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33 Melee games like Palworld that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Palworld down to the 33 that fit the “Melee” category. Red Dead Redemption 2, The Haunted: Hells Reach and Trine Enchanted Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Palworld.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Palworld is Red Dead Redemption 2 — scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. The Haunted: Hells Reach and Trine Enchanted Edition follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Palworld

33 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Palworld. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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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Red Dead Redemption 2

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Red Dead Redemption 2
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Palworld it shares 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 progression — its own ground is historical setting and single-player focus.

Combat100World100Genre75Game mode68Progression49Setting0
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The Haunted: Hells Reach

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The Haunted: Hells Reach
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeRanged
Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

The thread back to Palworld runs through deep RPG systems, melee combat and co-op play. They part company on setting: this one brings horror setting.

It predates Palworld by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode93Genre75Setting0
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Trine Enchanted Edition

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Trine Enchanted Edition
Closest on genre
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRanged
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

What carries over from Palworld is deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting: this one brings fantasy world.

It predates Palworld by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode75Setting0
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Lord of the Rings: War in the North

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Lord of the Rings: War in the North
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldExploration
Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Palworld is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings fantasy world.

It predates Palworld by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode92Genre75World74Progression45Setting0
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Apotheon

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Apotheon
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerMeleeRangedExplorationSolo
Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside Palworld, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a mythological setting and single-player focus.

It predates Palworld by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression48Game mode40Setting0
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Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

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Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerMeleeRangedExplorationSolo
Year 2005Dev Konami

It comes from the same genre as Palworld and shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: horror setting and single-player focus.

It predates Palworld by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat74Game mode41Progression32Setting0
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Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

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Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerMeleeRangedExplorationSolo
Year 2008Dev Konami

The genre is the same as Palworld’s, and with it deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: horror setting and single-player focus.

It predates Palworld by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat74Game mode41Progression32Setting0
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MORDHAU

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MORDHAU
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRanged
Year 2019Dev TriternionPlaytime ~7hOn PC

What carries over from Palworld is deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings a medieval setting and skill tree progression.

Combat100Game mode83Genre75Setting0Progression0
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Dragon's Crown

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Dragon's Crown
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerMeleeRangedSoloMagic
Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

It comes from the same genre as Palworld and shares deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings fantasy world and single-player focus.

It predates Palworld by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat74Game mode41Setting0
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Niffelheim

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Niffelheim
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPG
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingBase BuildingExploration
Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Palworld for good reason: deep RPG systems, a sandbox world and melee combat. The common ground extends to co-op play and crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: a mythological setting.

Genre100World100Progression85Game mode78Combat62Setting0
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Dead Rising 2

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Dead Rising 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

The common ground with Palworld is structural: deep RPG systems, a sandbox world and melee combat. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: horror setting and skill tree progression.

It predates Palworld by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

World100Game mode92Genre75Combat63Progression63Setting0
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Bloodsports.TV

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Bloodsports.TV
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleePvP
Year 2015Dev FatsharkPlaytime ~4hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Palworld, and so does deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: post-apocalyptic world.

It predates Palworld by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode75Combat68Setting0
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeAnimeExplorationCrafting
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

Shelved next to Palworld for good reason: deep RPG systems, melee combat and an anime aesthetic. Both also lean on crafting mechanics and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Progression71Game mode68Setting47Combat41
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Spellsworn

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Spellsworn
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeEarly Access
Year 2015Dev Frogsong StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

Shelved next to Palworld for good reason: deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on an early-access release. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

It predates Palworld by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode81Combat34Setting0
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Attack on Titan

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Attack on Titan
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldAnimeExploration
Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Held in common with Palworld: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and online features. They part company on progression and combat: this one brings action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates Palworld by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Setting100Game mode91Genre75World67Combat61Progression37

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