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We filtered the 46 games similar to Chasm down to the 36 that fit the “Melee” category. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX and Batman: The Video Game top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Chasm.

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Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Chasm is Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX and Batman: The Video Game follow close behind.

#1Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos97 #2KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX97 #3Batman: The Video Game97 #4Alex Kidd in Miracle World97 #5The Revenge of Shinobi97

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The best melee games like Chasm

36 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Chasm. 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.

#1Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#2KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

97

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#3Batman: The Video Game

97

Batman: The Video Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

✓ If you enjoyed Chasm, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#4Alex Kidd in Miracle World

97

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#5The Revenge of Shinobi

97

The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#6DAVE THE DIVER

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DAVE THE DIVER

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProceduralExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 150KRAWG👍 87%· 188OC90· 87

Year 2023Dev MINTROCKET · NexonPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and vibe relaxing, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#7Dust: An Elysian Tail

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Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

#8ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

95

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping roguelike runs

#9BloodRayne (Legacy)

94

BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DDark

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#10Forgotton Anne

94

Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#11Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

93

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DMagic

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Chasm, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#12BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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BlazBlue Entropy Effect

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProcedural2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#13Songs for a Hero

92

Songs for a Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeFantasy2DPixel ArtCasual

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

92

Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleePixel Art2DNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Chasm: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#15STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

91

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Chasm, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping roguelike runs

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