14 Melee games like Blade Kitten that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to Blade Kitten down to the 14 that fit the “Melee” category. Sonic Generations, Disney's The Jungle Book and Wake top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Blade Kitten.

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The best melee games like Blade Kitten

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Blade Kitten. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Sonic Generations

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SoloMelee2DThird Person3D

Steam👍 94%· 25KIGDB75· 10

Year 2011Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual 3d, while skipping action RPG combat

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#2Disney's The Jungle Book

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SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1

Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

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#3Wake

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SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 27%· 195

Year 2013Dev Boss BaddiePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeAnimeProceduralPixel Art

Steam👍 66%· 132

Year 2017Dev Daniel Fernandez Chavez · COWCATPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, procedural generation and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

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#5Ristar

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14

Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

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Year 1993Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, melee combat and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#10Kirby's Dream Land

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1992Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, melee combat and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#11Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

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#12Super Mario Bros. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art

Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

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#13A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DRanged

Steam👍 69%· 911RAWG👍 26%· 42MC68

Year 2011Dev Extend StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#14Disney's Hercules Action Game

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DThird PersonMythology

Steam👍 89%· 700IGDB60· 1

Year 1997Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG

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