33 Melee games like God of War Ragnarök that you should try

If God of War Ragnarök worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and magic-based combat, the same is here. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and world — its own ground is a sandbox world and historical setting.

What brings it close to God of War Ragnarök is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and magic-based combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on a third-person camera and fantasy world. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is crafting mechanics.

It shares the essentials of what God of War Ragnarök does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and magic-based combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: loot and gear systems, and historical setting.

If God of War Ragnarök worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sandbox world.

Shelved next to God of War Ragnarök for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, magic-based combat and fantasy world. To that it adds skill tree progression and a third-person camera. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings loot and gear systems.

Same family as God of War Ragnarök: open world exploration, magic-based combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: loot and gear systems, and historical setting.

On paper it is what God of War Ragnarök is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and magic-based combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sandbox world and historical setting.

On paper it is what God of War Ragnarök is — magic-based combat, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: historical setting.

With God of War Ragnarök it shares magic-based combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on visuals.

If God of War Ragnarök worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to fantasy world and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: 2D presentation.

It shares the essentials of what God of War Ragnarök does: open world exploration, magic-based combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sandbox world.

On paper it is what God of War Ragnarök is — magic-based combat, fantasy world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is turn-based strategy and tactical combat.

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to God of War Ragnarök — the two agree on genre, game mode and world. Both also lean on a mythological setting and single-player focus. The distance is in tone — its own ground is puzzle design and historical setting.

If God of War Ragnarök worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and magic-based combat, the same is here. Both also lean on a third-person camera and fantasy world. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is puzzle design.

Genre puts it alongside God of War Ragnarök, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus and skill tree progression. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings crafting mechanics.