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We filtered the 47 games similar to Knockout City down to the 35 that fit the “Melee” category. WWE 2K16, Party Animals and Def Jam: Fight for NY top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Knockout City.

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GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

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CompetitiveMultiplayerPvP

Year 2021Dev Velan Studios

Stores

Steam ↗PS ↗Nintendo ↗

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Knockout City is WWE 2K16 — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Party Animals and Def Jam: Fight for NY follow close behind.

#1WWE 2K1693 #2Party Animals86 #3Def Jam: Fight for NY86 #4WWE 2K1986 #5WWE 2K1786

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The best melee games like Knockout City

35 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

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WWE 2K16

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 65%· 2.8KIGDB67· 11OC70· 47

Year 2015Dev Visual Concepts · 2K SportsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, sports simulation and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Party Animals

86

Party Animals

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 77KRAWG👍 81%· 40IGDB50· 1OC76· 34

Year 2023Dev Recreate Games · Source TechnologyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sports simulation

#3Def Jam: Fight for NY

86

Def Jam: Fight for NY

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonOffline

IGDB73· 2

Year 2004Dev EA Canada · Electronic Arts

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, sports simulation and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

86

WWE 2K19

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 3.7KIGDB72· 8OC76· 73

Year 2018Dev Yuke's · 2K SportsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, sports simulation and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

86

WWE 2K17

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 1.7KIGDB61· 12OC67· 57

Year 2016Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, sports simulation and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

#6Street Warriors Online

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Street Warriors Online

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

MultiplayerMeleeThird PersonOnline

Steam👍 57%· 1.6K

Year 2016Dev Crazy Rocks StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, sports simulation and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

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Chivalry: Medieval Warfare

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeCompetitiveThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 65KIGDB72· 4

Year 2012Dev Torn Banner Studios · Lace Mamba GlobalOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sports simulation

83

SoulCalibur

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonFantasy

IGDB60· 2

Year 1998Dev Project Soul · NamcoOn Android · iOS

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping sports simulation

83

Gang Beasts

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 65KRAWG👍 77%· 400IGDB65· 5OC66· 32

Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the 3D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and offline, while skipping sports simulation

82

FOR HONOR

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 69%· 161KRAWG👍 49%· 1.7KMC76IGDB77· 22OC77· 136

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of 3D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sports simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

#11Time Commando

76

Time Commando

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonTactical

Steam👍 95%· 97MC80

Year 1996Dev Adeline Software International · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping sports simulation

#12Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

70

Totally Accurate Battle Simulator

GenreFightingSubgenre3D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird PersonTactical

Steam👍 98%· 150KRAWG👍 74%· 235

Year 2021Dev LandfallPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are 3D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping sports simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

52

MultiVersus

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeCompetitiveSci-FiSkill TreeFree to Play

Steam👍 76%· 117KIGDB75· 4OC76· 50

Year 2024Dev Player First Games · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Knockout City: fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, fantasy world and setting cartoon, while skipping sports simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

#14Rivals of Aether

51

Rivals of Aether

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeCompetitive

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 77%· 114

Year 2017Dev Dan FornacePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Knockout City, it's known for fighting mechanics, competitive edge and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, offline and visual 2d, while skipping sports simulation

#15Lethal League Blaze

51

Lethal League Blaze

GenreFightingSubgenre2D Fighter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPMeleeCompetitive

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KRAWG👍 81%· 70MC82IGDB90· 1OC81· 11

Year 2018Dev Team ReptilePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Knockout City, it's known for fighting mechanics, sports simulation and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with offline, online features and visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

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