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We filtered the 50 games similar to Bellwright down to the 41 that fit the “Melee” category. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, Ryse: Son of Rome and Mount & Blade: Warband top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Bellwright.

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The best melee games like Bellwright

41 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Bellwright. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Mount & Blade II: BannerlordClosest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalExplorationThird PersonEarly Access

Steam👍 88%· 290KRAWG👍 86%· 304MC78IGDB80· 1OC77· 35

Year 2022Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~20hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

The horns sound, the ravens gather. An empire is torn by civil war. Beyond its borders, new kingdoms rise. Gird on your sword, don your armour, summon your followers and ride forth to win glory on the battlefields of Calradia.

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: progression.

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#2Ryse: Son of RomeClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalDarkOpen WorldHistoricalMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 44KIGDB66· 13OC64· 77

Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Deep SilverOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: progression and tone.

It predates Bellwright by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Mount & Blade: Warband

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalOpen WorldMedievalHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 171KRAWG👍 89%· 742MC78IGDB69· 5

Year 2010Dev TaleWorlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping survival mechanics

In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: progression.

It predates Bellwright by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4World of Tanks Blitz

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloTacticalMeleeHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 152KRAWG👍 30%· 261MC76

Year 2014Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and competitive edge, while skipping survival mechanics

World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform action game, aiming at fierce tank combat. ###Gameplay<h3/> The game allows 7v7 battles. The teams are forming randomly, so there can be tanks from different classes (light, medium, heavy and destroyers) and countries (German, UK, USA, and others). The player has to either destroy enemies’ units or capture the neutral base.

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bellwright.

It predates Bellwright by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5State of Decay 2Closest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationBase BuildingThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 68KIGDB67· 12OC69· 130

Year 2018Dev Undead Labs · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, horror tension and roguelike runs, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting.

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#6EnshroudedClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationBase BuildingCraftingThird Person3DEarly Access

Steam👍 86%· 101KOC77· 20

Year 2024Dev Keen GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9

Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Bellwright.

It predates Bellwright by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Dead Rising 4Closest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 57%· 8.3KIGDB77· 19OC72· 111

Year 2016Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · CapcomOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bellwright.

It predates Bellwright by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9The Haunted: Hells Reach

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeDark3DThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51

Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

All Hell Has Broken Loose!!! The Haunted is a fast paced third person action horror game that focuses on delivering an intense multiplayer experience. Your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault from the minions of Hell.

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting and combat.

It predates Bellwright by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Lord of the Rings: War in the NorthClosest on world

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 9.5KRAWG👍 57%· 394MC66IGDB66· 8

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and ranged combat, while skipping survival mechanics

Lord of the Rings: War in the North is an action RPG developed by Snowblind Studios. The game is based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series of novels. Eradan, Andriel, and Farin arrive at the Prancing Pony tavern in a small town of Bree where they meet Aragorn.

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: progression.

It predates Bellwright by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 91KRAWG👍 95%· 327IGDB92· 10OC87· 134

Year 2021Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Explore the brand new Iki Island, plus PS5-specific enhancements like DualSense haptic feedback, Japanese lip sync, and more.

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: tone and progression.

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#12Monster Hunter Wilds

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeCozyOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 48%· 318KRAWG👍 78%· 36MC90IGDB87· 6OC89· 203

Year 2025Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and visual novel storytelling, while skipping survival mechanics

Monster Hunter Wilds. The next generation in the genre defining series. Launching in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bellwright.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloOnlineMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 25KIGDB68· 6OC68· 168

Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: progression and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bellwright.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 3.9KIGDB73· 16OC75· 81

Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: setting and progression.

It predates Bellwright by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldMedievalExplorationCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 7.0KRAWG👍 37%· 267MC76IGDB69· 6

Year 2010Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

Updated HD Version 2.03 (July 2017) A breathtaking journey into Antaloor's past. After the downfall of Aziraal, God of Fire, the Dark Lord Gandohar has nearly achieved his objective to disrupt the balance between the elements. Dark magic surges into the land to fill the void.

Where it drifts furthest from Bellwright: tone and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Bellwright.

It predates Bellwright by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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