Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) similar games & best alternatives

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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

2016

Should you play it?

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an arcade action platformer full of creatures from medieval myths from Spain and the rest of Europe, as well as from chivalric romances. The extended version of the classic Maldita Castilla, originally created by the indie Locomalito.

What works

  • Authentic retro arcade feel
  • Challenging but fair difficulty
  • Tight and responsive controls
  • Great pixel art and music
  • Good variety of enemies and bosses

Things to keep in mind

  • High difficulty may frustrate some players
  • Some unfair or cheap deaths reported
  • Lack of modern conveniences like level select
  • Limited weapon usefulness
  • No cooperative or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Terrian Saga: KR-17

  • Cyber Shadow

  • Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

  • Bubsy Two-Fur

  • Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity

  • Castlevania Anniversary Collection

More expressive

Games that feels like Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) but with more self-expression and customization

  • Wings of Vi

  • Dunjungle

  • Rogue Legacy

  • The Messenger

  • FLARE NUINUI QUEST

  • Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

More relaxing

Games that feels like Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) but with a more relaxing feel

  • Flynn: Son of Crimson

  • Catmaze

  • Cally's Caves 3

  • Super Panda Adventures

  • Alwa's Legacy

  • Momodora III

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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX): A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Continuation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026