Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi

Developer / Publisher: Tezcatek

Mar 29, 2024

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Structure

boss gated
story gated

Themes

gothic
horror

Summary

Bela Lugosi returns as Prince Dracula in this classicvania horror platformer! Battle your way through the monster plagued countryside, evade deadly traps and pitfalls, overcome Dracula’s commanders in single combat, and discover the secret history of your monstrous foes.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

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Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi

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