13 Ranged games like Black Desert that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Black Desert down to the 13 that fit the “Ranged” category. RuneScape, Guild Wars and The Elder Scrolls® Online top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Black Desert.

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The best ranged games like Black Desert

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Black Desert. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1RuneScape

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMagicMeleeRangedFantasyHistoricalMedievalThird Person

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

✓ Shared with Black Desert: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#3The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 160KRAWG👍 63%· 134MC71IGDB70· 16OC71· 54

Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Black Desert, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Black Desert, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person3D

Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215

Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Black Desert, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4

Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Like Black Desert, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, third-person shooting and shooter, while skipping MMO world and community

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#7Tera

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyHistoricalMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the sandbox MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, PvP competition and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat magic

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#8Dofus

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedFantasy

Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Black Desert, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting anime, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#9Tibia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMagicRangedFantasySkill Tree

Year 1997Dev CipSoftOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Black Desert, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, PvP competition and visual isometric, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#10MapleStory

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMagicRangedFantasySkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

✓ Shared with Black Desert: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#11Neverwinter

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34

Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Black Desert: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, single-player focus and PvP competition, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#12Lord of the Rings: War in the North

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 9.5KRAWG👍 57%· 394MC66IGDB66· 8

Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Black Desert: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineRangedFantasySolo

Steam👍 76%· 378

Year 2002Dev GravityOn PC

✓ Shared with Black Desert: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting anime and single-player focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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