Castlevania

Castlevania Guía y cronología

Dracula's return brings the Belmonts and their allies back into a struggle that outlives any one hunter. Castlevania's castles hold monsters, secrets and the weight of earlier battles. The games approach that gothic conflict across different eras, while the animated adaptations reshape familiar characters and events for their own stories.

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Timeline guide

Castlevania: the same old enemy, different histories

For classic release-order play, start with Castlevania (1986). Start the reboot with Lords of Shadow, or the animation with Castlevania Season 1 before its later seasons and Nocturne.

Entries
20
Released
20
Span
1986-2026

A familiar Belmont name or an earlier year does not merge the game reboot and animated adaptation into classic-game canon.

Overview & recommendation

Castlevania revisits Dracula's conflict across generations, but it has also rebuilt that history. Choosing a version first prevents a medieval reboot from being mistaken for a newly discovered opening chapter of the classic games.

The animation reinterprets the characters for its own screen story. It can be followed without playing through the old games as homework, just as game chronology does not require viewing the adaptation.

Use release order within your chosen game branch for a first playthrough. For animation, follow the original seasons in sequence before Nocturne, then compare earlier story eras within that screen version.

Classic history, reboot and screen adaptation Three approaches to the Belmont conflict

Classic Timeline Games holds the represented original game history. Lords of Shadow has an alternate reboot story. Animated Series follows its own interpretations and later generations rather than supplying gaps between game titles.

  • Classic Games (11 entries)

    The represented classic Castlevania game history across different generations. A release-order introduction is distinct from comparing their story years.

  • Lords of Shadow (3 entries)

    Lords of Shadow's alternate reboot story, not an early chapter that can be merged with the classic games by year.

  • Animated Series (6 entries)

    The animated Castlevania and Nocturne screen route, reinterpreting familiar material within its own story and season context.

A branch's first introduction 20 entries

Release context lets each version establish its characters. Do not combine the lowest year from one branch with a later sequel from another.

  1. 1
    CastlevaniaGame · 1986
  2. 2
    Castlevania II: Simon's QuestGame · 1987
  3. 3
    Castlevania III: Dracula's CurseGame · 1989
  4. 4
    Castlevania: Rondo of BloodGame · 1993
  5. 5
    Castlevania: BloodlinesGame · 1994
  6. 6
    Castlevania: Symphony of the NightGame · 1997
  7. 7
    Castlevania: Aria of SorrowGame · 2003
  8. 8
    Castlevania: Lament of InnocenceGame · 2003
  9. 9
    Castlevania: Dawn of SorrowGame · 2005
  10. 10
    Castlevania: Order of EcclesiaGame · 2008
  11. 11
    Castlevania: Lords of ShadowGame · 2010
  12. 12
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of FateGame · 2013
  13. 13
    Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2Game · 2014
  14. 14
    Castlevania: Season 1Series · 2017
  15. 15
    Castlevania: Season 2Series · 2018
  16. 16
    Castlevania: Season 3Series · 2020
  17. 17
    Castlevania: Season 4Series · 2021
  18. 18
    Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 1Series · 2023
  19. 19
    Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 2Series · 2025
  20. 20
    Castlevania: Belmont's CurseGame · Oct 15, 2026

Centuries within the right version 20 entries

The classic games and reboot use different histories, while animation has its own periods. Multi-generation stories and qualified season-year labels make exact whole-work placement approximate.

  1. 1
    1047Castlevania: Lords of ShadowGame · 2010
  2. 2
    1094Castlevania: Lament of InnocenceGame · 2003
  3. 3
    1103Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of FateGame · 2013
  4. 4
    15th-century story — Season 1Castlevania: Season 1Series · 2017
  5. 5
    15th-century story — Season 2Castlevania: Season 2Series · 2018
  6. 6
    15th-century story — Season 3Castlevania: Season 3Series · 2020
  7. 7
    15th-century story — Season 4Castlevania: Season 4Series · 2021
  8. 8
    1476Castlevania III: Dracula's CurseGame · 1989
  9. 9
    1499Castlevania: Belmont's CurseGame · Oct 15, 2026
  10. 10
    1691CastlevaniaGame · 1986
  11. 11
    1698Castlevania II: Simon's QuestGame · 1987
  12. 12
    1792Castlevania: Rondo of BloodGame · 1993
  13. 13
    1792Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 1Series · 2023
  14. 14
    French Revolution era — Season 2Castlevania: Nocturne - Season 2Series · 2025
  15. 15
    1797Castlevania: Symphony of the NightGame · 1997
  16. 16
    1800sCastlevania: Order of EcclesiaGame · 2008
  17. 17
    1917Castlevania: BloodlinesGame · 1994
  18. 18
    Modern DayCastlevania: Lords of Shadow 2Game · 2014
  19. 19
    2035Castlevania: Aria of SorrowGame · 2003
  20. 20
    2036Castlevania: Dawn of SorrowGame · 2005

Frequently asked questions 7 answers

Should Lords of Shadow come first because it is medieval?

Only within its own reboot context. It is not the earliest chapter of the classic game's history.

Can I watch the animation without playing the games?

Yes. Start with the original animated Season 1 and follow its screen sequence.

Where should Nocturne be watched?

After the original animated seasons for the suggested screen route. Its later-generation setting belongs to the adaptation's context.

How many Castlevania shows and games are there?

Castlevania has 20 entries: 14 games and 6 TV shows, released between 1986 and 2026.

What is the chronological order of Castlevania?

In chronological (in-universe) order, Castlevania begins with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (1047) and ends with Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow. The full chronological list of 20 entries is above.

What is the release order of Castlevania?

By release date, Castlevania starts with Castlevania (1986). The most recent release is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (2026).

What is the newest Castlevania release?

The newest released entry is Castlevania: Belmont's Curse (2026). See where it falls in the chronological and play order lists above.

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