39 Melee games like Skydance's Behemoth that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Skydance's Behemoth down to the 39 that fit the “Melee” category. ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, Dust: An Elysian Tail and Islets top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Skydance's Behemoth.

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The best melee games like Skydance's Behemoth

39 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Skydance's Behemoth. 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.

#1ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the MistClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

Year 2025Dev Live Wire · Binary Haze InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Skydance's Behemoth: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

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.

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#2Dust: An Elysian Tail

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Skydance's Behemoth: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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.

It predates Skydance's Behemoth by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3IsletsClosest on setting

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyCozy

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Skydance's Behemoth, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Where it drifts furthest from Skydance's Behemoth: tone.

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#4South Park: The Fractured But WholeClosest on tone

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SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Skydance's Behemoth: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, open world exploration and setting cartoon, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Skydance's Behemoth: setting.

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#5Chasm

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SoloMeleeFantasyProceduralExploration

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

Year 2018Dev Bit Kid, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Skydance's Behemoth, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and roguelike runs, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#6Alex Kidd in Miracle World

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SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Skydance's Behemoth, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Skydance's Behemoth by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Katana ZERO

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SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Skydance's Behemoth: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping fantasy world

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 Skydance's Behemoth: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Skydance's Behemoth, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Skydance's Behemoth: setting and tone.

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#9Aztaka

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SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyMagic

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Skydance's Behemoth, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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 Skydance's Behemoth: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Skydance's Behemoth.

It predates Skydance's Behemoth by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

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SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkTactical

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Skydance's Behemoth, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping fantasy world

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve is the first original Invincible game from Skybound Games, the creator-led company behind Invincible and The Walking Dead.

Where it drifts furthest from Skydance's Behemoth: setting.

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#11Dex

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkStealth

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Skydance's Behemoth: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Skydance's Behemoth: setting.

It predates Skydance's Behemoth by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Hinterland

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SoloMeleeFantasyRangedProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 255MC65

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Skydance's Behemoth, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, real-time strategy and roguelike runs, while skipping strong narrative focus

June 11, 2009 - Update Two new playable Orc classes: Lord (Warrior) or Shaman. Expanded gameplay: Orcs consume twice as much food, learn martial skills faster, manufacture items slower, and the Shaman uses totems to summon creatures. Several new items regardless of character class.

It predates Skydance's Behemoth by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Skydance's Behemoth, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Skydance's Behemoth by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeNarrativeCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 97%· 150KRAWG👍 87%· 188OC90· 87

Year 2023Dev MINTROCKET · NexonPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Skydance's Behemoth: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Welcome to 'DAVE THE DIVER', a marine adventure set in the mysterious Blue Hole. Explore the sea with Dave by day, and run a sushi restaurant at night. Uncover the secrets of the Blue Hole, and unwrap this deep sea mystery involving 3 friends, each with distinct personalities. New adventures await.

Where it drifts furthest from Skydance's Behemoth: tone.

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#15Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

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SoloMeleeDarkHorrorExploration

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Year 2003Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Skydance's Behemoth, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and horror setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Skydance's Behemoth: setting.

It predates Skydance's Behemoth by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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