14 Melee games like Gorilla Tag that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Gorilla Tag down to the 14 that fit the “Melee” category. Crab Game, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts and Stumble Guys top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gorilla Tag.

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The best melee games like Gorilla Tag

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Crab Game

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MultiplayerPvPMeleeNarrativeCasualHorrorFirst Person3D

Steam👍 91%· 151KRAWG👍 46%· 80

Year 2021Dev DaniPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, battle royale tension and shooter, while skipping survival mechanics

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#2Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerMeleeFirst PersonSoloOpen World

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Year 2008Dev Rare · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerPvPMeleeCasualOnline

Steam👍 85%· 136KRAWG👍 34%· 38

Year 2021Dev Kitka Games · Kitka Games OyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, survival mechanics and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: battle royale tension, racing gameplay and shooter, while skipping horror tension

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#4Super Mario 3D World

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MultiplayerMeleeSoloCo-opThird Person

IGDB94· 14OC93· 74

Year 2013Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, co op and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

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#5LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerMeleeSoloSci-FiLoot

IGDB69· 5

Year 2006Dev Robosoft Technologies · TT GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

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#6LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MultiplayerMeleeOfflineSoloCo-op

IGDB80· 4

Year 2005Dev Traveller's Tales · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting scifi and offline, while skipping horror tension

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#7Sonic Adventure 2

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MultiplayerMeleeNarrative3DSolo

Steam👍 89%· 28KRAWG👍 78%· 368MC89

Year 2001Dev Sonic Team USA · SEGAPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, racing gameplay and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension

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#8Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeSoloOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB70· 6

Year 2008Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics, while skipping horror tension

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#9The Simpsons Game

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeSoloCo-opThird Person

IGDB68· 4

Year 2007Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, co op and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

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#10Sonic 3D Blast

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeNarrativeHorrorFirst PersonSolo

Steam👍 89%· 18

Year 1996Dev Traveller's Tales · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of 3D platformers: precision platforming, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

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#11TY the Tasmanian Tiger

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeNarrativeSoloLinearThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 2.7KRAWG👍 82%· 22IGDB75· 1OC75· 12

Year 2016Dev Krome StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, linear, story-driven structure and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeNarrativeSoloDarkThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168

Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeSoloSci-FiThird Person

IGDB75· 1

Year 1996Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, single-player focus and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

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#14Pandemonium!

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

MeleeSoloMagicThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 368IGDB68· 2

Year 1996Dev Toys for Bob · Crystal DynamicsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are 3D platformers — sharing precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, combat magic and single-player focus, while skipping horror tension

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