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We filtered the 50 games similar to King Arthur's Gold down to the 9 that fit the “Melee” category. Metal Slug 5, Gunstar Heroes and Sonic Forces top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to King Arthur's Gold.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer
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CompetitiveDarkMultiplayerSolo
Year 2013Dev Transhuman Design

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to King Arthur's Gold is Metal Slug 5 — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Gunstar Heroes and Sonic Forces follow close behind.

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The best melee games like King Arthur's Gold

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to King Arthur's Gold. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

Metal Slug 5
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opTacticalMelee2D
IGDB50· 1
Year 2003Dev Noise Factory · SNK PlaymoreOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter and adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

Gunstar Heroes
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeTactical2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalHistoricalHorror2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeHistorical2DPixel Art
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting, while skipping sandbox freedom

SpeedRunners
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Steam👍 94%· 37KRAWG👍 76%· 525MC84OC80· 20
Year 2016Dev tinyBuildPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sports simulation and vibe casual, while skipping sandbox freedom

New Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDark2D
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

Kirby's Dream Land 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

Move or Die
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive2D
Steam👍 89%· 23KIGDB80· 1
Year 2016Dev Those Awesome GuysOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, offline and online features, while skipping sandbox freedom

Sonic Lost World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DThird Person
Steam👍 62%· 5.5KIGDB58· 14
Year 2013Dev Sonic Team · NintendoOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

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