12 Melee games like Ristar that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Ristar down to the 12 that fit the “Melee” category. Gravity Circuit, Duke Nukem and Wake top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ristar.

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The best melee games like Ristar

12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ristar. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Gravity Circuit

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14

Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3Wake

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SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Steam👍 27%· 195

Year 2013Dev Boss BaddiePlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, melee combat and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#4Pinkman

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SoloMelee2DCasual

Steam👍 98%· 696

Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping setting scifi

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#5Disney's The Jungle Book

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SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1

Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: setting scifi.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DThird Person3D

Steam👍 94%· 25KIGDB75· 10

Year 2011Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping setting scifi

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world

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#8A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DRanged

Steam👍 69%· 911RAWG👍 26%· 42MC68

Year 2011Dev Extend StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DCozy

Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1

Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual pixel

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-FiPixel Art2D

Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62

Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and deep simulation

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#11Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DPixel ArtFantasy

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

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#12Super Mario Bros. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DPixel ArtFantasy

Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

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