Castlevania vs DOOM II
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Castlevania
Experience a classic action RPG on mobile. Explore a vast castle, battle unique enemies, and uncover secrets as Alucard. This port features updated controls and achievements.
- Direct port of the console classic
- Play as Alucard
- Jump, dash, and slash combat
- Vast castle exploration
- Game controller compatibility
- New continue feature
- Unlockable achievements
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The iconic game from the beloved Castlevania series finally comes to mobile. This direct port of the classic console action RPG lets you jump, dash and slash your way through Dracula’s vast castle as Alucard while encountering a unique array of enemies and characters along the way. Rediscover the world of Castlevania with one of its original groundbreaking games and renowned music and graphics. □Features Fully compatible with game controllers New continue feature Unlock achievements with hard-fought battle milestones Available in 6 languages: English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish
DOOM II
Experience the iconic sequel to a groundbreaking shooter. Battle through hellish landscapes against hordes of demons, wielding powerful weapons like the Super Shotgun. This re-release includes 20 additional community-created levels.
- Iconic sequel gameplay
- Super Shotgun weapon
- Battle the Icon of Sin
- 20 Master Levels
- Descend into hell
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Celebrate DOOM's 25th anniversary with the re-release of DOOM II. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) gave players the brutal Super Shotgun to bear against deadlier demons, and the infamous boss, the Icon of Sin. The re-release of DOOM II includes: - The Master Levels, 20 additional levels made by the community and supervised by the developers To save Earth, you must descend into the depths of hell, survive demon hordes, and take part in the fiercest battle ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: DOOM II at every 6 weeks against Castlevania's every 29 months. Castlevania's advantage is chart position (#14 vs #116) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Castlevania costs $2.99 and DOOM II $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Castlevania against 3.8 for DOOM II. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 394 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Castlevania's written reviews are positive against 52% of DOOM II's.
Castlevania ships an update every 29 months, DOOM II every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Castlevania | DOOM II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.8K ratings) — better | 3.8 (394 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews — better | 51.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 394 |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #14 — better | #116 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 326 MB | 375 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KONAMI | Bethesda |
Customer experience
Castlevania
DOOM II
User reviews
Castlevania
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Faithful port of a classic game
- 🎮 Works well with controllers
- 💰 Great value for the price
Room to improve
- 🎮 Unresponsive touch controls
- 🔍 Small action buttons
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (clock room issue, save system issues)
DOOM II
From 394 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent port of a classic game
- 👍 Great graphics and sound
- 🎮 Works well with controllers
- 🕹️ Nostalgic gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔨 Subpar touch controls
- 🤯 Difficulty with automatic weapons
- 🧭 Lack of control customization
- 🤖 Bethesda account required
Bugs and requests
Castlevania
Reported bugs
3 issues- Clock room not functioning properly
- Save system issues (not saving, losing progress)
- Audio issues (no sound, pitch/speed problems)
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable controls and button layout
- Original voice acting option
- Improved cutscene quality
- Cloud save support
DOOM II
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain levels
- Saved game issues after updates
- Controller strafing not working
Requested features
4 requests- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement gyroscope/motion controls
- Allow custom control mapping
- Provide more mod/add-on support
In-app purchases
Castlevania
No in-app purchases
DOOM II
No in-app purchases
