13 Melee games like Crash Bandicoot that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Crash Bandicoot down to the 13 that fit the “Melee” category. Psychonauts 2, TY the Tasmanian Tiger and Spider-Man: Web of Shadows top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crash Bandicoot.

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The best melee games like Crash Bandicoot

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crash Bandicoot. Each one has been evaluated across 5 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.

#1Psychonauts 2

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SoloMeleeThird PersonNarrativeDark

Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168

Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting scifi

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#2TY the Tasmanian Tiger

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SoloMeleeThird PersonNarrativeLinear

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

Year 2016Dev Krome StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping setting scifi

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#3Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

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SoloMeleeThird PersonOpen WorldExploration

IGDB70· 6

Year 2008Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping setting scifi

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#4Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonHardcore

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and fantasy world

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#5Crash Bandicoot: Warped

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SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonHardcore

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and fantasy world

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SoloMeleeThird PersonNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 89%· 18

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

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi

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SoloMeleeThird PersonMagic

Steam👍 64%· 368IGDB68· 2

Year 1996Dev Toys for Bob · Crystal DynamicsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and combat magic, while skipping setting scifi

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#8Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions

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SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonStealth

IGDB74· 9

Year 2010Dev Beenox · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and visual first person

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#9Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus

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SoloMeleeThird PersonStealth

IGDB83· 2

Year 2002Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics, while skipping setting scifi

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#10LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

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SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonMultiplayer

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, multiplayer gameplay and loot and gear systems

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#11Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeThird PersonMultiplayerOpen World

IGDB87· 3

Year 2008Dev Rare · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeThird PersonCo-op

IGDB68· 4

Year 2007Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: co op, while skipping setting scifi

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#13Sonic Adventure 2

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SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonOffline

Steam👍 89%· 28KRAWG👍 78%· 368MC89

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

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

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