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We filtered the 50 games similar to Overlord down to the 43 that fit the “Melee” category. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, Dragon's Dogma II and Overlord II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Overlord.

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The best melee games like Overlord

43 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Overlord. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeExplorationThird Person

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

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, combat magic and melee combat.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

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#2Dragon's Dogma II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval, co op and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 4.9KIGDB79· 4

Year 2009Dev Triumph Studios · CodemastersOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings co op, while skipping setting scifi

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#4Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 115KRAWG👍 76%· 1.4KMC82OC82· 154

Year 2017Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeDarkFantasyThird Person

IGDB74· 6

Year 2010Dev Visceral Games · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror setting, setting mythology and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting medieval, co op and crafting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 488IGDB80· 1

Year 2000Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 366KRAWG👍 75%· 935IGDB85· 9OC84· 176

Year 2023Dev Avalanche Software · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings skill tree progression, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 22KIGDB71· 11OC74· 124

Year 2019Dev Spiders · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

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#10The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 869KRAWG👍 93%· 7.2KMC92IGDB92· 26OC93· 179

Year 2015Dev CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~43hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with setting medieval, while skipping puzzle design

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#11Risen 3: Titan Lords

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 6.4KIGDB51· 7OC60· 41

Year 2014Dev Piranha Bytes · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: setting medieval and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

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#12Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 379IGDB68· 6

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

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

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology, co op and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

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#13Neverwinter Nights 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMagicMeleeFantasyThird Person

IGDB85· 4

Year 2006Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Infogrames EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, stealth mechanics and PvP competition, while skipping action RPG combat

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#14Legacy of Kain: Defiance

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeMagicDarkNarrativeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 1.3K

Year 2003Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: horror setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping puzzle design

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#15The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 89KIGDB86· 7

Year 2011Dev CD Projekt REDOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, setting medieval and skill tree progression, while skipping action RPG combat

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