26 Melee games like Crypt of the NecroDancer that you should try

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

✓ If you enjoyed Crypt of the NecroDancer, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and setting medieval, while skipping roguelike runs

✓ If you enjoyed Crypt of the NecroDancer, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and online features, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Like Crypt of the NecroDancer, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, setting mythology and online features, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Like Crypt of the NecroDancer, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Like Crypt of the NecroDancer, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

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

✓ If you enjoyed Crypt of the NecroDancer, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, ranged combat and PvP competition, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Like Crypt of the NecroDancer, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

✓ If you enjoyed Crypt of the NecroDancer, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Shared with Crypt of the NecroDancer: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

✓ If you enjoyed Crypt of the NecroDancer, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, online features and crafting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Like Crypt of the NecroDancer, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, visual topdown and early access, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Same family of dungeon crawlers: deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and visual topdown, while skipping puzzle design