Transylvania

Commodore 64 · Horror

Transylvania

Deep cut

SystemCommodore 64
GenreHorror
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTransylvania
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Transylvania is a horror game released for the Commodore 64.

Among the 6 C64 horror games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the Transylvania series.

Pick it if…

  • you want to be spooked
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you scare easily or dislike scarce resources

What playing Transylvania is like

Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.

Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.

Transylvania walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Transylvania.

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Playing C64 games today

C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.

Transylvania FAQ

How long does Transylvania take to play?

As a horror game, Transylvania typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Transylvania on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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