38 Melee games like Dust: An Elysian Tail that you should try

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

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping fighting mechanics

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ If you enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

✓ Like Dust: An Elysian Tail, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, setting mythology and loot and gear systems, while skipping setting anime

✓ Shared with Dust: An Elysian Tail: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping fighting mechanics