39 Melee games like Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies that you should try

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, offline and PvP competition, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, puzzle design and historical setting, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings skill tree progression and visual 2d, while skipping sandbox freedom

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and real-time strategy, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, setting medieval and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and setting medieval, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, online features and crafting mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat.

≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting medieval and online features, while skipping turn-based strategy