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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeCasualSolo
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Forgotton Anne is KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Batman: The Video Game and The Revenge of Shinobi follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Forgotton Anne

36 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Forgotton Anne. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83
Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

Batman: The Video Game
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

✓ If you enjoyed Forgotton Anne, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Revenge of Shinobi
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Alex Kidd in Miracle World
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Forgotton Anne, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

DAVE THE DIVER
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeCasualNarrative2D
Steam👍 97%· 150KRAWG👍 87%· 188OC90· 87
Year 2023Dev MINTROCKET · NexonPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, roguelike runs and vibe relaxing, while skipping precision platforming

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and setting cyberpunk, while skipping puzzle design

Chasm
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeFantasy2DProcedural
Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39
Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Forgotton Anne, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

X3: Terran Conflict
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiSandbox WorldOpen World
Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1
Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Forgotton Anne, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping precision platforming

Songs for a Hero
RPGAction RPG
MeleeCasualNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping setting scifi

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DMagic
Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Forgotton Anne, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dust: An Elysian Tail
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime2D
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

BloodRayne (Legacy)
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime2D
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime2D
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Forgotton Anne: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

Islets
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D
Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19
Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Forgotton Anne, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

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