Hand to Hand Combat (also known as Close Quarters Combat) involves the use of fists to take down the enemy. There are several techniques available that players can use to defeat an opponent, including body, throws, head butts, punches, grappling, and more. Several games introduce a countless form of martial arts that can be considered hand-to-hand combat. It is the main method of fight in most fighting games such as Tekken, Mortal Kombat, and Street Fighter. Hand-to-Hand Combat is also referred as beat ‘em up and brawlers such as River City Ransom and Streets of Rage. In these games, the player selects his fighter in the start, jump into the fight to battle against an opponent using several special moves. There are many fighting games, in which the player will experience the Hand-to-Hand combat, even the modern games like GTA, Sleeping Dog also included the Hand-to-Hand combat mechanics. In fighting games, the player will battle against enemies from a side-scroll using the combination of moves while in beat ‘em up games, and the player explores the world from a side-scroll perspective, take down enemies while struggling to reach the exit.

9 Best Hand to Hand Combat Games

#1 Redeemer

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Redeemer is the perfect blend of Top-down Shooter and Beat ‘em up elements developed by Sobaka Studio and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Both Single-player and Multiplayer options are available, and the game mainly deals with combat, stealth, and exploration elements. The story follows the protagonist named Vasily, an elite operative who was worked for a massive corporation in the globe working in security and the player was tasked with assassination, infiltration, torture, and even extortion. When the company decided to get rid of the player, he manages to escape in the snowy environment narrowly. In the harsh condition, the player tried to find the peace and harmony amongst his fellow monks, but he is still too hunted by his past to locate. There are many challenging levels, and the player needs to complete each one at any cost while playing the game. The game becomes tough to play as the player advances and complete the set of levels. Redeemer includes prominent features such as Intense Top-down Action, Brutal Hand-to-Hand Combat, Unique Kill Skills, Arena Mode, a Co-op mode for Two-player, Story-Driven Single-player, and more. Check it out, and have fun.

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#2 Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

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Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride acts as the 5th title in the series of Dragon Quest video game developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix Corporation. The game focuses on traditional Role-playing genre and offers Single-player mode. It takes place more than 30 years of the life of the protagonist, when he is born throw to when he married and his family. The game introduces the dynamic gameplay in which the vicious monsters from encounters may offer to join the party of the protagonist. It offers the similar mechanics and gameplay to previous installments and includes level-up system enabling the player to gain experience points through battle, first-person turn-based combats. During the fight, the player uses a variety of weapons and armour to defeat the enemies while he has an ability to tame monsters into his party. He can use the monster in battle and level-up like a character. Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride includes core features such as over 40 Monsters, Turn-based Combat, Fantasy Environment, Exploration, and more.

#3 Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation

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Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation is an Action-Adventure, Stealth, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by Ubisoft Sofia and published by Ubisoft. The game takes place in the fictional history of real-world events and revolves around the centuries-old efforts between the Templars and the Assassins. In the game, the Templars desire peace through force and control, but in another hand the Assassin, who are battling for peace with free will. The game is set between 1765 and 1777, and it comes with a first female protagonist named Aveline de Grandpre, who is an African-French assassin in the 18th century, New Orleans. The game lets the player control the female protagonist and jump into the world where he/she needs to struggle to restore the peace by conquering the enemies. The game introduces the feature Chain Kill Combat and the ability to pickpocket people. The player explores the world from a third-person perspective, use parkour and stealth elements to fulfil the missions and earn the points to unlock further content. Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation includes prominent features, engaging gameplay, and detailed graphics.

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#4 Oni

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Oni is an Action, Third-person Shooter, Beat ‘em up, and Single-player video game, developed by Bungie West and published by Gathering of Developers. The gameplay comprises third-person shooting with hand-to-hand combat, and it is available to play on multiple platforms. There are ten insane weapons including rocket launchers, rifles, handgun, and more to use while battling against enemies. During the gameplay, the player uses power-ups like cloaking devices (render the player invisible) and hyposprays, used to heal damage. At a time, the player can carry only one weapon and ammunition to take part in hand-to-hand combat while defeating enemies. In the game, the player can run, jump, kick, punch and throw enemies his way through numerous levels to earn points. To take down waves of enemies, the player can do combos, the mixture of several moves. The setting takes place in the futuristic environment after the year 2032, where the world of Dystopia is polluted. All the nations must combine into a single territory and take decisions to save the world. With addictive gameplay, brilliant mechanics, and superb graphics, Oni is the best game to play.

