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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to WildStar down to the 43 that fit the “Melee” category. Mass Effect 3, Watch Dogs: Legion and Daemon X Machina top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to WildStar.

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to WildStar is Mass Effect 3 — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Watch Dogs: Legion and Daemon X Machina follow close behind.

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The best melee games like WildStar

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to WildStar. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Mass Effect 3
Mass Effect 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14
Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and roguelike runs, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode80Progression71Setting53
#2Watch Dogs: Legion
Watch Dogs: Legion
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 57%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC74· 185
Year 2020Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, roguelike runs and stealth mechanics, while skipping PvP competition

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for WildStar.

Released 6 years after WildStar.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode82Progression80Combat51
Daemon X Machina
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106
Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, setting anime and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

Released 5 years after WildStar.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Progression71Game mode67Setting55
Dead Rising 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 57%· 8.3KIGDB77· 19OC72· 111
Year 2016Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · CapcomOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for WildStar.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode79Progression79World65
Orcs Must Die! 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4
Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, precision platforming and combat magic, while skipping open world exploration

The game takes place a few days after the events of the first part of Orcs must die!. The Sorceress is trying to escape from the crowd. And suddenly, mysteriously, a massive split opens up next to her.

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting and combat.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode81Combat40Setting0
Marvel's Avengers
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188
Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for WildStar.

Released 6 years after WildStar.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Game mode81Setting81
World of Tanks Blitz
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 78%· 152KRAWG👍 30%· 261MC76
Year 2014Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, competitive edge and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform action game, aiming at fierce tank combat. ###Gameplay<h3/> The game allows 7v7 battles. The teams are forming randomly, so there can be tanks from different classes (light, medium, heavy and destroyers) and countries (German, UK, USA, and others). The player has to either destroy enemies’ units or capture the neutral base.

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting and combat.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode98Combat27Setting0
#8SMITE®
SMITE®
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeThird PersonFree to Play
Steam👍 79%· 120KRAWG👍 40%· 802MC83IGDB78· 4OC81· 29
Year 2015Dev Hi-Rez StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, MOBA team gameplay and MMO world and community, while skipping shooter

Smite is a free-to-play MOBA game developed by Hi-Rez Studios. Gods from multiple mythologies serve as playable characters in the game. Each god has three base abilities, one ultimate ability, and one passive ability.

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
#9Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 48%· 318KRAWG👍 78%· 36MC90IGDB87· 6OC89· 203
Year 2025Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Monster Hunter Wilds. The next generation in the genre defining series. Launching in 2025 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC/Steam.

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for WildStar.

Released 11 years after WildStar.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode82
Gotham Knights
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Co-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 67%· 25KIGDB68· 6OC68· 168
Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

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

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for WildStar.

Released 8 years after WildStar.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode83Combat44
Enshrouded
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 101KOC77· 20
Year 2024Dev Keen GamesOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting and progression.

Released 10 years after WildStar.

Genre100Combat100Game mode82World71Visuals68Progression48
Dead Rising 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9
Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode80Progression61World59
Attack on Titan
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 3.9KIGDB73· 16OC75· 81
Year 2016Dev Omega Force · Koei Tecmo GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: setting.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Game mode80Progression67
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 9.9KIGDB74· 13OC73· 91
Year 2017Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and sandbox freedom, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: game mode.

Released 3 years after WildStar.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100World88Setting71
Deadpool
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerMeleeThird PersonSoloDark
Steam👍 91%· 3.3KIGDB70· 13
Year 2013Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, first-person shooting and fighting mechanics, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from WildStar: game mode.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode24

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