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We filtered the 20 games similar to Garbanzo Quest down to the 16 that fit the “Melee” category. Risk of Rain, TowerFall Ascension and Capsized top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Garbanzo Quest.

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Year 2022Dev Zachary Gardner

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Garbanzo Quest is Risk of Rain — scoring 88/100 on our similarity scale. TowerFall Ascension and Capsized follow close behind.

#1Risk of Rain88 #2TowerFall Ascension47 #3Capsized38 #4Mighty No. 976 #5Spelunky75

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The best melee games like Garbanzo Quest

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Risk of RainClosest overall match

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Risk of Rain

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

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

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode89Tone67

#2TowerFall AscensionClosest on game mode

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TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeRanged2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42

Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Garbanzo Quest: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping punishing difficulty

TowerFall is an indie action-game with focus on local multiplayer. It was initially developed as an exclusive for OUYA microconsole and was later ported on other systems as TowerFall Ascension.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

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

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50

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Capsized

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRanged2D

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 21%· 96MC80IGDB63· 5

Year 2011Dev Alientrap · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Garbanzo Quest, expect precision platforming, melee combat and ranged combat

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

Capsized is a fast paced 2D platformer focused on intense action and exploration. As a intrepid space traveler, your ship has crash landed on a mysterious alien planet.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

It predates Garbanzo Quest by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals55Genre50

76

Mighty No. 9

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92

Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with shooter, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

Genre100Game mode100Tone57Visuals54Combat52

75

Spelunky

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerOfflineMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25

Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Garbanzo Quest: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

It predates Garbanzo Quest by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone68Visuals55Combat38

#6Shovel Knight

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Shovel Knight

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100

Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

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

Genre100Visuals100Game mode76Tone61Combat52

70

Pizza Tower

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 71KRAWG👍 79%· 58IGDB90· 1OC91· 10

Year 2023Dev Tour De PizzaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer inspired by the Wario Land series, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.

Where it drifts furthest from Garbanzo Quest: combat.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode76Tone65Combat45

#8Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About TimeClosest on tone

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170

Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Garbanzo Quest: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

Genre100Tone70Combat52Game mode41Visuals37

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#9The End Is Nigh

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The End Is Nigh

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29

Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Garbanzo Quest: game mode and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

Genre100Visuals100Tone69Combat43Game mode21

#10Sonic the Hedgehog

54

Sonic the Hedgehog

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2

Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Garbanzo Quest: game mode and combat.

It predates Garbanzo Quest by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Tone62Combat46Game mode21

54

SANABI

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcorePixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6

Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and setting cyberpunk, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

You, a legendary retired veteran, are called upon for one last operation: to ascend a mega-city ruled by a corrupt conglomerate. You were chosen for this mission because of your signature chain-hook prosthetic arm and the ability to maneuver and quickly defeat enemies.

Where it drifts furthest from Garbanzo Quest: game mode.

Genre100Visuals100Tone52Combat50Game mode21

52

Mega Man 11

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115

Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Garbanzo Quest: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

Genre100Tone67Visuals55Combat52Game mode21

49

Lugaru HD

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreStealthNarrative

Steam👍 79%· 587RAWG👍 33%· 42

Year 2010Dev Wolfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Follow Turner, a rebel bunny rabbit with impressive combat skills in his quest to find those responsible for slaughtering his village. Uncover a far-reaching conspiracy involving the corrupt leaders of the rabbit republic and the wolves of the nearby lands.

Where it drifts furthest from Garbanzo Quest: game mode and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

It predates Garbanzo Quest by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone61Combat39Game mode21

#14Super House of Dead Ninjas

45

Super House of Dead Ninjas

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KRAWG👍 62%· 75MC79IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Megadev · Adult Swim GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower! Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.

Where it drifts furthest from Garbanzo Quest: game mode.

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

Genre100Visuals100Tone67Combat52Game mode21

45

Mega Man 9

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7

Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Garbanzo Quest: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Garbanzo Quest.

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

Genre100Visuals100Tone60Combat52Game mode21

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