Castlevania: Belmont's Curse comes from Evil Empire — the studio behind Dead Cells — yet Konami has pushed back on rumors calling it a roguelike. What they describe sounds more old-school: a 2D Metroidvania with pixel visuals and sprawling, interconnected maps to explore (e.g., exploration-focused, not run-based). If you were bracing for permadeath runs, temper expectations.
The story is set in France in 1499, about 23 yrs. after the events of Castlevania 3. The protagonist is Trevor Belmont’s heir, armed with the legendary whip "Vampire Killer."