16 Melee games like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III that you should try

Held in common with Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III: tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to an isometric view. It sets itself apart with ranged combat and free-to-play access.

Same family as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III: 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.

Same family as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III: tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is competitive edge and stealth mechanics.

The genre is the same as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III’s, and with it tactical combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: loot and gear systems.

The genre is the same as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III’s, and with it melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is deep RPG systems and free-to-play access.

Genre puts it alongside Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III, and so does melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: an anime aesthetic and a third-person camera.

It comes from the same genre as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III and shares melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is ranged combat and a third-person camera.

With Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III it shares melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting: this one brings a space setting.

Genre puts it alongside Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III, and so does melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is a space setting.

Same family as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III: melee combat, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is competitive edge and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre puts it alongside Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III, and so does melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a space setting and a first-person view.

It comes from the same genre as Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III and shares melee combat, fantasy world and PvP competition. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings competitive edge.

On paper it is what Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III is — melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and base building — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: ranged combat and a first-person view.

Shelved next to Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is ranged combat and crafting mechanics.

On paper it is what Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III is — melee combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings ranged combat.