26 Melee games like NieR that you should try

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, roguelike runs and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, sports simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and setting space, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping deep simulation

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, roguelike runs and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, puzzle design and visual novel storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and crafting mechanics, while skipping deep simulation