71
iRank61
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird Person2D
Steam👍 62%· 5.5KIGDB58· 14
Year 2013Dev Sonic Team · NintendoOn PC
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We filtered the 49 games similar to Blender down to the 29 that fit the “Melee” category. Sonic Lost World, Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and Sonic Mania top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Blender.
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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Blender is Sonic Lost World — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land and Sonic Mania follow close behind.
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The best melee games like Blender
29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Blender. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB70· 1
Year 2002Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126
Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird Person2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DMagic
IGDB77· 4
Year 2008Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with combat magic, while skipping racing gameplay
It predates Blender by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals66Combat59
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DCo-op
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and co op, while skipping racing gameplay
It predates Blender by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode71Visuals66
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DMagic
Year 1985Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Playtronic
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping racing gameplay
It predates Blender by 34 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Combat59Visuals51
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DOffline
IGDB65· 2
Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DOffline
Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo
#10Metal Slug 2
63
iRank89
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloMelee2DCo-op
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC
✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and fantasy world, while skipping racing gameplay
It predates Blender by 21 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode63Visuals60
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DCo-op
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac
✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, co op and offline, while skipping racing gameplay
It predates Blender by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals67Game mode55
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2DThird PersonMythology
Steam👍 89%· 700IGDB60· 1
Year 1997Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC
#13Blade Kitten
60
iRank68
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2DThird PersonCozy
Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat
≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping racing gameplay
Hollow Wish CollectionThe Hollow Wish Collection Contains: The original game (Episode 1) Episode 2 The Hollow Wish Collection comic Soundtrack and Other Comics PackageThe Soundtrack and Other Comics Package contains all the content found in the Soundtrack and Remixes and Comics Pack - Dirty Angels…
It predates Blender by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode55
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2DThird Person3D
Steam👍 94%· 25KIGDB75· 10
Year 2011Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMelee2DSci-FiPixel Art
Steam👍 100%· 11
Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC
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58
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Platformer · Adventure
57
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Platformer · Adventure
57
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Platformer · Adventure
57
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Platformer · Adventure
57
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Platformer · Adventure
57
The Final Station
Platformer · Survival
57
Super Mario Bros. 2
Platformer · Adventure
53
Metal Slug 3
Platformer · Shooter
47
Gravity Circuit
Platformer · Fighting
47
Duke Nukem
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47
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Platformer
47
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