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RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel Art
Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games
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We filtered the 48 games similar to RetroRealms Arcade down to the 39 that fit the “Melee” category. Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos, Katana ZERO and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to RetroRealms Arcade.
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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to RetroRealms Arcade is Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Katana ZERO and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night follow close behind.
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The best melee games like RetroRealms Arcade
39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to RetroRealms Arcade. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkPixel Art2D
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension
Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting and tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone39Setting0
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RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2DPixel Art
IGDB92· 3
Year 1997Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · KonamiOn PlayStation 3
✓ Like RetroRealms Arcade, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 27 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Combat66
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
IGDB86· 1
Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami
✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, exploration and discovery and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 21 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals68
71
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
Year 1986Dev Konami · Nintendo
✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 38 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals68
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDark2DHardcore
Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68
Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension
STORYSet in the Land of Fumes, this prosperous magical superpower is home to vast quantities of magical resources lurking underneath the surface. In hopes of advancing their kingdom's development, artificial life forms known as Homunculi came into being.
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting and tone.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals70Tone47Setting0
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like RetroRealms Arcade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension
Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals68Setting0
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DFantasy
Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3
✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: setting.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 38 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals68Setting0
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Kobe · Gradiente
✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, combat magic and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals68Combat66
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorror2D
Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3
Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling
The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for RetroRealms Arcade.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals70Tone67Setting58
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtNarrative
Steam👍 94%· 35KOC84· 14
Year 2023Dev 91ActPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ If you enjoyed RetroRealms Arcade, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, punishing difficulty and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension
A brand-new action roguelite developed by a team with years of experience in action games, ready to present the best 2D action combat experience the world has ever seen! Each character has their own traits and hundreds of moves to choose from as you create your unique combos.
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: tone and setting.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone0Setting0
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DPixel ArtMagic
Steam👍 68%· 161
Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh
✓ Like RetroRealms Arcade, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension
Inspired by Aztec legend, this action/rpg side-scroller will casts you into the middle of a war between the Gods and Mankind.
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: tone and setting.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for RetroRealms Arcade.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 15 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat74Tone0Setting0
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1990Dev SUNSOFT
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming.
≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 34 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals68
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2D
Year 1989Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android
RPGAction RPG
SoloMelee2DNarrativeFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7
Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Shared with RetroRealms Arcade: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension
Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.
Where it drifts furthest from RetroRealms Arcade: tone and setting.
It predates RetroRealms Arcade by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals70Tone0Setting0
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62
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RPG · Action RPG
62
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RPG · Platformer
61
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RPG · Adventure
61
Dex
RPG · Adventure
61
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
RPG · Action RPG
60
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
RPG · Platformer
60
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
RPG · Platformer
56
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RPG · Adventure
56
Forgotton Anne
RPG · Platformer
56
Islets
RPG · Metroidvania
55
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RPG · Action RPG
55
Hinterland
RPG · Action RPG
54
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RPG · Adventure
54
DAVE THE DIVER
RPG · Adventure
53
Songs for a Hero
RPG · Platformer
51
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve
RPG · Visual Novel
51
SteamWorld Heist
RPG · Turn-Based Strat
45
Dungeon Siege III
RPG · Action RPG
43
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RPG
43
X3: Terran Conflict
RPG · Simulation
39
Confrontation
RPG
36
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