyr
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Vampire, Horror and Dark Fantasy.
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Vampyr at a glance
Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment
Player sentiment 77% positive of 25,168 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 25,168)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Vampire
Why players like it: Vampire, RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $39.99 — $25.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:VampireHorrorDark FantasyDark
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21
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Horror, Hack and Slash and Dark.
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Fatshark
Player sentiment 72% positive of 138,182 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (72% of 138,182)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 1 of 5 — Action
Why players like it: Horror, Team-Based, Combat, Class-Based, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $9.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:HorrorHack and SlashDarkDark Fantasy
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22
INSIDE
Why it matched: both horror and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including 2.5D, Dark and Horror; released around the same time (2016).
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Playdead
Player sentiment 97% positive of 75,763 Price $24.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 75,763)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: 2.5D, Puzzle-Platformer, Atmospheric, Dark, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $24.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:2.5DDarkHorrorPlatformer
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23
Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both horror and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Horror, Dark and Platformer; released around the same time (2017).
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Little Nightmares at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios
Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 116,529)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate: $19.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:HorrorDarkPlatformer2.5D
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24
Grimm
Why it matched: both horror and fantasy; shares 4 player tags including Fantasy, Horror and Platformer; released around the same time (2014).
The true meaning of the word fear... Once upon a time, fairy tales were valuable cautionary yarns filled with dire warnings and sage advice. However, over time, the stories have become so watered down with cute woodland creatures and happy endings that they have lost their true meaning and purpose. No more!
Grimm at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Spicyhorse Games
Player sentiment 92% positive of 11,292 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 11,292)
Matches Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Indie, Free to Play, Villain Protagonist, Funny, Casual — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate:FantasyHorrorPlatformerDark Fantasy
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Common questions

What game is most like Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate?

Salt and Sanctuary, on the evidence we have. It both horror, fantasy and atmospheric. 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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate" 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 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate. 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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