11 Melee games like Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor down to the 11 that fit the “Melee” category. Race The Sun, Elden Ring Nightreign and The Flame in the Flood top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

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The best melee games like Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. 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.

#1Race The SunClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 93%· 6.3KRAWG👍 45%· 406MC79IGDB86· 2OC79· 24

Year 2013Dev FlippFly · FlippflyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

In Race the Sun you control a spaceship powered by solar energy. You have to dodge objects on your way, for example, from laser beams, other ships and various obstacles, while collecting blue pyramids that will boost the player.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: setting and visuals.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Elden Ring Nightreign

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opSoloMeleeHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: setting and visuals.

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#3The Flame in the Flood

iRank76

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeProceduralNarrativePost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 76%· 7.3KIGDB77· 17OC75· 91

Year 2016Dev The Molasses FloodOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and procedural generation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 96%· 6.1KRAWG👍 29%· 68

Year 2016Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, ranged combat and setting cartoon, while skipping shooter

I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics. Please expect 'Bit Blaster XL' to be a small, re-playable, arcade score-chaser game where the only goals are to constantly beat your previous score and unlock some extra ships.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: visuals and combat.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasual2D

Steam👍 93%· 550

Year 2017Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping shooter

This is an 'XL' version of my unreleased mobile game 'Diamo'. I have added/changed a variety of things to make it more suitable for the Steam platform. I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: visuals.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Deliver Us the MoonClosest on setting

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeSci-FiSpaceNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone and visuals.

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#7ARMORED HEADClosest on tone

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiRanged

Steam👍 98%· 1.3K

Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping shooter

ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize. His task is to defeat 30 waves of opponents, unravel all the secrets of the arena, and win the gold cup.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: visuals and combat.

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#8Jurassic Park: The Game

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeSci-FiDarkNarrative

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Security systems have failed and the creatures of the park roam free. Now, a rogue corporation will stop at nothing to acquire the dinosaur embryos stolen and lost by Dennis Nedry.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Influent Language Learning Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeTacticalModernExploration

Year 2024Dev Murat Doğançay · Butik Game StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and combat tactical, while skipping shooter

Feature List6 different characters you can play with 8 Interface Languages 6 different Alphabets (ABC) 3 difficulties suitable for all ages (Easy 7-12, Normal 9-15, Hard 15+) Intra-word usage and pronunciation for each letter About the GameLanguage Learning Simulator - Alphabet is an educational…

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: setting and visuals.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeSci-FiStealthNarrative

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Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone and visuals.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Silent Hill 2

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

IGDB90· 1OC87· 160

Year 2001Dev Team Silent · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone and setting.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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