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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 49 games similar to Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire down to the 39 that fit the “Melee” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Forgotton Anne and Songs for a Hero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire.

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The best melee games like Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire

39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyMedieval2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

✓ Shared with Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping tower defense planning

STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: tone.

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#2Forgotton AnneClosest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeCasualFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

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

✓ If you enjoyed Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting anime, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting.

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#3Songs for a HeroClosest on visuals

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MeleeCasualNarrativeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 4.4K

Year 2016Dev Castro BrothersPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

Plataformas voadoras, inimigos coloridos, armas mágicas e física inexplicável. Isso tudo com uma música de fundo que acompanha a saga de um cavaleiro.

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting.

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SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkPixel Art2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping tower defense planning

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 Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting.

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#5Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

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

≠ Missing: tower defense planning.

It predates Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Alex Kidd in Miracle World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

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

≠ Missing: tower defense planning.

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting.

It predates Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Aztaka

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasy2DPixel Art

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire, 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 tower defense planning

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 Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting and tone.

It predates Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DCo-op

IGDB84· 11

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

✓ Shared with Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, co op and exploration and discovery, while skipping tower defense planning

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting and game mode.

It predates Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and setting anime, while skipping tower defense planning

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 Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: tone and setting.

It predates Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10BlazBlue Entropy Effect

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrative2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14

Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, procedural generation and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping tower defense planning

A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting and tone.

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#11BloodRayne (Legacy)

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasy2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror setting and setting anime, while skipping tower defense planning

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting.

It predates Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Chasm

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyPixel Art2D

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting.

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#13STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk

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

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

✓ Like Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping tower defense planning

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 Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting.

It predates Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeDarkNarrative2D

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, setting cartoon and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: setting.

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#15Islets

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasy2D

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

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

✓ Like Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, 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 Master of Command - Holy Roman Empire: tone and setting.

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