Super Castlevania IV
Super Castlevania IV is a 1991 action-platformer developed by Konami for the Super Nintendo, a lavish reimagining of the original game. Players once again take on vampire hunter Simon Belmont as he journeys through Dracula's castle and its surrounding grounds to defeat the count in a series of atmospheric, monster-filled stages.
The game greatly expanded the whip mechanics, allowing Simon to lash it in eight directions, whip diagonally and straight up, twirl it defensively to deflect projectiles, and use it to latch onto special rings and swing across gaps. Combined with the SNES's hardware effects, such as the famous rotating and scaling rooms, detailed backgrounds, and a haunting reorchestrated soundtrack, these refinements made it one of the most acclaimed and technically impressive entries in the series.
Super Castlevania IV is regarded as a high point of the classic, linear Castlevania style. It has been re-released in Konami collections and through official retro services, remaining readily accessible to new players.
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Modern alternatives to Super Castlevania IV, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infernax Indie | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Indie | € 39,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Castlevania Anniversary Collection | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth Indie | € 16,79 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Castlevania Dominus Collection | € 24,99 | Steam Deck Playable | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
Infernax Indie
€ 19,99A retro indie action-platformer with gothic horror and NES-style visuals.
Infernax runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Indie
€ 39,99A spiritual successor from Castlevania's producer with lush exploration.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Castlevania Anniversary Collection
€ 19,99The official collection featuring the classic 16-bit Castlevania games.
Castlevania Anniversary Collection runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth Indie
€ 16,79A pixel-perfect love letter to Symphony of the Night, from people who clearly memorised it.
Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
Castlevania Dominus Collection
€ 24,99The three Nintendo DS Castlevanias plus the arcade original, all with modern quality-of-life.
Castlevania Dominus Collection runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet.
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