13 Melee games like Outer Wilds that you should try

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting, resource management and social trading, while skipping adventure storytelling

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, vibe relaxing and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings offline, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, co op and offline, while skipping deep simulation

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, dark, oppressive atmosphere and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design