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STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)

30 Melee games like STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) down to the 30 that fit the “Melee” category. Slime Rancher, Half-Life 2: Episode One and Half-Life 2: Episode Two top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

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Year 1995Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) is Slime Rancher — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Half-Life 2: Episode One and Half-Life 2: Episode Two follow close behind.

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The best melee games like STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995)

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995). Each one has been evaluated across 9 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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Slime Rancher

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Slime Rancher
Closest overall match
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Monomi ParkPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) on melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. Its own ground is deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 21 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85Setting81
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Half-Life 2: Episode One

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Half-Life 2: Episode One
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2006Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Android

Held in common with STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995): ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

Released 11 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85Setting65
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Half-Life 2: Episode Two

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Half-Life 2: Episode Two
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2007Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Android

Held in common with STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995): ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

Released 12 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85Setting61
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Doom: The Dark Ages

82
NGL87
Doom: The Dark Ages
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2025Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

What carries over from STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) is melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 30 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85Setting64
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Turok: Dinosaur Hunter

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Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiFirst Person
Year 1997Dev Iguana Entertainment · Acclaim EntertainmentOn PC

It meets STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) on melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals84Setting50
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BioShock Infinite

81
NGL93
BioShock Infinite
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Irrational Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

Its point of contact with STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) is melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

Released 18 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85Setting42
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BioShock

80
NGL93
BioShock
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2007Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) it shares ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is horror setting.

Released 12 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Game mode100Visuals85Combat81Setting64
8

Supraland

80
NGL84
Supraland
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeFirst PersonOpen World
Year 2019Dev Supra GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) on ranged combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. What it adds of its own: puzzle design and open world exploration.

Released 24 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals86
9

Half-Life 2: VR Mod

80
NGL92
Half-Life 2: VR Mod
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~7hOn PC · Xbox · Android

The thread back to STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) runs through ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings horror setting.

Released 9 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Visuals85Game mode82Setting65
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Thief

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Thief
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Held in common with STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995): melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics.

Released 19 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Game mode100Visuals85Setting83Combat65
11

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

78
NGL76
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Headfirst Productions · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

On paper it is what STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) is — melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics and horror setting.

Released 10 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Game mode100Visuals85Combat64Setting54
12

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

75
NGL84
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeFirst PersonNarrative
Year 2013Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) is ranged combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings historical setting.

Released 18 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85Setting0
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Half-Life 2: Lost Coast

71
NGL78
Half-Life 2: Lost Coast
Closest on setting
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

If STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) worked for you because of ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with free-to-play access.

Released 10 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals85
14

ODDCORE

67
NGL89
ODDCORE
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Mobge · MOBGE YAZILIM GELISTIRME VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETIOn iOS · Android · Nintendo

Held in common with STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995): ranged combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with precision platforming.

Released 23 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals84
15

Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

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Shadow Warrior Classic Redux
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeFirst PersonDark
Year 2013Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

Its point of contact with STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) is ranged combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. What it adds of its own: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 18 years after STAR WARS Dark Forces (Classic, 1995).

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals85

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