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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to SteamWorld Dig 2 is SteamWorld Dig — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid Fusion and SHEEPO follow close behind.

#1SteamWorld Dig96 #2Metroid Fusion95 #3SHEEPO93 #4Bad Bots93 #5Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest92

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The best melee games like SteamWorld Dig 2

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SteamWorld Dig 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.

#1SteamWorld Dig

96

SteamWorld Dig

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCasualSci-FiHistoricalExploration2D

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 post-apocalyptic world

#2Metroid Fusion

95

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

93

SHEEPO

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCasualExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 578OC75· 13

Year 2020Dev Kyle Thompson · TBAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

93

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

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 and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

#5Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

92

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 puzzle design

#6Shadow Complex

90

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB85· 4

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and loot and gear systems, while skipping vibe casual

#7Rogue Legacy 2

90

Rogue Legacy 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 15KIGDB91· 6OC89· 71

Year 2022Dev Cellar Door GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

89

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DCozy

Steam👍 99%· 145

Year 2021Dev Leuns · DegicaPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Web

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

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

89

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 531

Year 2021Dev Stuffed Wombat · AtariPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

#10The Messenger

89

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExploration2DHardcore

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 punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

89

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

89

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

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 punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe casual

89

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

89

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

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, punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Steam GOG Nintendo

88

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

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