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We filtered the 45 games similar to Islets down to the 33 that fit the “Melee” category. KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX, Batman: The Video Game and Alex Kidd in Miracle World top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Islets.

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Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Islets is KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Batman: The Video Game and Alex Kidd in Miracle World follow close behind.

#1KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX97 #2Batman: The Video Game97 #3Alex Kidd in Miracle World97 #4The Revenge of Shinobi97 #5Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos97

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The best melee games like Islets

33 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

97

KAPITAL PUNISHMENT 22XX

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

RAWG👍 84%· 44MC83

Year 2000Dev AtlusOn PS

✓ Shared with Islets: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#2Batman: The Video Game

97

Batman: The Video Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#3Alex Kidd in Miracle World

97

Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#4The Revenge of Shinobi

97

The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

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

✓ Shared with Islets: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#5Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

97

Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Islets, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#6Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

93

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DMagic

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

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#7ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

93

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Islets: deep RPG systems, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

#8Dust: An Elysian Tail

92

Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Islets: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#9STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

92

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Islets, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping strong narrative focus

#10Songs for a Hero

92

Songs for a Hero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MeleeNarrativeFantasy2DCasual

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Islets, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#11BloodRayne (Legacy)

91

BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Islets: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#12Forgotton Anne

90

Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

89

Below Kryll

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 105

Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Islets, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual pixel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#14Confrontation

89

Confrontation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyMultiplayer

Steam👍 26%· 359RAWG👍 3%· 38MC51IGDB50· 1

Year 2012Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

#15X3: Terran Conflict

89

X3: Terran Conflict

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSandbox World

Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Islets, expect deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

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