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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

Gothic action adventure with Dracula reclaiming powers in modern times

MercurySteam · Published by KONAMI · Released Feb 25, 2014

ActionAdventure

Reviews
Very Positive
84% of 5,209
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 51 in 30 days
Players
21
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
Direct X9 compatible 512M…
2 GB RAM · 10 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 58/100 (critic reviews)

What is Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2?

A third-person, single-player action-adventure set in a modern-day world with gothic elements. You play Dracula, exploring and fighting enemies as he regains his powers to defeat Satan and end his immortality.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy fast-paced combat with varied weapons
  • +you like gothic settings and dark fantasy stories
  • +you like backtracking to find secrets with new abilities

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike stealth sections interrupting action combat
  • −you want clear directions and an easy-to-read map

What players say

84% of 5,209 reviews are positive · 72% of 51 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat and gothic castle environments, but often criticize the forced stealth sections and confusing navigation. Some also report crashes, freezes, and audio problems on PC.

Players over time

▼ -51% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 86 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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How many players finish Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2?

29% of Steam players have unlocked «The End», 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: Lords of Shadow 2 screenshot 1

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 system requirements

Minimum: Direct X9 compatible 512M…, 2 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Processor
2.4Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
Graphics
Direct X9 compatible video card 512Mb RAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
Keyboard & Mouse

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 or higher
Processor
Quad Core CPU
Graphics
Direct X11 compatible video card with 1024Mb RAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Notes
For the best experience we highly recommend using a XInput compatible Gamepad.

Does Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 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
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
56
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 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

Tags

4 DLC available.

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