39 Melee games like Hammerfight that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Hammerfight down to the 39 that fit the “Melee” category. Spark the Electric Jester 3, Ape Out and One Finger Death Punch top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hammerfight.

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

The best melee games like Hammerfight

39 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Spark the Electric Jester 3

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 2.0K

Year 2022Dev Feperd GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, exploration and discovery and visual 3d, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#2Ape Out

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KIGDB82· 12OC83· 77

Year 2019Dev Gabe Cuzzillo · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Mac · Switch

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping fantasy world

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#3One Finger Death Punch

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual

Steam👍 98%· 16KRAWG👍 79%· 195IGDB90· 2

Year 2013Dev Silver Dollar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2D

Steam👍 95%· 9.6KIGDB80· 1OC83· 20

Year 2024Dev Phew Phew GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping fantasy world

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#5Sifu

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 92%· 27KIGDB79· 13OC81· 172

Year 2022Dev SloclapOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 71%· 3.0KIGDB68· 7OC72· 161

Year 2022Dev Leonard Menchiari · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Furi

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB79· 19OC78· 86

Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping fantasy world

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMelee2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 77%· 131MC69IGDB70· 2

Year 2005Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Mark HealeyPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMelee2DMultiplayerThird Person

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Namco · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of hack and slash action games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#10Fighting Force

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeMultiplayerThird Person

Year 1997Dev Core Design · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#11Zeno Clash

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyRanged

Steam👍 86%· 3.2KRAWG👍 65%· 225MC77IGDB80· 3

Year 2009Dev ACE Team · AtlusPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, shooter and adventure storytelling, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#12Remember Me

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiStealth

Steam👍 83%· 17KIGDB70· 12

Year 2013Dev DON'T NOD · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#13Fairy Bloom Freesia

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasy2DCozy

Steam👍 85%· 1.1KRAWG👍 33%· 31

Year 2012Dev Edelweiss · Nyu MediaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the hack and slash action games cluster, with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#14Armed with Wings: Rearmed

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GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeFantasy2DMultiplayer

Steam👍 87%· 536

Year 2015Dev Sun-StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam

#15Battletoads / Double Dragon

GenreActionSubgenreHack and Slash

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 1993Dev Rare · Nintendo

✓ Both are hack and slash action games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

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