30 Melee games like Dishonored 2 that you should try

If Dishonored 2 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: horror setting.

It shares the essentials of what Dishonored 2 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to a first-person view and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is setting: a space setting.

If Dishonored 2 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is ranged combat and horror setting.

What brings it close to Dishonored 2 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is horror setting.

If Dishonored 2 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, the same is here. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a cyberpunk setting.

Shelved next to Dishonored 2 for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings post-apocalyptic world and skill tree progression.

What brings it close to Dishonored 2 is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Both also lean on a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is ranged combat and a cyberpunk setting.

What carries over from Dishonored 2 is stealth mechanics, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with puzzle design and a third-person camera.

On paper it is what Dishonored 2 is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: post-apocalyptic world and a third-person camera.

It meets Dishonored 2 on stealth mechanics, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode: multiplayer gameplay.

The thread back to Dishonored 2 runs through strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

Shelved next to Dishonored 2 for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, magic-based combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is horror setting.

The thread back to Dishonored 2 runs through stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a first-person view.

It meets Dishonored 2 on stealth mechanics, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

With Dishonored 2 it shares stealth mechanics, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.