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We filtered the 40 games similar to Pseudoregalia down to the 22 that fit the “Melee” category. Aquaria, The Messenger and Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pseudoregalia.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Year 2023Dev rittzler

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Pseudoregalia is Aquaria — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. The Messenger and Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest follow close behind.

#1Aquaria89 #2The Messenger92 #3Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest92 #4La-Mulana92 #5Ato91

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The best melee games like Pseudoregalia

22 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pseudoregalia. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

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Aquaria

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMagicMeleeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 88%· 1.5KRAWG👍 59%· 77MC82IGDB75· 2

Year 2007Dev FinjiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

#2The Messenger

92

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 13KRAWG👍 87%· 334MC84IGDB87· 8OC86· 81

Year 2018Dev Sabotage · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

92

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

92

La-Mulana

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 80%· 2.6KRAWG👍 64%· 70MC80OC80· 11

Year 2012Dev NIGORO · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, visual 2d and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

91

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 97%· 466

Year 2019Dev WolfWoot · Tiny Warrior GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#6Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

90

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration

Steam👍 85%· 2.6KIGDB82· 13OC79· 82

Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

#7STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

89

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Ori and the Blind Forest

86

Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 94%· 60KIGDB88· 14OC90· 97

Year 2015Dev Moon Studios · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

86

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationRangedSci-Fi

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

85

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationCozyNarrative

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

#11Metroid Fusion

85

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationSci-FiLoot

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

85

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationCozy

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam GOG Nintendo

#13Hollow Knight: Silksong

84

Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 407KIGDB90· 4OC91· 121

Year 2025Dev Team CherryOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

84

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

84

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationCasual

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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