40 Melee games like Super Smash Bros. Brawl that you should try

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings early access, while skipping ranged combat

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings PvP competition, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, competitive edge and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, PvP competition and visual pixel, while skipping ranged combat

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, melee combat and offline

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Both are 2D fighting games — sharing fighting mechanics, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping ranged combat

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, melee combat and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Fits the 2D fighting games cluster, with fighting mechanics, precision platforming and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, visual pixel and early access, while skipping ranged combat

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, competitive edge and PvP competition, while skipping precision platforming

✓ Same family of 2D fighting games: fighting mechanics, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming