Castlevania Anniversary Collection: Included Games and Platforms
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Short answer The Castlevania Anniversary Collection contains eight games — Castlevania, Simon's Quest, Dracula's Curse, Super Castlevania IV, The Adventure, Belmont's Revenge, Bloodlines and Kid Dracula — plus a bonus eBook. KONAMI released it digitally on May 16, 2019 as part of its 50th anniversary celebration. It does not include Symphony of the Night.
Collection Facts and Sources
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 16, 2019 | KONAMI announcement (May 16, 2019) · Steam listing · KONAMI US history |
| Format and launch price | Digital only; suggested retail price $19.99 at launch. Current store prices are not tracked on this page. | KONAMI announcement (May 16, 2019) |
| Platforms | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam (PC). KONAMI's launch announcement names the PlayStation Store, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch eShop and Steam; KONAMI's release-history page also lists Epic. | KONAMI announcement (May 16, 2019) · KONAMI US history |
| Games | Eight: Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Super Castlevania IV, Castlevania: The Adventure, Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge, Castlevania: Bloodlines and Kid Dracula. | KONAMI announcement (May 16, 2019) · Steam listing |
| Bonus eBook | Steam names it "History of Castlevania - Book of the Crescent Moon"; KONAMI says the bonus book extras include an interview with Adi Shankar, one of the producers of the animated series. | Steam listing · KONAMI announcement (May 16, 2019) |
| Kid Dracula | A Famicom game. Steam says it was never released in English before; KONAMI calls it the first official English version of the game. | Steam listing · KONAMI announcement (May 16, 2019) |
| Adaptation | KONAMI says it partnered with the developer M2 to adapt the games for modern gaming systems. | KONAMI announcement (May 16, 2019) |
| Japanese versions | KONAMI said Japanese versions of select titles would follow as a free update for purchasers. Whether and when that update arrived is not checked here. | KONAMI announcement (May 16, 2019) |
Included Games and How They Rank on This Site
| Game | Original platform | North American release (KONAMI US history) | Tier | Best-games rank (of 10) | Difficulty rank (of 10; 1 = hardest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlevania | NES | April 30, 1987 | B | #8 | #1 |
| Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | NES | November 24, 1988 | C | Not ranked | #3 |
| Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse | NES | September 19, 1990 | A | #7 | #2 |
| Super Castlevania IV | Super NES | December 3, 1991 | B | #4 | #7 |
| Castlevania: The Adventure | Game Boy | December 6, 1989 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge | Game Boy | August 9, 1991 | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Castlevania: Bloodlines | Sega Genesis | March 17, 1994 | A- | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Kid Dracula | Famicom | Not listed in KONAMI's US history | Not ranked | Not ranked | Not ranked |
The last three columns link to this site's editorial lists: the tier list, the best-games ranking and the difficulty ranking. They are editorial preferences, not official ratings; "Not ranked" means the game is not in that list.
Original platforms follow KONAMI's launch announcement, except Belmont's Revenge: the announcement labels it "GBA", while KONAMI's US release history lists Game Boy, which this page follows. North American dates come from KONAMI US Castlevania release history.
Where to Start in This Collection
Our editorial lists place Dracula's Curse in A tier and put it seventh of ten best games. The difficulty ranking puts the original Castlevania and Dracula's Curse at the hardest end, so this collection suits a classic stage-based challenge more than a gentle introduction; for exploration, our decision guide points to Symphony of the Night or Aria of Sorrow instead.
Dracula's Curse is also the story anchor of Belmont's Curse, which is set 23 years later according to Xbox Wire official feature (October 14, 2026). Read the timeline for the placement; no older game is compulsory before the new game.
Other Collections
- Advance Collection — three Game Boy Advance games plus Dracula X.
- Dominus Collection — three Nintendo DS games plus Haunted Castle.
- All four collections side by side, including Requiem (2018, PlayStation 4).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which games are in the Castlevania Anniversary Collection?
Eight games: Castlevania, Simon's Quest, Dracula's Curse, Super Castlevania IV, The Adventure, Belmont's Revenge, Bloodlines and Kid Dracula, plus a bonus eBook, per KONAMI's May 16, 2019 announcement and the Steam listing.
Does the Anniversary Collection include Symphony of the Night?
No. Symphony of the Night is not among the eight games KONAMI lists. It was released in the 2018 Requiem collection (PlayStation 4) together with Rondo of Blood.
Is Dracula's Curse in the Anniversary Collection?
Yes. Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is one of the eight games KONAMI lists.
Which platforms is the Anniversary Collection on?
KONAMI's launch announcement lists PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam for PC; KONAMI's release-history page also lists Epic.
How much did the Anniversary Collection cost at launch?
KONAMI's May 16, 2019 announcement gave a suggested retail price of $19.99, digital only. Current prices are not tracked on this page.
Sources
- KONAMI announcement: Castlevania Anniversary Collection out now (May 16, 2019)
- Castlevania Anniversary Collection on Steam (publisher's listing)
- KONAMI US Castlevania release history
- Xbox Wire official feature (October 14, 2026)
- PlayStation Store listing (Requiem)
Facts checked October 27, 2026. Prices and store availability change; this page records KONAMI's launch figures. KONAMI's launch announcement and release-history page differ on the platform list and on Belmont's Revenge's platform; the differences are shown above rather than resolved. KONAMI's 50th-anniversary page for this collection returned no text when checked, so no fact here depends on it. No official images are used.