31 Melee games like Dungeons & Dragons Online that you should try

If Dungeons & Dragons Online worked for you because of deep RPG systems, open world exploration and tactical combat, the same is here. Both also lean on skill tree progression and fantasy world. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus.

If Dungeons & Dragons Online worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is progression and combat: ranged combat and crafting mechanics.

The genre is the same as Dungeons & Dragons Online’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: ranged combat and crafting mechanics.

If Dungeons & Dragons Online worked for you because of open world exploration, magic-based combat and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds skill tree progression and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings strong narrative focus and crafting mechanics.

What brings it close to Dungeons & Dragons Online is open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, world and visuals. To that it adds online features and skill tree progression. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting.

The genre is the same as Dungeons & Dragons Online’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to co-op play and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: ranged combat and historical setting.

Shelved next to Dungeons & Dragons Online for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to free-to-play access and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: a casual, approachable feel and ranged combat.

With Dungeons & Dragons Online it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and magic-based combat. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a third-person camera. The distance is in world and progression — its own ground is a sandbox world and crafting mechanics.

What carries over from Dungeons & Dragons Online is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and magic-based combat. To that it adds fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings a sandbox world and ranged combat.

With Dungeons & Dragons Online it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and tactical combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and an anime aesthetic.

With Dungeons & Dragons Online it shares deep RPG systems, open world exploration and magic-based combat. The common ground extends to fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is tone and combat: strong narrative focus and a sandbox world.

Held in common with Dungeons & Dragons Online: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sandbox world and a space setting.

Its point of contact with Dungeons & Dragons Online is deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and tactical combat. Where the two diverge is setting and genre: action RPG combat and horror setting.

Its point of contact with Dungeons & Dragons Online is deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds loot and gear systems, and co-op play. They part company on genre and visuals: this one brings action RPG combat and crafting mechanics.

Held in common with Dungeons & Dragons Online: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. To that it adds skill tree progression and fantasy world. They part company on genre and tone: this one brings turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus.