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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 24 games similar to Eternal Return down to the 17 that fit the “Melee” category. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III, AirMech Strike and Monday Night Combat top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Eternal Return.

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GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

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Year 2023Dev Nimble Neuron

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Eternal Return is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III — scoring 45/100 on our similarity scale. AirMech Strike and Monday Night Combat follow close behind.

#1Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III45 #2AirMech Strike45 #3Monday Night Combat45 #4Dota 241 #5Awesomenauts38

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The best melee games like Eternal Return

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Eternal Return. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IIIClosest on genre

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeTacticalNarrativeIsometric

Steam👍 48%· 24KRAWG👍 40%· 158MC77IGDB77· 11

Year 2017Dev Feral Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping battle royale tension

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III is a real-time strategy game developed by Relic Entertainment. This is the third part of the Dawn of War series. ###Plot The game is set in a dystopian vision of the future. In the universe, humanity developed a galaxy empire called The Imperium of Man. The characters include human beings and monsters, such as the Eldar and the Ork races.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting and progression.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode74Tone65Visuals47Setting0

#2AirMech Strike

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AirMech Strike

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 84%· 11KRAWG👍 30%· 92

Year 2012Dev Carbon · Carbon GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are MOBAs — sharing MOBA team gameplay, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping battle royale tension

AirMech® Strike is a fast paced Action-RTS game that can be played online competitively or cooperatively. Earn Kudos and Experience in battle and unlock a wide collection of AirMechs and Units while you practice the perfect strategy to emerge victorious!

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting and visuals.

It predates Eternal Return by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat91Game mode64Visuals47Setting0

#3Monday Night Combat

45

Monday Night Combat

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeTacticalCo-op

Steam👍 79%· 1.2KRAWG👍 38%· 65MC82IGDB82· 3

Year 2010Dev Uber Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, shooter and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, third-person shooting and tower defense planning, while skipping battle royale tension

Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter… and the most popular lethal sport of the future! It blends intense combat, finishing moves, and gameshow-like challenges and rewards to produce an action experience unlike any other.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting and visuals.

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

Genre100Combat73Game mode63Setting0Visuals0

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Dota 2

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerTacticalMeleeSkill TreeIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 2.7MIGDB91· 4OC91· 17

Year 2013Dev ValveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, fantasy world and co op, while skipping battle royale tension

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting and game mode.

It predates Eternal Return by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat78Progression45Game mode39Visuals39Setting0

38

Awesomenauts

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeFree to Play

Steam👍 85%· 27KRAWG👍 39%· 415MC78IGDB73· 8

Year 2012Dev Ronimo Games · DTP EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, competitive edge and stealth mechanics, while skipping battle royale tension

In the primary game mode, two pre-selected character teams battle with each other to destroy the Solar Collector of another team that is inside the enemy base. Both sides are making their way through fights, fighting live opponents, drones and turrets.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: tone and setting.

It predates Eternal Return by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat70Game mode57Tone0Setting0Visuals0

#6Secret PonchosClosest overall match

50

Secret Ponchos

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeIsometricOnline

Steam👍 71%· 1.3KRAWG👍 8%· 119IGDB64· 1OC64· 14

Year 2014Dev Switch Blade Monkeys · Switchblade Monkeys EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping battle royale tension

Secret Ponchos is a Wild West-themed twin-stick multiplayer shooter. ### Art-style and setting Secret Ponchos universe takes inspiration from spaghetti westerns. Its levels are set in classic western environments such as saloons, railroads, small towns, and mines.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting and combat.

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

Genre100Game mode84Combat48Visuals48Setting0

#7ArcheBladeClosest on setting

49

ArcheBlade

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeAnimeFree to Play

Steam👍 73%· 7.6KRAWG👍 14%· 81

Year 2014Dev CodeBrush Games · Codebrush GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, deep RPG systems and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, real-time strategy and fantasy world, while skipping battle royale tension

ArcheBlade is a free-to-play multiplayer action game with elements of the fighting game and multiplayer online battle arena. ###Gameplay The gameplay is a match-based multiplayer third-person action game.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: visuals.

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

Genre100Setting79Game mode77Combat56Visuals0

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NS2: Combat

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeOnlineRanged

Steam👍 54%· 299IGDB65· 2

Year 2014Dev Faultline Games · Unknown Worlds EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are MOBAs — sharing MOBA team gameplay, deep RPG systems and shooter

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping battle royale tension

What is this game?NS2: Combat pits aliens against space marines in a fast paced, action-packed struggle for survival. Part twitch-shooter, part stealth crawler, design your own tech tree, choose your own style of play, and control one of seven different life forms.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting and visuals.

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

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

Genre100Game mode87Combat47Setting0Visuals0

#9BattleriteClosest on visuals

47

Battlerite

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

PvPMultiplayerMeleeIsometricTop-DownFree to Play

Steam👍 85%· 59KIGDB80· 9OC85· 11

Year 2017Dev Stunlock StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, deep RPG systems and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and real-time strategy, while skipping battle royale tension

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: tone and setting.

Genre100Game mode92Visuals81Combat59Tone0Setting0

#10Block N Load

47

Block N Load

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeSkill TreeFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 15KRAWG👍 20%· 123MC72IGDB74· 4OC73· 10

Year 2015Dev JagexPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are MOBAs — sharing MOBA team gameplay, shooter and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping battle royale tension

Block N Load is a team-based multiplayer shooter game developed by Jagex. It is a spiritual successor to Ace of Spades and improves on the ideas that were first laid there. It was later made free-to-play.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: visuals and combat.

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

Genre100Game mode67Progression43Combat40Visuals0

#11Bloodline Champions

45

Bloodline Champions

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeIsometricFree to Play

Steam👍 86%· 1.7KRAWG👍 31%· 52MC79IGDB74· 1

Year 2011Dev Stunlock StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, deep RPG systems and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, fantasy world and online features, while skipping battle royale tension

Engage in the most intense and fast paced player vs player action as you take control over one of several different bloodlines, each with their own unique weapons and abilities.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting and visuals.

It predates Eternal Return by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode58Combat57Visuals47Setting0

#12GoD Factory: WingmenClosest on game mode

45

GoD Factory: Wingmen

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeOnlineSpace

Steam👍 68%· 297MC76IGDB90· 1

Year 2014Dev Nine Dots StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the MOBAs cluster, with MOBA team gameplay, shooter and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping battle royale tension

Your Ships. Your Team. Your Victories. GoD Factory: Wingmen is a multiplayer space combat game played through fast-paced and intense 4 vs 4 player matches. This unique blend of competitive multiplayer and tactical space combat will keep you busy and challenged for hundreds of hours.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting and visuals.

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

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

Genre100Game mode93Combat62Setting0Visuals0

#13MinimumClosest on progression

44

Minimum

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeCraftingOnline

Steam👍 60%· 4.0KRAWG👍 31%· 32MC69OC77· 10

Year 2014Dev TimeGate Studios · AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are MOBAs — sharing MOBA team gameplay, shooter and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping battle royale tension

Are you a fan of old-school twitch shooters like Unreal Tournament and Tribes? What about team focused MOBAs like DotA and League of Legends? Would you like to play a game that combines elements of both genres while adding crafting, customization, giant robots and a bold new art style to the mix?

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting and visuals.

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

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

Genre100Game mode79Progression71Combat43Setting0Visuals0

43

Gigantic

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeFree to PlayCo-op

Steam👍 77%· 7.4KRAWG👍 34%· 128MC75IGDB77· 6OC75· 18

Year 2017Dev Motiga · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are MOBAs — sharing MOBA team gameplay, shooter and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, third-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping battle royale tension

Gigantic is a MOBA game with a unique twist. Each team in Gigantic has an enormous Guardian, who is the core of the gameplay. ###Characters The players fight each other in the teams of five "heroes." The game has a roster of over 20 unique and named heroes.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting and visuals.

Genre100Game mode68Combat43Setting0Visuals0

#15Cannons Lasers Rockets

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Cannons Lasers Rockets

GenreMOBASubgenreLane-Based MOBA

MultiplayerPvPMeleeFree to PlayOnline

Steam👍 25%· 524

Year 2014Dev Net Games Laboratory · Net Games DistributionPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of MOBAs: MOBA team gameplay, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, setting space and setting scifi, while skipping battle royale tension

For victory you need only three tools - Cannons, Lasers and Rockets! Discover a spaceship MOBA game with 2D combat in 3D environment, wide variety of play styles and fun gameplay for casual and pro gamers alike.

Where it drifts furthest from Eternal Return: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against mostly positive for Eternal Return.

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

Genre100Game mode71Combat59Setting0

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