NES
9.3
1986 · Konami
Simon Belmont's legendary first mission to slay Dracula. Castlevania is a masterpiece of Gothic horror atmosphere and methodical action-platformer design that defined the genre.
Franchise 4 games
castlevania Games
Complete castlevania franchise guide — all 4 games in chronological order.
💡 castlevania Franchise Overview
- → The castlevania franchise launched in 1986
- → 4 entries in our database
- → Developed by Konami
- → Available on NES, SNES, PLAYSTATION, GAME-BOY-ADVANCE
All castlevania Games
Chronological order 
SNES
9.2
1991 · Konami
The definitive 16-bit Castlevania experience. Super Castlevania IV gave Simon Belmont free whip directional control, used the SNES hardware for stunning visual and audio effects, and delivered the series' most atmospheric adventure.
PLAYSTATION
9.9
1997 · Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo
One of the most perfect games ever made, Symphony of the Night merged action platforming with deep RPG mechanics and a sprawling inverted castle to create the Castlevania series' masterpiece. It gave its name to a subgenre and remains the defining standard of exploration-based action games.
GAME-BOY-ADVANCE
9.4
2003 · Konami
The finest handheld Castlevania and a landmark Metroidvania that introduced the Soul system — absorbing enemy abilities — creating one of the deepest ability collections in the genre. Set in the future year 2035, Aria of Sorrow reinvented the series with a bold narrative twist and exceptional mechanical depth.
castlevania Franchise FAQ
How many castlevania games are there?
Our database includes 4 castlevania games, starting with the original in 1986. The franchise has expanded across 4 platforms.
What is the best castlevania game?
The highest-rated castlevania game in our database is Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.
Who created the castlevania franchise?
The castlevania franchise was created and developed by Konami.