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24 Melee games like Century: Age of Ashes that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Century: Age of Ashes down to the 24 that fit the “Melee” category. Armored Warfare, Crab Champions and Robocraft top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Century: Age of Ashes.

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Year 2021Dev Playwing

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Century: Age of Ashes is Armored Warfare — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Crab Champions and Robocraft follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Century: Age of Ashes

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Century: Age of Ashes. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Armored Warfare

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Armored Warfare
Closest overall match
ShooterTPS
Co-opOnlineMultiplayerPvPRangedMeleeThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2015Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Wishlist GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

It meets Century: Age of Ashes on ranged combat, co-op play and a third-person camera. Both also lean on free-to-play access. The distance is in setting — its own ground is historical setting.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode95Combat70Setting0
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Crab Champions

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Crab Champions
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opPvPRangedMeleeThird PersonEarly Access
Year 2020Dev NoisestormPlaytime ~5hOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Century: Age of Ashes and shares ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. Both also lean on an early-access release. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Combat84Game mode83Visuals45Tone0Progression0
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Robocraft

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Robocraft
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeRangedThird PersonFree to PlayEarly Access
Year 2014Dev FreejamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The genre is the same as Century: Age of Ashes’s, and with it melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. To that it adds an early-access release. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a sci-fi setting and crafting mechanics.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode94Combat72Setting0Progression0
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Iron Brigade

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Iron Brigade
Closest on combat
ShooterTPS
Co-opMultiplayerMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person
Year 2010Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

Same family as Century: Age of Ashes: melee combat, fantasy world and co-op play. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is historical setting and single-player focus.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode59Setting37
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Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command

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Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedFree to Play
Year 2006Dev Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Century: Age of Ashes, and so does melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is tactical combat and historical setting.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode71Combat67Setting0Visuals0
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Risk of Rain 2

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Risk of Rain 2
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeThird PersonEarly Access
Year 2020Dev Hopoo Games · Gearbox PublishingPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Century: Age of Ashes and shares ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. Both also lean on an early-access release. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is punishing difficulty and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode63Tone0Setting0
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Gears of War 2

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Gears of War 2
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2008Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Game Studios

On paper it is what Century: Age of Ashes is — melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a sci-fi setting and offline play.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode46Setting0
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Halo: Spartan Assault

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Halo: Spartan Assault
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2013Dev 343 Industries · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

The genre is the same as Century: Age of Ashes’s, and with it melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a sci-fi setting and single-player focus.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat79Game mode58Visuals33Setting0
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Dark Sector

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Dark Sector
Closest on tone
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerMeleeRangedDarkThird Person
Year 2008Dev Digital Extremes · D3 PublisherPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Century: Age of Ashes is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings horror setting and single-player focus.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode36Setting0
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The Last of Us

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The Last of Us
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerMeleeRangedDarkSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2013Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

Same family as Century: Age of Ashes: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and skill tree progression. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: stealth mechanics and horror setting.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat67Progression45Game mode36
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Rogue Trooper

54
NGL81
Rogue Trooper
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2006Dev RebellionPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Century: Age of Ashes is — melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat69Game mode47Setting0
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Tomb Raider

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Tomb Raider
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerMeleeRangedSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2013Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Century: Age of Ashes is — melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is strong narrative focus and single-player focus.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat86Progression49Game mode37Tone0
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeDarkThird Person
Year 2011Dev Relic Entertainment · THQOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The genre is the same as Century: Age of Ashes’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode75Combat65Setting0
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Inversion

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Inversion
ShooterTPS
Co-opMultiplayerMeleeDarkThird Person
Year 2012Dev Saber Interactive · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Century: Age of Ashes and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and co-op play. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a sci-fi setting and single-player focus.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat70Game mode59Setting0
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Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel

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Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird PersonSolo
Year 2013Dev Visceral Games · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

Same family as Century: Age of Ashes: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode and combat: single-player focus.

It predates Century: Age of Ashes by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat59Game mode58

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