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Chronicles of the Wolf

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2025

Should you play it?

Hunt the legendary Beast of Gévaudan in Chronicles of the Wolf! Step into the boots of Mateo Lombardo in this epic adventure featuring brutal bosses, vast castles, and secrets to uncover. Narration by the legendary Robert Belgrade and other special appearances!

What works

  • Authentic castlevania-style gameplay and atmosphere
  • Engaging exploration with secrets and multiple endings
  • Strong soundtrack and detailed pixel art
  • Challenging combat and platforming
  • Good value and replayability

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky and stiff controls
  • Excessive backtracking and lack of map markers
  • Instant death traps causing frustration
  • Limited weapon variety and customization
  • Technical issues like menu lag and input delays

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Volkolak: The Will of Gods

  • Odallus: The Dark Call

  • Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

  • Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation

  • Zombotron

  • MindSeize

More relaxing

Games that feels like Chronicles of the Wolf but with a more relaxing feel

  • Catmaze

  • Super Panda Adventures

  • Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

  • Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

  • Cally's Caves 3

  • Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

Less expressive

Games that feels like Chronicles of the Wolf but with less self-expression and customization

  • Terrian Saga: KR-17

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

  • Cyber Shadow

  • Pharaoh Rebirth+

  • Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity

  • Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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Chronicles of the Wolf: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026