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We filtered the 39 games similar to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS down to the 31 that fit the “Melee” category. Apex Legends™, Ring of Elysium and DayZ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

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Year 2017Dev Krafton

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS is Apex Legends™ — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Ring of Elysium and DayZ follow close behind.

#1Apex Legends™95 #2Ring of Elysium89 #3DayZ89 #4Battlefield™ 204288 #5Call of Duty: Modern Warfare87

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The best melee games like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1Apex Legends™

95

Apex Legends™

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalRangedMeleeFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 68%· 1.0MRAWG👍 64%· 2.4KMC80IGDB88· 11OC80· 84

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, battle royale tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, setting cyberpunk and crafting mechanics, while skipping third-person shooting

#2Ring of Elysium

89

Ring of Elysium

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPSoloCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeTacticalFirst PersonFree to PlayEarly Access

Steam👍 75%· 99KRAWG👍 35%· 383

Year 2018Dev Tencent GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, battle royale tension and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with MOBA team gameplay, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping first-person shooting

89

DayZ

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineTacticalRangedMeleeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 461KRAWG👍 43%· 465MC44IGDB69· 1OC41· 17

Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~17hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom, while skipping third-person shooting

#4Battlefield™ 2042

88

Battlefield™ 2042

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPCo-opSoloRangedTacticalMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 47%· 324KRAWG👍 38%· 319IGDB69· 9OC65· 158

Year 2021Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

87

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 41KIGDB80· 11OC81· 161

Year 2019Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are battle royale shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and battle royale tension

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

#6Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineSoloRangedTacticalMeleeCompetitiveFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 82%· 1.5MRAWG👍 77%· 1.5KMC75OC76· 92

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~32hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and competitive edge

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, historical setting and visual 3d, while skipping survival mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Counter-Strike 2

52

Counter-Strike 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerSoloPvPCo-opOnlineRangedTacticalMeleeCompetitiveFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 86%· 9.6MRAWG👍 62%· 211OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Valve Software · ValveOn PC · Linux

✓ Shared with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS: shooter, first-person shooting and competitive edge

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, historical setting and social trading, while skipping survival mechanics

52

War Thunder

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeRangedThird PersonFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 72%· 747KRAWG👍 47%· 1.0KMC81IGDB65· 3OC75· 13

Year 2013Dev Gaijin EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, expect shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, historical setting and setting modern, while skipping survival mechanics

51

Robocraft

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeRangedThird PersonFree to PlayEarly Access

Steam👍 73%· 118KRAWG👍 26%· 411

Year 2014Dev FreejamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, expect shooter, third-person shooting and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom, while skipping survival mechanics

#10Armored Warfare

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Armored Warfare

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalRangedMeleeThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 64%· 5.3KRAWG👍 30%· 69IGDB65· 2

Year 2015Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Wishlist GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, expect shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, racing gameplay and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

#11World of Warships

51

World of Warships

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeRangedFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 77%· 155KRAWG👍 46%· 176MC81IGDB82· 5OC79· 18

Year 2015Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Counter-Strike: Condition Zero

50

Counter-Strike: Condition Zero

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeRangedTacticalCompetitiveFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 28KRAWG👍 44%· 829MC65IGDB66· 3

Year 2004Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and competitive edge.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

#13Counter-Strike

49

Counter-Strike

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerPvPMeleeRangedTacticalCompetitiveFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 260KRAWG👍 82%· 1.7KMC88IGDB70· 2

Year 2000Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and competitive edge.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

#14Counter-Strike: Source

49

Counter-Strike: Source

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerPvPRangedMeleeTacticalCompetitiveFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 191KRAWG👍 72%· 1.5KMC88IGDB90· 1

Year 2004Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and competitive edge.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

#15Takedown: Red Sabre

48

Takedown: Red Sabre

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeTacticalFirst PersonEarly Access

Steam👍 42%· 5.7KRAWG👍 10%· 30MC34IGDB36· 3

Year 2013Dev Serellan · 505 GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS: shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, while skipping survival mechanics

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