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We filtered the 48 games similar to Hinterland down to the 35 that fit the “Melee” category. Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China, Apotheon and Trine Enchanted Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hinterland.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Hinterland is Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Apotheon and Trine Enchanted Edition follow close behind.

#1Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China90 #2Apotheon84 #3Trine Enchanted Edition84 #4Dragon's Crown83 #5Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow83

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The best melee games like Hinterland

35 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hinterland. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeRangedFantasyStealth

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

84

Apotheon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeRangedFantasyMultiplayer

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping real-time strategy

#3Trine Enchanted Edition

84

Trine Enchanted Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeRangedFantasyMultiplayer

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Hinterland, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

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

#4Dragon's Crown

83

Dragon's Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeRangedFantasyMultiplayer

IGDB81· 11

Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Hinterland, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping real-time strategy

#5Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

83

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeRangedFantasyMultiplayer

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Hinterland: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

#6Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

83

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeRangedFantasyMultiplayer

IGDB88· 1

Year 2008Dev Konami

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

#7KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

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KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with Hinterland: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

#8The Revenge of Shinobi

92

The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Hinterland: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

#9Alex Kidd in Miracle World

91

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Hinterland, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

91

Chasm

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExploration

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Hinterland, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

#11Batman: The Video Game

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Batman: The Video Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

✓ If you enjoyed Hinterland, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

#12Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

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Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Hinterland, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping real-time strategy

#13DAVE THE DIVER

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DAVE THE DIVER

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeProceduralManagementCasual

Steam👍 97%· 150KRAWG👍 87%· 188OC90· 87

Year 2023Dev MINTROCKET · NexonPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Hinterland: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

91

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeMagic2D

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Hinterland, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, combat magic and visual 2d, while skipping real-time strategy

#15BloodRayne (Legacy)

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BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyDarkNarrative

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Hinterland: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping real-time strategy

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