31 Melee games like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection 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 Swords & Souls Legacy Collection down to the 31 that fit the “Melee” category. 鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal, SteamWorld Heist and Invincible Presents: Atom Eve top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Swords & Souls Legacy Collection.

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The best melee games like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection

31 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Swords & Souls Legacy Collection. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1鬼谷八荒 Tale of ImmortalClosest overall match

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SoloTacticalMelee2DNarrative

Steam👍 55%· 226K

Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and visual novel storytelling, while skipping vibe casual

Tale of Immortal is an open-world sandbox game based on Chinese mythology and cultivation. You will grow to become immortal, conquer the beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Season, make your choices carefully and grasp your own destiny.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: tone and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Swords & Souls Legacy Collection.

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SoloMeleeTactical2DSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and setting space, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: setting.

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#3Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

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SoloTacticalMelee2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

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

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

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 Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: tone and setting.

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#4Alex Kidd in Miracle WorldClosest on setting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2D

Year 1986Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd.On PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: combat.

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#5Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMelee2DPixel Art

Year 1990Dev Tecmo Koei Games

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming and visual pixel, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: combat.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasyRangedProcedural

Steam👍 80%· 255MC65

Year 2008Dev Tilted Mill EntertainmentPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, roguelike runs and deep simulation, while skipping turn-based strategy

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: progression and combat.

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#7Aztaka

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SoloMeleeFantasySkill Tree2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

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 Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: tone and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Swords & Souls Legacy Collection.

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#8Dust: An Elysian Tail

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SoloMeleeFantasy2DNarrative

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

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

✓ Shared with Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and fighting mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: tone and progression.

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#9ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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SoloMeleeFantasy2DDark

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB90· 2OC86· 68

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

✓ Shared with Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: tone and progression.

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#10STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

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SoloMelee2DSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: setting and progression.

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#11Guacamelee!

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SoloMeleeFantasy2DCo-op

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Year 2013Dev Drinkbox Studios · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: progression and combat.

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#12DAVE THE DIVERClosest on tone

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SoloMeleeCasualRelaxing2D

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

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

✓ Shared with Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, roguelike runs and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

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 Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: progression and visuals.

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SoloMeleeCasualFantasySkill Tree2D

Steam👍 90%· 62KRAWG👍 23%· 592

Year 2015Dev PlaysaurusPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and resource management, while skipping action RPG combat

In the campaign mode you need to complete several missions and successfully reach the goal. There’s also a multiplayer mode where you can compete with other players online. Clicker Heroes is an idle game focused on grinding gold to upgrade your characters.

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: combat.

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SoloMeleeCasualFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

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

✓ If you enjoyed Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: setting and tone.

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#15Chasm

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeFantasy2DProcedural

Steam👍 73%· 2.7KIGDB70· 8OC72· 39

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

✓ If you enjoyed Swords & Souls Legacy Collection, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and roguelike runs, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Swords & Souls Legacy Collection: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Swords & Souls Legacy Collection.

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