12 Melee games like Crab Game that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Crab Game down to the 12 that fit the “Melee” category. Gorilla Tag, Stumble Guys and Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crab Game.

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The best melee games like Crab Game

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crab Game. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Gorilla Tag

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerPvPMeleeCasualNarrativeHorrorFirst Person3D

Steam👍 91%· 83K

Year 2021Dev Another AxiomPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, horror tension and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and early access, while skipping racing gameplay

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MultiplayerPvPMeleeCasualFree to Play

Steam👍 85%· 136KRAWG👍 34%· 38

Year 2021Dev Kitka Games · Kitka Games OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, battle royale tension and racing gameplay

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and online features, while skipping horror tension

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#3Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerMeleeFirst PersonSoloOpen World

IGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Rare · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, racing gameplay and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

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#4LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerMeleeSci-FiSoloLoot

IGDB69· 5

Year 2006Dev Robosoft Technologies · TT GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and loot and gear systems, while skipping horror tension

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#5Super Mario 3D World

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerMeleeSoloCo-opThird Person

IGDB94· 14OC93· 74

Year 2013Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, co op and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi3D

Steam👍 89%· 28KRAWG👍 78%· 368MC89

Year 2001Dev Sonic Team USA · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, single-player focus and offline, while skipping horror tension

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#7LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game

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MultiplayerMeleeSci-FiOfflineSolo

IGDB80· 4

Year 2005Dev Traveller's Tales · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, offline and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

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#8TY the Tasmanian Tiger

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeNarrativeSoloLinearThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 2.7KRAWG👍 82%· 22IGDB75· 1OC75· 12

Year 2016Dev Krome StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, linear, story-driven structure and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

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#9Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeSoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB70· 6

Year 2008Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping horror tension

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#10The Simpsons Game

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeSoloCo-opThird Person

IGDB68· 4

Year 2007Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, co op and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

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#11Psychonauts 2

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeNarrativeSoloDarkThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168

Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeNarrativeHorrorFirst PersonSolo

Steam👍 89%· 18

Year 1996Dev Traveller's Tales · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping racing gameplay

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