10 Melee games like Race The Sun that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Race The Sun down to the 10 that fit the “Melee” category. Elden Ring Nightreign, The Flame in the Flood and Diamo XL top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Race The Sun.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best melee games like Race The Sun

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Race The Sun. 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.

#1Elden Ring Nightreign

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeProceduralThird Person3D

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and open world exploration, while skipping racing gameplay

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#2The Flame in the Flood

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralPost-ApocalypticThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 7.3KIGDB77· 17OC75· 91

Year 2016Dev The Molasses FloodOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, crafting mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping racing gameplay

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreCasual2D

Steam👍 93%· 550

Year 2017Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping racing gameplay

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#4Influent Language Learning Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMelee3DFirst PersonThird Person

Year 2024Dev Murat Doğançay · Butik Game StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and combat tactical, while skipping racing gameplay

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#5Jurassic Park: The Game

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and setting scifi, while skipping racing gameplay

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

IGDB90· 1OC87· 160

Year 2001Dev Team Silent · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror setting, while skipping racing gameplay

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#7Deliver Us the Moon

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping racing gameplay

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 1.3K

Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping racing gameplay

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkThird Person

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Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics, while skipping racing gameplay

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#10Bit Blaster XL

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreRangedCasual

Steam👍 96%· 6.1KRAWG👍 29%· 68

Year 2016Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping racing gameplay

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