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We filtered the 47 games similar to Aztaka down to the 35 that fit the “Melee” category. Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Aztaka.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Aztaka is Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Aztaka

35 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Aztaka. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeMagic2D
Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasy2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

✓ Like Aztaka, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicMeleeExplorationLootSkill Tree2DPixel Art
IGDB92· 3
Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Like Aztaka, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like Aztaka, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping precision platforming

10,000,000
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicMeleeLootSkill Tree2DPixel Art
Steam👍 90%· 2.4KRAWG👍 80%· 45MC67IGDB80· 1
Year 2012Dev EightyEight GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like Aztaka, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Comix Zone
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeMagic2DHardcore
Steam👍 94%· 18
Year 1995Dev Sega Technical Institute · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Aztaka, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeMagicExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 3.0KIGDB82· 5OC81· 52
Year 2014Dev WayForward · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Aztaka, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping action RPG combat

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
RPGAction RPG
SoloMagicMeleeExploration2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente

✓ If you enjoyed Aztaka, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83
Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

The Revenge of Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

Batman: The Video Game
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Aztaka: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting anime and crafting mechanics, while skipping combat magic

Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationPixel Art2D
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Aztaka, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

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