43 Melee games like Neverwinter Nights that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Neverwinter Nights down to the 43 that fit the “Melee” category. Dungeon Keeper 2, Gauntlet and Dungeon Siege II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Neverwinter Nights.

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The best melee games like Neverwinter Nights

43 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Neverwinter Nights. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Dungeon Keeper 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerPvPMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 1.2K

Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB68· 2OC70· 36

Year 2014Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · WB GamesOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3Dungeon Siege II

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird PersonIsometric

Steam👍 77%· 2.8KRAWG👍 76%· 191MC80IGDB83· 4

Year 2005Dev Gas Powered Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, combat tactical and co op, while skipping PvP competition

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Steam

#4The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age

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SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometricThird Person

IGDB76· 4

Year 2004Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic Arts

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#5Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

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SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Nintendo

#6Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

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SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB76· 3

Year 2004Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Nintendo

#7Diablo

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerPvPMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

Year 1996Dev Blizzard North · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

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GOG

#8Sacred 2: Fallen Angel

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SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB65· 6

Year 2008Dev Ascaron Entertainment · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and setting mythology, while skipping PvP competition

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#9Diablo II

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SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 2

Year 2000Dev Blizzard North · Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#10Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird PersonIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 998IGDB85· 2OC64· 10

Year 2001Dev Snowblind Studios · Pacific Century CyberWorksOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Silverfall

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SoloMeleeMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 59%· 167MC62IGDB72· 3

Year 2007Dev Monte Cristo · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, skill tree progression and loot and gear systems, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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Steam

#12Grandia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

Year 1997Dev Game Arts · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and loot and gear systems, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#13Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 1.9K

Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping PvP competition

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Steam GOG

#14Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev BioWare Edmonton · MacPlayOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#15Torchlight

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SoloMeleeMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 7.3KRAWG👍 72%· 666MC83IGDB83· 3

Year 2009Dev Runic Games · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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Steam GOG Epic

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