12 Ranged games like Elsword that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Elsword down to the 12 that fit the “Ranged” category. Mabinogi, The Elder Scrolls® Online and Black Desert top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elsword.

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The best ranged games like Elsword

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Elsword. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1MabinogiClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedCasualAnimeFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Enter the mystical land of Erinn, where a century-old battle threatens the balance of the known world. Explore exotic locales, defeat mighty foes and follow the path to destiny.

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#2The Elder Scrolls® Online

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedFantasy

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping fighting mechanics

Includes The Elder Scrolls Online base game and the Morrowind Chapter. Join over 10 million players in the award-winning online multiplayer RPG and experience an ever-expanding story set across Tamriel.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and visuals.

Released 4 years after Elsword.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedMeleeFantasy

Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5

Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping fighting mechanics

▶Black Desert Mobile◀ The critically-acclaimed game with users in over 150 countries all over the world! Experience the amazing adventure in Black Desert on Mobile. [Black Desert Mobile Official Website] https://www.world.blackdesertm.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals and setting.

Released 9 years after Elsword.

Combat100Game mode85Genre75Setting33Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMagicRangedMeleeCasualFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 82%· 27K

Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals and tone.

It predates Elsword by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicMeleeRangedFantasy

IGDB90· 3

Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, historical setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and visuals.

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#6Orcs Must Die! 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicRangedFantasy

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

Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Like Elsword, 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

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 Elsword: visuals.

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#7MapleStoryClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPMagicRangedCasualCozyAnimeFantasy2DFree to Play

Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1

Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

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

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

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

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#8Tera

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeRangedFantasyAnimeFree to Play

Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5

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

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping fighting mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals.

Game mode95Combat76Genre75Setting67Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlinePvPRangedMeleeFantasyFree to Play

Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34

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

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, combat tactical and crafting mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals.

Released 3 years after Elsword.

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#10Dofus

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedFantasyAnimeFree to Play

Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1

Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: visuals.

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#11Tibia

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicRangedFantasyFree to Play

Year 1997Dev CipSoftOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and visuals.

It predates Elsword by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerSoloOnlinePvPRangedFantasyAnimeFree to Play

Steam👍 76%· 378

Year 2002Dev GravityOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, crafting mechanics and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Elsword: tone and visuals.

It predates Elsword by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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