11 Melee games like Hollow Survivors that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Hollow Survivors down to the 11 that fit the “Melee” category. Elden Ring Nightreign, The Flame in the Flood and ARMORED HEAD top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hollow Survivors.

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The best melee games like Hollow Survivors

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hollow Survivors. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Elden Ring NightreignClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralExploration

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and game mode.

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#2The Flame in the FloodClosest on game mode

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralExploration

Steam👍 76%· 7.3KIGDB77· 17OC75· 91

Year 2016Dev The Molasses FloodOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Hollow Survivors.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3ARMORED HEADClosest on tone

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 98%· 1.3K

Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping shooter

ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize. His task is to defeat 30 waves of opponents, unravel all the secrets of the arena, and win the gold cup.

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and progression.

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#4Deliver Us the Moon

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationSci-Fi

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and progression.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationDark

IGDB90· 1OC87· 160

Year 2001Dev Team Silent · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and tone.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Race The Sun

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProcedural

Steam👍 93%· 6.3KRAWG👍 45%· 406MC79IGDB86· 2OC79· 24

Year 2013Dev FlippFly · FlippflyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe relaxing, while skipping shooter

In Race the Sun you control a spaceship powered by solar energy. You have to dodge objects on your way, for example, from laser beams, other ships and various obstacles, while collecting blue pyramids that will boost the player.

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and game mode.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Influent Language Learning Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeExplorationTacticalModern

Year 2024Dev Murat Doğançay · Butik Game StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat tactical and setting modern, while skipping shooter

Feature List6 different characters you can play with 8 Interface Languages 6 different Alphabets (ABC) 3 difficulties suitable for all ages (Easy 7-12, Normal 9-15, Hard 15+) Intra-word usage and pronunciation for each letter About the GameLanguage Learning Simulator - Alphabet is an educational…

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals.

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#8Jurassic Park: The Game

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Security systems have failed and the creatures of the park roam free. Now, a rogue corporation will stop at nothing to acquire the dinosaur embryos stolen and lost by Dennis Nedry.

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Hollow Survivors.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationStealth

IGDB88· 3

Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals and tone.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Diamo XL

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual

Steam👍 93%· 550

Year 2017Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and social trading, while skipping shooter

This is an 'XL' version of my unreleased mobile game 'Diamo'. I have added/changed a variety of things to make it more suitable for the Steam platform. I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics.

Where it drifts furthest from Hollow Survivors: visuals.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Bit Blaster XLClosest on visuals

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art

Steam👍 96%· 6.1KRAWG👍 29%· 68

Year 2016Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics. Please expect 'Bit Blaster XL' to be a small, re-playable, arcade score-chaser game where the only goals are to constantly beat your previous score and unlock some extra ships.

It predates Hollow Survivors by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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