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We filtered the 36 games similar to Rogue Legacy 2 down to the 25 that fit the “Melee” category. Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest, The Messenger and Metroid Fusion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rogue Legacy 2.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Year 2022Dev Cellar Door Games

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Rogue Legacy 2 is Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. The Messenger and Metroid Fusion follow close behind.

#1Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest97 #2The Messenger97 #3Metroid Fusion96 #4Teslagrad95 #5Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap95

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The best melee games like Rogue Legacy 2

25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rogue Legacy 2. 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.

#1Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

97

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DFantasy

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

#2The Messenger

97

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

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 visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Metroid Fusion

96

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DSci-Fi

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and loot and gear systems, while skipping deep RPG systems

95

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

95

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

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 fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

94

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DRanged

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

94

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam GOG Nintendo

93

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

90

Dead Cells

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralExploration2D

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 roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

#10Shadow Complex

90

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DTactical

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

#11Rogue Legacy

90

Rogue Legacy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeProceduralExploration2D

Steam👍 92%· 19KIGDB86· 11OC84· 43

Year 2013Dev Abstraction Games · Cellar Door GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping punishing difficulty

#12SteamWorld Dig 2

90

SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DCasual

Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84

Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13Hollow Knight: Silksong

90

Hollow Knight: Silksong

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DNarrative

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 and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

#14SteamWorld Dig

90

SteamWorld Dig

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DCasual

Steam👍 94%· 11KIGDB81· 8OC82· 45

Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

#15Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

90

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DCozy

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, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam Xbox Nintendo

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