Question 1

Is Castlevania ReVamped free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lv.4 Games released it free in March 2024 and open-sourced it that July. There is nothing to buy and no account to make.

Question 2

Is this an official Konami game?

Accepted Answer

No. It is an unlicensed fan game. Konami has not endorsed or sponsored it, which is why it is distributed through mirrors rather than a storefront.

Question 3

Do I need the original Castlevania to play it?

Accepted Answer

No. It is a standalone game built in GameMaker Studio 2. You do not need a ROM, an emulator or anything from Konami.

Question 4

What platforms does it run on?

Accepted Answer

Windows and Linux, both as native builds. There is no macOS version.

Question 5

How long is it?

Accepted Answer

A single playthrough runs a few hours. Hard and Nightmare modes were added in version 1.1 for people who want the castle to fight back harder.