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iRank88
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror
Steam👍 94%· 4.5KIGDB86· 4OC76· 176
Year 2025Dev Compulsion Games · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · Switch · PC
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We filtered the 37 games similar to Splodey down to the 26 that fit the “Melee” category. South of Midnight, Pandemonium! and SANABI top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Splodey.
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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Splodey is South of Midnight — scoring 48/100 on our similarity scale. Pandemonium! and SANABI follow close behind.
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The best melee games like Splodey
26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Splodey. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.
Platformer3D Platformer
SoloMagicMeleeThird Person
Steam👍 64%· 368IGDB68· 2
Year 1996Dev Toys for Bob · Crystal DynamicsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS
✓ Shared with Splodey: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and combat magic
≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Splodey.
It predates Splodey by 28 years, with what that implies technically.
Combat100Game mode100Genre50Visuals0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcorePixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6
Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
You, a legendary retired veteran, are called upon for one last operation: to ascend a mega-city ruled by a corrupt conglomerate. You were chosen for this mission because of your signature chain-hook prosthetic arm and the ability to maneuver and quickly defeat enemies.
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone89Combat64Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2
Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: setting.
It predates Splodey by 33 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone63Combat60Setting40
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreDark2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29
Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone85Combat56Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeStealth
Steam👍 79%· 587RAWG👍 33%· 42
Year 2010Dev Wolfire GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and action RPG combat, while skipping horror tension
Follow Turner, a rebel bunny rabbit with impressive combat skills in his quest to find those responsible for slaughtering his village. Uncover a far-reaching conspiracy involving the corrupt leaders of the rabbit republic and the wolves of the nearby lands.
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: combat.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Splodey.
It predates Splodey by 14 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone87Combat45
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170
Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: setting and visuals.
Genre100Game mode85Tone70Combat66Visuals41Setting40
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DSci-Fi
Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115
Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: setting.
Genre100Game mode100Tone67Combat66Visuals65Setting0
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 960IGDB89· 19OC89· 100
Year 2014Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Its own twist: co op and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: game mode.
It predates Splodey by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Combat66Tone62Setting53Game mode34
#10Pizza Tower
55
iRank91
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 98%· 71KRAWG👍 79%· 58IGDB90· 1OC91· 10
Year 2023Dev Tour De PizzaPlaytime ~2hOn PC
✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping horror tension
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer inspired by the Wario Land series, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: game mode.
Genre100Visuals100Tone65Combat59Game mode36
#11Mega Man 9
54
iRank85
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrative2DPixel Art
Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7
Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: setting.
It predates Splodey by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone87Combat66Setting0
#12Risk of Rain
53
iRank87
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17
Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: game mode and setting.
It predates Splodey by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Tone68Combat47Setting40Game mode22
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 17KIGDB91· 10OC87· 25
Year 2012Dev BlitWorks · Microsoft StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC
✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: game mode.
It predates Splodey by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Tone68Visuals65Setting53Combat51Game mode27
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 1.7KRAWG👍 62%· 75MC79IGDB80· 1
Year 2013Dev Megadev · Adult Swim GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat
≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping horror tension
Super House of Dead Ninjas is an action arcade game with roguelite elements. Race against a 30 second timer as you descend floor after foe-filled floor and attempt to unlock the secrets of this deadly tower! Play as the fearsome Crimson Ninja, wielding an arsenal of deadly ninja weapons and attacks.
It predates Splodey by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone67Combat66
#15Mighty No. 9
48
iRank51
PlatformerPrecision Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcore2DMultiplayer
Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92
Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux
✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty
≠ Stands apart with shooter, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping horror tension
Where it drifts furthest from Splodey: setting and game mode.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Splodey.
It predates Splodey by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Combat66Visuals64Tone57Game mode23Setting0
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