Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

Developer / Publisher: Konami

Aug 28, 1987

Visual

8-Bit
pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
non linear
Has Hub
Has Overworld

Features

equipment
leveling
multiple endings

Themes

gothic
medieval

Sub-Genre

proto-Metroidvania

Summary

Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.

Last updated August 17, 2026

2 alts

2023

Castlevania Chronicles II: Simon's Quest

2023
- Windows
2011

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest Revamped

2011
- Windows

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
- Wii U
- 3DS
- Wii
- NES
PlayStation
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

Website

Maps

Romhacks

ROMHacking.net

Other

IGDB

The Goonies II

Developer: Konami

Publisher: Konami, Nintendo

1987

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Has Romhack
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- action
- first person
Faxanadu

Developer: Hudson Soft, Konami

Publisher: Hudson Soft, Konami, Nintendo

1987

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Has Romhack
- exploration
- interconnected map
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- leveling
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- ability gated
- item gated
- contact damage
- fantasy
- RPG
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

Developer / Publisher: Konami

2008

94%

Very Positive

2,703 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Overworld
- equipment
- gothic
- leveling
- multiple endings
- Differences
- ability gated
- fast travel
- contact damage
- boss rush
- difficulty options
- fantasy
Shaman King: Master of Spirits

Developer / Publisher: Konami

2004

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- Has Overworld
- equipment
- Differences
- ability gated
Knightmare II: The Maze of Galious

Developer / Publisher: Konami

1987

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- action
- fantasy
Vampire Killer

Developer / Publisher: Konami

1986

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- gothic
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- action
- timer
- fantasy
- horror
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse

Developer: Konami

Publisher: Konami, Palcom, Playtronic

1990

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- gothic
- medieval
- multiple endings
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- boss gated
- action
- contact damage
- Ranged Combat
- timer
- fantasy
- multiple characters
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear
- no map
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Radical Rescue

Developer / Publisher: Konami

1993

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- ability gated
- item gated
- boss gated
- action
- multiple characters
- Semi-Linear
Castlevania

Developer: Konami

Publisher: Konami, Nintendo

1986

82%

Very Positive

2,264 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Has Romhack
- 8-Bit
- pixel
- side scroll
- gothic
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- boss gated
- discrete levels
- linear
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

Developer: Konami, Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo

Publisher: Konami

2002

92%

Very Positive

2,488 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- Has Romhack
- interconnected map
- non linear
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- gothic
- leveling
- multiple endings
- Differences
- fast travel
- contact damage
- boss rush
Akumajou Dracula X: Gekka no Yasoukyoku

Developer / Publisher: Konami

1998

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- equipment
- gothic
- leveling
- multiple endings
- Differences
- boss gated
- companion combat
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
Tutankham

Developer: Konami

Publisher: Konami, Parker Brothers, Stern Electronics

1982

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- proto-Metroidvania
- Differences
- item gated
- fast travel
- action
- two stick
- bullet hell
- discrete levels
- Semi-Linear

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest

Summary

Castlevania Chronicles II: Simon's Quest

Castlevania II: Simon's Quest Revamped

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