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Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow Rose Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.

Release date
October 14, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Developer
KONAMI, Evil Empire
Publisher
KONAMI
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About Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Medieval Paris, Where the Tolling Bells Herald the End1499. Paris is engulfed in flames as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows. Trevor Belmont, the hero who defeated Dracula, ventures into the burning streets with his daughter, Rose Belmont. Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, they hunt down the beasts bleeding from the looming castle. Rose is soon swept up in the dark conspiracy that lurks beneath. Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation? Satisfying Whip ActionCastlevania's iconic whip action is more satisfying than ever!

Crack your whip to move around freely like a trapeze artist! Master the whip mechanics and be creative to pounce on your prey like a wolf in fast-paced combat! Diverse Bosses and the Arcana SystemFace-off against legendary bosses including Death, Medusa and Carmilla in addition to enigmatic new bosses such as Joan of Arc. Once defeated, bosses are sealed into Rose's tarot cards, turning them into Arcana - use their skills to cast spells and obtain unique special actions. Customize Your Battle Style with Weapons and RelicsCustomize Rose’s battle style by using a variety of equipment, including weapons spanning seven distinct categories and Relics that trigger powerful effects through both offense and defense.

Combine equipment you discover through exploration to create your own playstyle! Iconic Castlevania Atmosphere, Reimagined in New StagesFrom iconic Gothic aesthetics to vivid, refined visuals, the game presents a fresh take on the world of Castlevania.…

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★ 7.8/10Steam · 11,564 ratings
SteamLast checked November 3, 2026

Most helpful8

Recommended
The morning sun has vanquished the horrible night and we finally have a new mainline 2D Castlevania game almost 18 years after Order of Ecclesia.…
Recommended
Just got 100% completion after 28 real hours spent with the game and I loved it. I strongly recommend it, but with some important advisements.…
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WOW! never expected this to end up as one of the most helpful reviews wtffff thank you to EVERYONE who has read it! i wanted…
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I'm livid. Do not under any circumstance open up the demo if you're playing the game. I was excited, was playing the game, consider this…
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I went into Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse with plenty of reservations, but walked away genuinely impressed by just how much I enjoyed the experience. Looking back,…
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As a metroidvania souls-like, it's a fun game so far. I'm enjoying it. However, it took me having to swallow the massive "accept this isn't…
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There are Belmonts, there are sub-weapons, there are destructible chandeliers, there are monsters, Dracula, a castle... Yes, it’s definitely a Castlevania homage (though the music…
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The gameplay is really good and the graphics just look incredible. It has been over a decade since a new 2d Castlevania game was made…

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Not recommended
Quite simply, one of the worst metroidvania's I've ever played. The level design and platforming is obnoxious, exacerbated by unresponsive controls. Destroys any sense of…
Recommended
A worthy successor to a legendary series. I was astonished to hear that early criticism focused on how "un-Castlevania" this is. This is the most…
Recommended
After a bad first impression my respect for the game grew and by the end I thought it was a decent if uncharismatic entry. The…
Recommended
This is a great Castlevania game. Challenging, great skills, amazing platforming puzzles. Honestly one of the best metroidvania's I've played. That said, if you take…
Not recommended
Worst game i have ever played. This is not castlevania. It's dead cells with the worst controls and layout i have ever seen. I felt…
Recommended
Good metroidvania game. I had a great time. Nice platforming sequences, good combat and bosses design, though maybe a little bit too easy - there…
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Honestly, this year has delivered some ABSOLUTE bangers and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is definitely one of them. Absolutely loved my time playing this. The music,…

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