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We filtered the 23 games similar to NS2: Combat down to the 16 that fit the “Melee” category. Block N Load, Secret Ponchos and Minimum top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to NS2: Combat.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to NS2: Combat is Block N Load — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Secret Ponchos and Minimum follow close behind.

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The best melee games like NS2: Combat

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to NS2: Combat. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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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Block N Load

78
NGL64
Block N Load
Closest overall match
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeRangedFirst Person
Year 2015Dev JagexPlaytime ~1hOn PC

If NS2: Combat worked for you because of melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view, the same is here. It sets itself apart with sandbox freedom and single-player focus.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode92
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Secret Ponchos

72
NGL53
Secret Ponchos
Closest on game mode
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeRanged
Year 2014Dev Switch Blade Monkeys · Switchblade Monkeys EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

The genre is the same as NS2: Combat’s, and with it melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: historical setting and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting0Visuals0
3

Minimum

69
NGL58
Minimum
Closest on setting
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeRangedSci-Fi
Year 2014Dev TimeGate Studios · AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC

If NS2: Combat worked for you because of melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay, the same is here. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Game mode93Visuals0
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Monday Night Combat

64
NGL70
Monday Night Combat
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeRangedSci-Fi
Year 2010Dev Uber Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

Shelved next to NS2: Combat for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a cartoon aesthetic and a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat79Game mode77Setting69Visuals0
5

Gigantic

60
NGL67
Gigantic
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeRanged
Year 2017Dev Motiga · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as NS2: Combat and shares melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after NS2: Combat.

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Setting0Visuals0
6

AirMech Strike

54
NGL62
AirMech Strike
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeRangedSci-Fi
Year 2012Dev Carbon · Carbon GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Held in common with NS2: Combat: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode74Setting72Combat70Visuals0
7

GoD Factory: Wingmen

63
NGL76
GoD Factory: Wingmen
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Nine Dots StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Genre puts it alongside NS2: Combat, and so does melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is a space setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72Combat65Setting44
8

ArcheBlade

54
NGL49
ArcheBlade
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeCo-op
Year 2014Dev CodeBrush Games · Codebrush GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

On paper it is what NS2: Combat is — melee combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode80Combat61Setting0Visuals0
9

Bloodline Champions

53
NGL69
Bloodline Champions
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeSolo
Year 2011Dev Stunlock StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

On paper it is what NS2: Combat is — melee combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode79Combat62Setting0Visuals0
10

Stellar Impact

53
NGL50
Stellar Impact
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeSci-Fi
Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

It comes from the same genre as NS2: Combat and shares melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: a space setting.

Genre100Game mode100Combat66Setting59
11

Cannons Lasers Rockets

53
NGL25
Cannons Lasers Rockets
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeSci-Fi
Year 2014Dev Net Games Laboratory · Net Games DistributionPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The genre is the same as NS2: Combat’s, and with it melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: a space setting.

Genre100Game mode100Combat63Setting52
12

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

50
NGL57
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeSci-Fi
Year 2017Dev Feral Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as NS2: Combat: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: tactical combat and fantasy world.

Released 3 years after NS2: Combat.

Genre100Game mode85Setting60Combat50Visuals0
13

Battlerite

50
NGL84
Battlerite
MOBALane-Based MOBA
PvPMultiplayerMeleeSoloCompetitive
Year 2017Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · Xbox

Same family as NS2: Combat: melee combat and PvP competition. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world and an isometric view.

Released 3 years after NS2: Combat.

Genre100Game mode80Combat63Setting0Visuals0
14

Awesomenauts

48
NGL70
Awesomenauts
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerPvPOnlineMeleeSci-Fi
Year 2012Dev Ronimo Games · DTP EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to NS2: Combat for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings stealth mechanics and a space setting.

Genre100Game mode74Setting68Combat34Visuals0
15

Heavy Metal Machines

47
NGL51
Heavy Metal Machines
MOBALane-Based MOBA
MultiplayerOnlinePvPMeleeCo-op
Year 2017Dev HoplonPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as NS2: Combat: melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: post-apocalyptic world and 3D presentation.

Released 3 years after NS2: Combat.

Genre100Game mode87Combat66Setting0Visuals0

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