Castlevania: Belmont's Curse

Price: $29.99 · updated Oct 23, 2026

At a glance

Price

$29.99

Released

Oct 14, 2026

Developer

KONAMI, Evil Empire

Publisher

KONAMI

DLC

1

Data: Steam · Updated Oct 23, 2026

What is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a 2D action-exploration game, often described as a side-scrolling Metroidvania, developed by Evil Empire and published by Konami. It takes place in Paris in 1499, roughly two decades after the events of Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, with Dracula's castle looming where Notre Dame once stood. The story follows Rose Belmont, daughter of the aging vampire hunter Trevor Belmont and the late sorceress Sypha. Rose carries a curse inherited from her mother that marks her skin when she is overwhelmed by anger or despair, and after being separated from her father she sets out alone to investigate a demonic incursion overtaking the city. The core gameplay loop centers on tracking down powerful figures through environmental clues such as map markers, sketches, and poems left behind by Sypha. Each target, once defeated, has their essence absorbed into one of the game's tarot cards, granting Rose a new magic ability along with a companion voice that comments on her journey. Movement combines double jumps, air dashes, wall jumps, and whip-based combat across several weapon families, each with multiple upgradeable variants, while backtracking through earlier areas with new abilities uncovers hidden passages, extra weapons, and stat upgrades. What distinguishes the game within the Castlevania series is its tarot-card investigation structure, the way absorbed souls become recurring voices rather than simple collectibles, and a soundtrack that blends traditional Castlevania orchestration with trap and hip-hop influences. It is a single-player game with no co-op or multiplayer modes, aimed at players who enjoy Metroidvania exploration along with challenging platforming and combat, though adjustable accessibility options make it approachable for those more interested in the story. A full playthrough to one of its three endings runs roughly sixteen to twenty hours, with additional time needed for full exploration and completion.

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FAQ

How much is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse costs $29.99 on Steam. Data updated Oct 23, 2026.

Can my PC run Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?

Minimum: Processor: Intel Core i5 8400, Memory: 16 GB RAM, Graphics: nVidia Geforce GTX1650, Storage: 10 GB available space. Recommended: Processor: Intel Core i5 10400, Memory: 16 GB RAM, Graphics: nVidia Geforce RTX3060, Storage: 10 GB available space.

Who made Castlevania: Belmont's Curse?

Developed by KONAMI, Evil Empire, published by KONAMI. Released October 14, 2026.

Is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse single-player?

Yes, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a single-player game.

Is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse still in Early Access?

No, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a full release, not in Early Access.

Is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse worth it in 2026?

Our verdict: 7.2/10 — Wait for a sale. Read our full review

Which languages?

Interface: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean. Full audio: English, Japanese.

Controller support?

Yes, full support.