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We filtered the 49 games similar to Zeno Clash 2 down to the 39 that fit the “Melee” category. Naval Warfare, STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy and Zeno Clash top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Zeno Clash 2.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash
Tags
NarrativeSoloCo-op
Year 2013Dev ACE Team

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Zeno Clash 2 is Naval Warfare — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy and Zeno Clash follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Zeno Clash 2

39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Zeno Clash 2. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
Closest on combat
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFirst Person
Year 2003Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Zeno Clash 2 it shares melee combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in progression — its own ground is skill tree progression.

It predates Zeno Clash 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals71Game mode70Progression0
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Zeno Clash

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Zeno Clash
Closest on tone
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeFirst Person
Year 2009Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Zeno Clash 2 does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings fantasy world.

Same studio: ACE Team.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode34
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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots

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Ninjin: Clash of Carrots
ActionHack and Slash
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeRanged
Year 2018Dev Modus GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Zeno Clash 2 for good reason: melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings punishing difficulty and online features.

Released 5 years after Zeno Clash 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode69Tone0Progression0Visuals0
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Castle Crashers®

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Castle Crashers®
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeRanged
Year 2008Dev The Behemoth · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Zeno Clash 2 is — melee combat and co-op play — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and online features.

Genre100Combat81Game mode61Tone0Progression0Visuals0
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BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)

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BloodRayne 2 (Legacy)
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHorror
Year 2020Dev Terminal Reality · ZigguratPlaytime ~3hOn PC

On paper it is what Zeno Clash 2 is — melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after Zeno Clash 2.

Genre100Combat100Game mode34Tone0Visuals0
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Evil West

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Evil West
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrative
Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Zeno Clash 2 is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and co-op play — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

Released 9 years after Zeno Clash 2.

Genre100Combat85Game mode82Tone50Visuals0
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Shank 2

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Shank 2
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOffline
Year 2012Dev Klei Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside Zeno Clash 2, and so does melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode86Combat85Tone0Visuals0
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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse

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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse
Closest on world
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2015Dev Dimps · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Zeno Clash 2 for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: skill tree progression and 2D presentation.

Genre100World100Game mode88Combat84Progression30Visuals0
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Double Dragon II: The Revenge

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Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Closest on game mode
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1988Dev Technos Japan

With Zeno Clash 2 it shares melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 2D presentation.

It predates Zeno Clash 2 by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat79Visuals0
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Double Dragon

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Double Dragon
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1987Dev Technos Japan · Empire Interactive

With Zeno Clash 2 it shares melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: 2D presentation.

It predates Zeno Clash 2 by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat79Visuals0
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Guacamelee! 2

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Guacamelee! 2
Closest on progression
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeExploration
Year 2018Dev Drinkbox StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Zeno Clash 2 is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and co-op play — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings punishing difficulty and 2D presentation.

Released 5 years after Zeno Clash 2.

Genre100Progression100Combat84Game mode76Tone38Visuals0
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Streets of Rage 3

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Streets of Rage 3
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrative
Year 1994Dev Ancient · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

What carries over from Zeno Clash 2 is strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings 2D presentation.

It predates Zeno Clash 2 by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat85Visuals0
14

Streets of Rage

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Streets of Rage
ActionHack and Slash
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrative
Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

What carries over from Zeno Clash 2 is strong narrative focus, melee combat and co-op play. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 2D presentation.

It predates Zeno Clash 2 by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Game mode91Combat85Visuals0
15

Kung Fury

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Kung Fury
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeCasual
Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

Genre puts it alongside Zeno Clash 2, and so does melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Combat84Tone0Visuals0

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