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Castlevania Anniversary Collection

Eight classic side-scrolling action games about fighting Dracula

KONAMI · Released May 16, 2019

ActionAdventureRacingRPGSimulationSports

Reviews
Very Positive
80% of 2,035
Recent reviews
Very Positive
88% of 62 in 30 days
Players
46
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 years ago
Jun 18, 2019
Minimum PC
HD 4400 (VRAM 128MB)
4 GB RAM · 0.8 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Castlevania Anniversary Collection?

This collection brings together eight early Castlevania games, mostly 2D side-scrolling action platformers. You move through stages and fight enemies as the Belmont family and its allies confront Dracula. An included ebook covers the series’ history.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy difficult, stage-based side-scrolling action
  • +you appreciate save states for tough sections

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer forgiving action over demanding retro platforming
  • −you want open-ended exploration instead of mostly linear stages

What players say

80% of 2,035 reviews are positive · 88% of 62 in the last 30 days

Players praise the selection of older games, particularly Super Castlevania IV and Bloodlines. Their most common complaint is crackling or distorted audio, which some say lasts throughout a session.

Players over time

▼ -51% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 130 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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How many players finish Castlevania Anniversary Collection?

15% of Steam players have unlocked «The Cursed Simon Belmont», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Castlevania Anniversary Collection screenshot 1

Castlevania Anniversary Collection system requirements

Minimum: HD 4400 (VRAM 128MB), 4 GB RAM, 0.8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10 - 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i3-4160
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4400 (VRAM 128MB)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
800 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
1920 x 1080 monitor resolution

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 - 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i3-6300
Graphics
GeForce GTX 750Ti (VRAM 2GB)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
800 MB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
1920 x 1080 monitor resolution. Gamepad or Controller Recommended.

Does Castlevania Anniversary Collection have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Castlevania Anniversary Collection run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
14
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese.

Does Castlevania Anniversary Collection use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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