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We filtered the 50 games similar to Empyreal down to the 43 that fit the “Melee” category. Marvel's Avengers, Mass Effect 3 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Empyreal.

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The best melee games like Empyreal

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Empyreal. 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.

#1Marvel's AvengersClosest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationLootThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188

Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, fantasy world and online features, while skipping skill tree progression

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Empyreal.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

It predates Empyreal by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2Closest on game mode

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 379IGDB68· 6

Year 2009Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and setting mythology, while skipping strong narrative focus

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Empyreal.

It predates Empyreal by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

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MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 9.9KIGDB74· 13OC73· 91

Year 2017Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Empyreal by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeExplorationSkill TreeLootThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9

Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and horror tension, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: setting.

It predates Empyreal by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106

Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

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#7LEGO Marvel's Avengers

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 8.7KIGDB68· 17OC70· 73

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

It predates Empyreal by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8LEGO® Batman™: The Videogame

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 77%· 490MC80IGDB76· 4

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

LEGO Batman: The Videogame is a part in the series of LEGO adaptations of popular franchises. It is based on DC Universe and follows its famous superhero, Batman. It was the first LEGO game to be based on an original plot rather than being an adaptation of an existing story.

It predates Empyreal by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9LEGO Batman Trilogy

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 77%· 490MC80IGDB76· 4

Year 2008Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Empyreal by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10The BaconingClosest on setting

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 261RAWG👍 60%· 35MC63IGDB63· 2

Year 2011Dev Hothead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games. You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice.

It predates Empyreal by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 7.0KIGDB76· 23OC77· 84

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

It predates Empyreal by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Monster Hunter Wilds

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 48%· 318KRAWG👍 78%· 36MC90IGDB87· 6OC89· 203

Year 2025Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

Monster Hunter Wilds. The next generation in the genre defining series. Launching in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Empyreal.

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#13Biomutant

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 66%· 20KIGDB73· 19OC67· 217

Year 2021Dev Experiment 101 · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Empyreal.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 7.0KRAWG👍 37%· 267MC76IGDB69· 6

Year 2010Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping setting scifi

Updated HD Version 2.03 (July 2017) A breathtaking journey into Antaloor's past. After the downfall of Aziraal, God of Fire, the Dark Lord Gandohar has nearly achieved his objective to disrupt the balance between the elements. Dark magic surges into the land to fill the void.

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Empyreal.

It predates Empyreal by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 3.9KIGDB73· 16OC75· 81

Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and setting anime, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: setting and progression.

It predates Empyreal by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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