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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ninja Blade down to the 34 that fit the “Melee” category. Gravity Rush, Yakuza 4 and Ultimate Spider-Man top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ninja Blade.

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Year 2009Dev FromSoftware

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Ninja Blade is Gravity Rush — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza 4 and Ultimate Spider-Man follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Ninja Blade

34 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ninja Blade. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

Gravity Rush
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World
IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev SCE Japan Studio · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

Yakuza 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World
IGDB80· 6
Year 2010Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3

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

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

Ultimate Spider-Man
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeThird PersonOpen WorldExploration
IGDB74· 6
Year 2005Dev Beenox · TaitoOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonNarrative
Steam👍 74%· 8.7KRAWG👍 55%· 404
Year 2014Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · Deep SilverPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror setting

Transformers: Devastation
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonLoot
Steam👍 94%· 1.2KIGDB75· 14OC77· 82
Year 2015Dev PlatinumGames · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Maneater
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonNarrative
Steam👍 87%· 25KIGDB73· 14OC71· 168
Year 2020Dev Blindside Interactive · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror setting

STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonFantasy
Steam👍 63%· 7.8KRAWG👍 66%· 573MC59IGDB65· 5
Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Dead Rising
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 88%· 7.1KIGDB82· 5
Year 2006Dev QLOC · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting scifi

Deadpool
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkThird PersonMultiplayer
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping horror setting

Devil May Cry 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 91%· 2.3KIGDB81· 7
Year 2008Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping setting scifi

The Sinking City
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 5.3KIGDB70· 15OC69· 159
Year 2019Dev Frogwares · Bigben InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping setting scifi

X3: Albion Prelude
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonSandbox World
Steam👍 72%· 727RAWG👍 57%· 51MC71IGDB70· 1
Year 2005Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

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

X3: Reunion
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonSandbox World
Steam👍 72%· 727RAWG👍 57%· 51MC71IGDB70· 1
Year 2005Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

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

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 6.4KIGDB63· 15OC61· 30
Year 2014Dev MercurySteam · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi

Onimusha: Warlords
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 3.3KRAWG👍 92%· 103MC86IGDB75· 8
Year 2001Dev Capcom · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping setting scifi

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