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We filtered the 50 games similar to Orcs Must Die! 2 down to the 41 that fit the “Melee” category. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies and The Lord of the Rings: Conquest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Orcs Must Die! 2.

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The best melee games like Orcs Must Die! 2

41 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Orcs Must Die! 2. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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 Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

IGDB75· 2

Year 2003Dev EA Redwood Shores · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and loot and gear systems, while skipping tower defense planning

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#2Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

IGDB86· 5

Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping tower defense planning

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#3The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

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Year 2009Dev Artificial Mind & Movement · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, offline and PvP competition, while skipping tower defense planning

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#4LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 30KRAWG👍 78%· 677MC78IGDB85· 19OC82· 44

Year 2013Dev Feral InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping tower defense planning

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#5Hunted: The Demon’s Forge

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 1.4KRAWG👍 41%· 79MC61IGDB66· 5

Year 2011Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping tower defense planning

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 23%· 2.1KIGDB76· 5OC77· 38

Year 2019Dev Phoenix LabsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, crafting mechanics and loot and gear systems, while skipping tower defense planning

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#7Lord of the Rings: War in the North

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 9.5KRAWG👍 57%· 394MC66IGDB66· 8

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping tower defense planning

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4

Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and real-time strategy, while skipping tower defense planning

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 64%· 7.0KRAWG👍 37%· 267MC76IGDB69· 6

Year 2010Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping tower defense planning

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 114KIGDB91· 6

Year 2024Dev Capcom Development Division 1 · CapcomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping tower defense planning

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#11The Haunted: Hells Reach

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeRangedThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51

Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping tower defense planning

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Steam

#12Fable III

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMagicMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB78· 8

Year 2010Dev Lionhead Studios · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and sandbox freedom, while skipping tower defense planning

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Xbox

#13Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 379IGDB68· 6

Year 2009Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, setting scifi and setting mythology, while skipping tower defense planning

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#14Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165

Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping tower defense planning

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Steam

#15Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeThird Person

IGDB77· 4

Year 2009Dev h.a.n.d., Inc. · Disney Interactive Studios

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

≠ Stands apart with exploration and discovery, while skipping tower defense planning

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