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We filtered the 47 games similar to Guacamelee! Gold Edition down to the 31 that fit the “Melee” category. Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, Dungeon Siege III and Trine Enchanted Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Guacamelee! Gold Edition.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Guacamelee! Gold Edition is Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Dungeon Siege III and Trine Enchanted Edition follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Guacamelee! Gold Edition

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Guacamelee! Gold Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
RPGAction RPG
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeExploration
IGDB65· 2
Year 2008Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Entertainment

✓ Like Guacamelee! Gold Edition, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and offline

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Dungeon Siege III
RPGAction RPG
Co-opOfflineSoloMeleeFantasy
Steam👍 58%· 2.9KRAWG👍 40%· 227MC72
Year 2011Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat.

≠ Missing: Metroidvania exploration.

Trine Enchanted Edition
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12
Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Guacamelee! Gold Edition, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

Songs for a Hero
RPGAction RPG
MeleeFantasy2DCasualNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 4.4K
Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Guacamelee! Gold Edition, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Guacamelee!
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration2D
IGDB84· 11
Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Guacamelee! Gold Edition: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping fighting mechanics

Confrontation
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy
Steam👍 26%· 359RAWG👍 3%· 38MC51IGDB50· 1
Year 2012Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
RPGAction RPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4
Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Guacamelee! Gold Edition, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Below Kryll
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeExploration2D
Steam👍 89%· 105
Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Guacamelee! Gold Edition, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Battletoads
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
OC73· 115
Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Guacamelee! Gold Edition, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Year 2002Dev Webfoot Technologies · Infogrames

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

Prime World
RPGAction RPG
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyOnline
Steam👍 59%· 3.8KRAWG👍 21%· 47MC65IGDB50· 1
Year 2014Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Guacamelee! Gold Edition: deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: MMO world and community, MOBA team gameplay and online features, while skipping action RPG combat

UnEpic
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24
Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Guacamelee! Gold Edition, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and setting medieval, while skipping action RPG combat

Clicker Heroes
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 90%· 62KRAWG👍 23%· 592
Year 2015Dev PlaysaurusPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Guacamelee! Gold Edition: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, vibe casual and resource management, while skipping action RPG combat

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyExploration2D
Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB83· 11OC83· 135
Year 2019Dev ArtPlay · 505 GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Like Guacamelee! Gold Edition, it's known for deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPG
SoloCo-opMeleeFantasy2D
Year 1988Dev Tecmo

✓ Like Guacamelee! Gold Edition, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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