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We filtered the 46 games similar to Dex down to the 28 that fit the “Melee” category. Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dex.

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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Dex is Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Dex

28 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dex. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China
RPGAction RPG
SoloStealthMelee2DRanged
Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53
Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, historical setting and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldCyberpunkSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 76%· 42KIGDB83· 29OC81· 136
Year 2016Dev Eidos Montréal · Feral InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, puzzle design and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration2D
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83
Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Revenge of Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Katana ZERO
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-FiPixel Art2D
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DMagic
Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Dex, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Batman: The Video Game
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

✓ If you enjoyed Dex, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrative2D
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10
Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

SteamWorld Heist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DTactical
Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63
Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dex, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping precision platforming

South Park: The Fractured But Whole
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D
Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182
Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy and setting cartoon, while skipping precision platforming

Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DFantasy
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Dex, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Below Kryll
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExploration2DPixel Art
Steam👍 89%· 105
Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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