7 Melee games like Unturned that you should try

The genre is the same as Unturned’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: a space setting.

On paper it is what Unturned is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sandbox world and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and crafting mechanics. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and 2D presentation.

What carries over from Unturned is sandbox freedom, a casual, approachable feel and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on progression and genre: this one brings deep simulation.

What brings it close to Unturned is a sandbox world, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on combat: this one brings deep simulation and an early-access release.

The genre is the same as Unturned’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and melee combat. To that it adds co-op play and crafting mechanics. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a relaxing pace and a sci-fi setting.

Same family as Unturned: a sandbox world, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings tactical combat and a space setting.

The genre is the same as Unturned’s, and with it a casual, approachable feel, a sandbox world and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.