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We filtered the 39 games similar to Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest down to the 28 that fit the “Melee” category. Rogue Legacy 2, SHEEPO and Hollow Knight: Silksong top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest is Rogue Legacy 2 — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. SHEEPO and Hollow Knight: Silksong follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

28 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Rogue Legacy 2

97

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping fantasy world

Steam Epic Xbox

97

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DCasual

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 fantasy world

#3Hollow Knight: Silksong

97

Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

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

#4Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

97

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

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 punishing difficulty

97

La-Mulana

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

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, punishing difficulty and open world exploration

97

Ato

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

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

97

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DCozy

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 pixel, while skipping fantasy world

97

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

#9The Messenger

97

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

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 punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping fantasy world

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Ori and the Blind Forest

96

Ori and the Blind Forest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

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

95

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

#12Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

95

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KIGDB81· 16OC81· 71

Year 2016Dev WayForward · XSEED GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#13Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

94

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExplorationNarrative

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

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

93

Dead Cells

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeFantasyExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 180KRAWG👍 88%· 1.7KMC88IGDB90· 12OC89· 151

Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

#15Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

93

Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DRanged

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 26%· 297MC64IGDB74· 6

Year 2012Dev Arkedo Studio · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping fantasy world

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