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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Chains of Freedom down to the 4 that fit the “Melee” category. Worms Armageddon, Worms and Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chains of Freedom.

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The best melee games like Chains of Freedom

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chains of Freedom. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Worms ArmageddonClosest overall match

iRank94

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 94%· 11K

Year 1999Dev InfogramesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, shooter and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals and game mode.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat84Game mode25Visuals0

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#2WormsClosest on combat

iRank82

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloTacticalMeleeThird PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 694IGDB80· 2

Year 1995Dev Team17 · TelegamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode53Visuals32

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#3Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire SurvivorsClosest on game mode

iRank67

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMeleeFantasyFirst PersonPixel Art

IGDB50· 1OC84· 44

Year 2021Dev DmAndyOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping shooter

Become the baron of a new vampire metropolis! Fend off eco-terrorist werewolves and rival vampires, build your wealth, and rise to the top in your empire. In early access until November 30th! Made for the official 2021 Vampire: the Masquerade game jam under Dark Pack.

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: setting and visuals.

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#4G.I.R.L.S. will be Girls

iRank63

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMeleeNarrativePost-ApocalypticRanged

Steam👍 63%· 263

Year 2015Dev ZooPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: card game strategy, horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping adventure storytelling

"Are You Ready?" "School Girls Edition" for "Mahjong Pretty Girls Battle" has now appeared! An extraordinary collection of Pretty School Girls is waiting for you! The heated struggle to determine the world's top School Mahjong girl is about to begin!

Where it drifts furthest from Chains of Freedom: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Chains of Freedom.

It predates Chains of Freedom by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat37Setting32Tone31Visuals0

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