#5 Shank

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Shank is an Action, Hack-and-Slash, Beat ‘em up, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by Klei Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts for multiple platforms. The game takes place in the stunning world and focuses on ranged, acrobatic, and melee combat gameplay. The player takes on the role of the protagonist named as Shank, who is an ex-mob hitman. The player can explore the land from a side-scroll perspective and can use the three types of weaponry while battling against enemies such as heavy melee weapons, a pair of knives, and the firearms. During the gameplay, the player can gather temporary use weaponry defeated enemies like rifles, machine guns and hand grenades. The protagonist can perform other deadly attacks such as throw enemies, multiple grapple enemies, and do a pounce manoeuvre, in which the protagonist can jump in the air and lands. Beautiful Graphics, Endless Combos, Brutal Boss Battles, Eight different Bloody Boss, etc. are core features in the game to play.

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#6 James Bond 007: Blood Stone

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James Bond 007: Blood Stone is an Action-Adventure, Stealth, and Third-person Shooter video game produced by Bizarre Creations and published by Activision. The game has both Single and Multiplayer modes, and it is the 24th entry in the marvelous series of James Bond. The story of the game takes place after the events of Quantum of Solace. According to the story, an antagonist named as Greco, a terrorist planning to destroy the G-20 Summit by sending a suicide bomber. Judi Dench conveys the protagonist named Bond, who is a secret agent to investigate and fend off an attack from appearing. It has a variety of challenging missions, and you can assume the role of the protagonist. Your primary goal is to navigate the world from a third-person perspective and participates in hand to hand combat. It offers focus aim system, which lets you take aim and lock onto targets after takedowns. Its Multiplayer mode consists of up to sixteen players, who must participate in objective-based battles and accomplish spy-themed goals. With core features, exciting gameplay, gorgeous visual details, and smooth controls, James Bond 007: Blood Stone is the best game to play.

#7 Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition

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Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition is an Action-Adventure, Award-Winning, Open World, and Single-player Remastered video game for the new Generation. All twenty-four previous DLC packs are available in this edition, including the horror-theme in North Point, and more. Alongside, it offers enhanced mechanics, smooth controls, detailed environment and attractive audio. The game takes place in the fictional world and puts you in the role of the protagonist who must navigate the busy roads and streets of Hong Kong to fulfill his mission objectives. According to the story, the most dangerous criminal organization is taking over the Hong Kong and rules on exotic locations. You act as the protagonist named Wei Shen, who is an undercover cop and his ultimate task is to fight against a criminal organization and smash them to prevent devastation. You can take part in the battle and can fight against hand-to-hand combat using martial arts. Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition offers core features such as Ultimate Playground, Epic High-Speed Thrill, Open Environment, Weapons, various Vehicles and more. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.

#8 God of War III

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God of War III is an action-adventure, hack and slash, single-player video game for PlayStation developed by SCE Santa Monica Studio. The game is the fifth entry in the fabulous series of God of War. The game takes place in ancient Greece and focuses on Greek Mythology. The player can take on the role of the protagonist named Kratos, who is a former god. The game puts the player on an epic adventure to fight against gods, monsters, and Titans to find Pandora.

The gameplay is similar as compared to its previous entries and based on combo-based combat. Kratos equips with his main weapons, such as Exile and Blades, to slaughter monsters and vicious gods. There are different types of creatures such as harpies, Cyclopes, sirens, and more. It is capable of climbing, jumping, running, and swinging by using ropes. With enhanced mechanics, addictive gameplay, brilliant visuals, and a superb story, God of War III is a wonderful game.

#9 No More Room in Hell

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No More Room in Hell by NMRiH Dev Team is a super cool blend of Horror-Survival, Action-Adventure, First Person Shooting (FPS) and Multiplayer Co-Op elements. The game is basically inspired by George Romeo’s Of the Dead series and is set in an era of Destruction and the end of the world because of a deadly virus outbreak. The virus turns the people into undead and hence the whole population of earth is converting into one of them on a very fast pace. The ones still immune to the virus are cornered into a very remote area and are living in fear and hunger. You are the one among the people and it is now your duty to liberate the human populace from fear. You must gather up with a team of professionals and take the matters into your own hands. Start by killing off the undead, save and gather the people who are still uninfected, bring them to shelter, scavenge for food and other necessary items etc. The Multiplayer Co-Op mode allows you to team up with other people and go on to encounter the undead as a team, kill the zombies etc. Some cool features of No More Room in Hell include Dynamically created Maps, Multiple gaming modes, a lot of NPCs, Modern-Weaponry, Both long and short distance (Melee) combats, Realistic graphics, a great story of the game and an amazingly addictive and involving game-play etc.