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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Mars 2120 down to the 29 that fit the “Melee” category. The Outer Worlds, Guacamelee! and STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mars 2120.

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The best melee games like Mars 2120

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mars 2120. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1The Outer WorldsClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB86· 15OC83· 215

Year 2019Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Private DivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, skill tree progression and loot and gear systems, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Guacamelee!Closest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMeleeExploration2D

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Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

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

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

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2D

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Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Aztaka

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and combat magic, while skipping shooter

Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Mars 2120.

It predates Mars 2120 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#8Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel, while skipping shooter

It predates Mars 2120 by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Islets

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

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Steam GOG

#10Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DFantasy

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Mars 2120, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Below Kryll

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 105

Year 2015Dev Team KryllPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

Below Kryll is a huge world filled with crazy adventures! A tight single-player 2D platforming action-RPG at heart, Below Kryll is a vast, online, continuous world composed of developer and player made adventures.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: game mode.

It predates Mars 2120 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#12UnEpic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMeleeExploration2D

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Mars 2120, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

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

✓ If you enjoyed Mars 2120, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

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Steam GOG PS

#14The Revenge of Shinobi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

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

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Mars 2120 by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#15Batman: The Video Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2D

Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

It predates Mars 2120 by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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