11 Melee games like Elden Ring Nightreign that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Elden Ring Nightreign down to the 11 that fit the “Melee” category. Valheim, Race The Sun and Stranded Deep top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elden Ring Nightreign.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best melee games like Elden Ring Nightreign

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Elden Ring Nightreign. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Valheim

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 534KRAWG👍 77%· 642IGDB90· 1OC85· 19

Year 2021Dev Dvoid · Coffee StainPlaytime ~12hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkProceduralThird Person3D

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, vibe relaxing and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14

Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

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 action RPG combat

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeExploration3DThird Person

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 action RPG combat

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person

IGDB90· 1OC87· 160

Year 2001Dev Team Silent · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7Jurassic Park: The Game

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

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

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

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

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#8Deliver Us the Moon

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

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

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping action RPG combat

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#9The Flame in the Flood

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralExplorationThird Person

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, post-apocalyptic world and crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 98%· 1.3K

Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person

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Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

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