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We filtered the 50 games similar to DeathSprint 66 down to the 22 that fit the “Melee” category. Need for Speed™ Heat, Rocket League® and Garfield Kart top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DeathSprint 66.

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The best melee games like DeathSprint 66

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DeathSprint 66. 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.

#1Need for Speed™ HeatClosest overall match

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 148KRAWG👍 45%· 560MC73OC72· 119

Year 2019Dev Ghost Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing sports simulation, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Hustle by day and risk it all by night in Need for Speed™ Heat, a thrilling race experience that pits you against a city’s rogue police force as you battle your way into street racing’s elite.

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: visuals.

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#2Rocket League®Closest on setting

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeSci-FiCyberpunkThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 579KRAWG👍 79%· 2.9KMC86IGDB89· 17OC87· 111

Year 2015Dev PsyonixPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with sports simulation, racing gameplay and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, vibe casual and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

Highly competitive soccer game with rocket-cars is the most comprehensive way to describe this game. Technically a sequel to Psyonix’ previous game - Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars; Rocket League successfully became a standalone sensation, that can be enjoyed by anyone.

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: tone.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 14KRAWG👍 39%· 41

Year 2013Dev Microids · Humongous EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with sports simulation, racing gameplay and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, vibe casual and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

Use your best driving skills and the bonus objects to be first across the finish line! But watch out... it's a free-for-all out there!

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: tone.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerSoloMeleeThird PersonOffline

Steam👍 80%· 3.8KIGDB75· 10

Year 2012Dev Codemasters Southam · Virtual ProgrammingOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing sports simulation, racing gameplay and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings offline and visual first person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: visuals.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerSoloMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 62%· 144IGDB70· 1

Year 2009Dev Black Jacket StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: sports simulation, racing gameplay and melee combat.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

Metal Drift is a vehicular sport combat game set in a distant future. As the player, you command an agile, high powered hover tank in a futuristic sports arena. Core game play centers on intense tank-on-tank multiplayer team combat seen through an immersive, first person cockpit.

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for DeathSprint 66.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Need for Speed™ Most WantedClosest on game mode

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 26KRAWG👍 92%· 1.8KMC83IGDB85· 15

Year 2005Dev Electronic Arts Canada · Electronic ArtsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, competitive edge and open world exploration, while skipping sports simulation

Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the scent of illicit street racing permeates the air. Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges you to become the most notorious and elusive street racer. Features • Master the art of cop evasion in Barricade Runner and other new race modes.

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for DeathSprint 66.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals42Tone0

GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerSoloMeleeCasual

Steam👍 78%· 881RAWG👍 23%· 22

Year 2010Dev Brian CroninPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with sports simulation, racing gameplay and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping strong narrative focus

Zero Gear is physically-fueled, online multiplayer kart combat madness. Deck out your kart and character before jumping into one of many different game modes. Outrageous kinematic gameplay and weapons make every round a blast. The potential for tiny vehicular mayhem has never been so humongous! Boost, flip, spin, and slide your way to victory! Up to 8 players. Customizable karts and characters.

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for DeathSprint 66.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Death Track: Resurrection

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird Person

Steam👍 57%· 172MC53IGDB30· 1

Year 2009Dev Gaijin Entertainment · 1C-SoftClubPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing racing gameplay, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping sports simulation

Do you have what it takes to Survive? Death Track: Resurrection is a racing/action title that takes players into a post-apocalyptic, not-too-distant future where traditional sports have been replaced by far more violent entertainment.

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for DeathSprint 66.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Carmageddon TDR 2000

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkPost-ApocalypticThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 482

Year 2000Dev Torus Games · Xicat InteractiveOn PC

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for DeathSprint 66.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Sonic & SEGA All-Stars RacingClosest on visuals

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird Person3D

Steam👍 87%· 3.4KRAWG👍 73%· 144MC65IGDB76· 3

Year 2010Dev Sumo Digital · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, while skipping sports simulation

SONIC AND SEGA ALL-STARS RACE FOR VICTORY IN A HIGH SPEED HIGH SKILL RACETRACK SHOWDOWN! TAKE TO THE TRACK BY CAR, MONSTER TRUCK, BIKE AND EVEN AEROPLANE IN SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING.

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: game mode.

Same studio: Sumo Digital.

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#11Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonSandbox World

IGDB84· 3

Year 2005Dev Rockstar Leeds · Take-Two Interactive

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping sports simulation

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Driver: San Francisco

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonOpen World

Steam👍 75%· 2.0KIGDB82· 6

Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the arcade racing games cluster, with racing gameplay, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for DeathSprint 66.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonSandbox World

IGDB73· 2

Year 2006Dev Rockstar Leeds · Take-Two InteractiveOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of arcade racing games: racing gameplay, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping sports simulation

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Need for Speed Undercover

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonOpen World

Steam👍 75%· 8.0KRAWG👍 41%· 537MC65IGDB57· 4

Year 2008Dev Electronic Arts Black Box · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are arcade racing games — sharing racing gameplay, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping sports simulation

Need For Speed Undercover is a racing game and the twelfth installment in the twenty-four-title long series of the same name. ###Gameplay Almost every Need For Speed game features the same gameplay features, and Undercover is no different.

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for DeathSprint 66.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Star Wars: Episode I - Racer

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GenreSportsSubgenreRacingSub-subgenreArcade Racing

SoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 2.3KIGDB70· 2OC69· 28

Year 1999Dev LucasArts · Aspyr MediaOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of arcade racing games: racing gameplay, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings offline and visual first person, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from DeathSprint 66: setting and visuals.

It predates DeathSprint 66 by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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