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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 44 games similar to Guild Wars: Nightfall down to the 14 that fit the “Ranged” category. Guild Wars, The Elder Scrolls® Online and Mabinogi top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Guild Wars: Nightfall.

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Year 2006Dev ArenaNet
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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to Guild Wars: Nightfall is Guild Wars — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. The Elder Scrolls® Online and Mabinogi follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like Guild Wars: Nightfall

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Guild Wars: Nightfall. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Guild Wars
Guild Wars
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyHistoricalFirst PersonIsometricThird Person
IGDB90· 3
Year 2005Dev ArenaNet · NCSOFTOn PC

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with post-apocalyptic world, setting medieval and single-player focus, while skipping puzzle design

Same studio: ArenaNet.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode95Setting68
The Elder Scrolls® Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedDarkFantasyExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 160KRAWG👍 63%· 134MC71IGDB70· 16OC71· 54
Year 2014Dev Zenimax Online Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

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.

Released 8 years after Guild Wars: Nightfall.

Genre100Combat100Game mode95Visuals78Tone70Setting63
Mabinogi
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opPvPMeleeMagicRangedFantasyExploration
Steam👍 74%· 4.1KIGDB70· 1
Year 2008Dev NEXON KOREA · NexonPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of theme park MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

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.

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Nightfall: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode95Progression61Setting36Tone0
#4RuneScape
RuneScape
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opMagicRangedMeleeFantasyExplorationIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 82%· 27K
Year 2001Dev JagexOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Guild Wars: Nightfall, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Nightfall: tone.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals79Genre75Progression62Setting60
#5Black Desert
Black Desert
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedMeleeFantasyHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 74%· 93KIGDB75· 5
Year 2019Dev Pearl AbyssOn iOS · Android

✓ Like Guild Wars: Nightfall, it's known for deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

▶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 Guild Wars: Nightfall: visuals.

Released 13 years after Guild Wars: Nightfall.

Combat100Game mode91Setting81Genre75Progression72Visuals41
#6ELDEN RING
ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeMagicRangedDarkFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 1.1MRAWG👍 85%· 1.5KMC95IGDB97· 10OC95· 215
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Guild Wars: Nightfall, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping MMO world and community

The Golden Order has been broken. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between. In the Lands Between ruled by Queen Marika the Eternal, the Elden Ring, the source of the Erdtree, has been shattered.

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Nightfall: tone and visuals.

Released 16 years after Guild Wars: Nightfall.

Combat100Game mode94Progression81Genre50Setting47Visuals40
Orcs Must Die! 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4
Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Like Guild Wars: Nightfall, 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 Guild Wars: Nightfall: visuals.

Released 6 years after Guild Wars: Nightfall.

Combat100Game mode84Setting60Genre50Visuals46
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Diablo
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opPvPMagicMeleeRangedDarkFantasyHistoricalIsometric
Year 1996Dev Blizzard North · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Guild Wars: Nightfall: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and horror setting, while skipping MMO world and community

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Nightfall: progression.

It predates Guild Wars: Nightfall by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Tone100Game mode72Setting67Visuals53Genre50
85
Tibia
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMagicRangedDarkFantasyIsometric
Year 1997Dev CipSoftOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with skill tree progression and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Nightfall: progression.

It predates Guild Wars: Nightfall by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat88Setting58Visuals53
Neverwinter
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPRangedMeleeFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 77%· 39KIGDB73· 11OC74· 34
Year 2013Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, combat tactical and single-player focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Nightfall: progression and visuals.

Released 7 years after Guild Wars: Nightfall.

Genre100Game mode95Combat67Setting60Visuals45Progression40
MapleStory
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
Co-opMultiplayerOnlinePvPMagicRangedDarkFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 63%· 15KIGDB50· 1
Year 2003Dev Wizet · ShandaOn PC

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Nightfall: progression and tone.

Genre100Game mode95Combat88Setting35Visuals34Tone21
Dofus
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMagicRangedFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 74%· 552IGDB70· 1
Year 2004Dev Ankama GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the theme park MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

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

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Nightfall: setting.

Genre100Game mode91Combat80Visuals53Setting47
Tera
RPGMMORPGSandbox MMO
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeRangedFantasyHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 15KIGDB73· 5
Year 2011Dev Bluehole Studio · En Masse EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Guild Wars: Nightfall, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, action RPG combat and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Nightfall: progression.

Released 5 years after Guild Wars: Nightfall.

Game mode100Visuals78Genre75Combat75Setting71Progression45
Ragnarok Online
RPGMMORPGTheme Park MMO
MultiplayerOnlinePvPRangedDarkFantasyIsometric
Steam👍 76%· 378
Year 2002Dev GravityOn PC

✓ Both are theme park MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: setting anime, single-player focus and crafting mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Guild Wars: Nightfall: progression and setting.

Genre100Tone100Game mode80Combat54Visuals53Setting40

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