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We filtered the 36 games similar to The Gunk down to the 25 that fit the “Melee” category. Metroid Fusion, Bad Bots and qomp top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Gunk.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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NarrativeRelaxingSolo

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to The Gunk is Metroid Fusion — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Bad Bots and qomp follow close behind.

#1Metroid Fusion93 #2Bad Bots92 #3qomp92 #4Berry91 #5Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest91

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The best melee games like The Gunk

25 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Metroid Fusion

93

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationLoot

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

92

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationRanged

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, ranged combat and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

92

qomp

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeLinearExploration

Steam👍 96%· 531

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe relaxing

91

Berry

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationCozy

Steam👍 99%· 145

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

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

#5Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

91

Raider Kid and the Ruby Chest

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationFantasy2D

RAWG👍 78%· 27

Year 2003Dev Jupiter · NintendoOn Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping strong narrative focus

90

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

90

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe relaxing

90

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping vibe relaxing

89

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, setting cyberpunk and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

Steam Epic Xbox

89

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping vibe relaxing

89

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe relaxing

#12The Messenger

89

The Messenger

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeExplorationHardcorePixel Art

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 melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam Epic Xbox

88

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping vibe relaxing

#14Shadow Complex

88

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationTactical

IGDB85· 4

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

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping strong narrative focus

#15Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

88

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe relaxing

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