Bram Stroker's Dracula is a side-scroller platform game loosely based on the 1992 film of the same name. Players take the role of Jonathan Harker whose mission is to destroy Count Dracula by first heading to Transylvania and then London.
The gameplay revolves around movement, jumping and attacking with various weapons. The status display shows Harker's health bar, countdown timer and currently held weapon. Power-ups can be found in question mark boxes, which include health restoration, timer increase and new weapons like axes, daggers and a shotgun. These power-ups also serve as platforms to reach other areas and enemies. Each stage is divided into two sections: Daytime and Nighttime levels.
During the gameplay, players must navigate through various obstacles and defeat minor enemies throughout the levels. The end of each Nighttime level is guarded by a boss creature who must be defeated to progress. Defeating these creatures requires strategy and quick reflexes.