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We filtered the 50 games similar to Palworld down to the 35 that fit the “Melee” category. Trine Enchanted Edition, Apotheon and Dragon's Crown top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Palworld.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Palworld is Trine Enchanted Edition — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Apotheon and Dragon's Crown follow close behind.

#1Trine Enchanted Edition87 #2Apotheon81 #3Dragon's Crown78 #4Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow78 #5Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia78

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The best melee games like Palworld

35 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Palworld. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Trine Enchanted Edition

87

Trine Enchanted Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRanged

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB92· 1OC81· 12

Year 2014Dev FrozenbyteOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Palworld, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

81

Apotheon

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerMeleeRangedExplorationSolo

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Palworld, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping survival mechanics

#3Dragon's Crown

78

Dragon's Crown

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerMeleeRangedSoloMagic

IGDB81· 11

Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Palworld, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

#4Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

78

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerMeleeRangedExplorationSolo

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Palworld: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

#5Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

78

Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerMeleeRangedExplorationSolo

IGDB88· 1

Year 2008Dev Konami

✓ Like Palworld, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

#6The Haunted: Hells Reach

73

The Haunted: Hells Reach

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeRanged

Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51

Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Palworld: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Lord of the Rings: War in the North

73

Lord of the Rings: War in the North

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldExploration

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

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

✓ Shared with Palworld: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping survival mechanics

71

MORDHAU

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRanged

Steam👍 80%· 113KRAWG👍 80%· 267MC81OC82· 21

Year 2019Dev TriternionPlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ Shared with Palworld: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Red Dead Redemption 2

70

Red Dead Redemption 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Palworld: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

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#10Heroes of SoulCraft - Arcade MOBA

86

Heroes of SoulCraft - Arcade MOBA

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerOnlineMeleePvPCasual

Steam👍 41%· 484

Year 2015Dev MobileBitsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Palworld: deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, MOBA team gameplay and vibe casual, while skipping survival mechanics

84

Niffelheim

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldCraftingBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 71%· 2.3KRAWG👍 38%· 44IGDB74· 3OC65· 14

Year 2018Dev Ellada GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Palworld, expect deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, deep simulation and precision platforming, while skipping third-person shooting

84

Prime World

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleePvP

Steam👍 59%· 3.8KRAWG👍 21%· 47MC65IGDB50· 1

Year 2014Dev Nival Interactive · NivalPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Palworld: deep RPG systems, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: MMO world and community, MOBA team gameplay and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

#13Bloodsports.TV

84

Bloodsports.TV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleePvP

Steam👍 78%· 674MC69IGDB55· 1

Year 2015Dev FatsharkPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Palworld, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, MOBA team gameplay and sports simulation, while skipping sandbox freedom

#14The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

83

The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opMultiplayerMeleeSoloDark

Steam👍 95%· 1.8KIGDB88· 4

Year 2017Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Palworld, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and co op

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and horror tension, while skipping survival mechanics

#15Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

82

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSolo

Steam👍 88%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 62OC75· 60

Year 2023Dev Owlcat GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Palworld, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping survival mechanics

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