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We filtered the 50 games similar to Sonic Forces down to the 11 that fit the “Melee” category. Metal Slug 5, Gunstar Heroes and Metal Slug 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sonic Forces.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Sonic Forces is Metal Slug 5 — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Gunstar Heroes and Metal Slug 2 follow close behind.

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The best melee games like Sonic Forces

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sonic Forces. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

Metal Slug 5
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opTacticalMelee2D
IGDB50· 1
Year 2003Dev Noise Factory · SNK PlaymoreOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, while skipping horror tension

Gunstar Heroes
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, offline and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasyHistorical2D
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and offline, while skipping horror tension

Kirby's Dream Land 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping horror tension

Sonic Lost World
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMeleeThird Person2D
Steam👍 62%· 5.5KIGDB58· 14
Year 2013Dev Sonic Team · NintendoOn PC

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB70· 1
Year 2002Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Missing: horror tension.

Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: offline, while skipping horror tension

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2
Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with offline and visual pixel, while skipping horror tension

New Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

Kirby Super Star Ultra
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DMagic
IGDB77· 4
Year 2008Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, while skipping horror tension

Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerMelee2DMagic
Year 1985Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Playtronic

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and visual pixel, while skipping horror tension

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