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We filtered the 50 games similar to Orcs Must Die! 2 down to the 15 that fit the “Ranged” category. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies and The Lord of the Rings: Conquest top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Orcs Must Die! 2.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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Year 2012Dev Robot Entertainment
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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to Orcs Must Die! 2 is The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies and The Lord of the Rings: Conquest follow close behind.

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15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Orcs Must Die! 2. 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.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person
IGDB75· 2
Year 2003Dev EA Redwood Shores · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and loot and gear systems, while skipping tower defense planning

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person
IGDB86· 5
Year 2009Dev LEVEL-5 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping tower defense planning

The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person
IGDB60· 3
Year 2009Dev Artificial Mind & Movement · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, offline and PvP competition, while skipping tower defense planning

LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 30KRAWG👍 78%· 677MC78IGDB85· 19OC82· 44
Year 2013Dev Feral InteractivePlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping tower defense planning

Hunted: The Demon’s Forge
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloCo-opMeleeMagicRangedFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 75%· 1.4KRAWG👍 41%· 79MC61IGDB66· 5
Year 2011Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping tower defense planning

Lord of the Rings: War in the North
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 82%· 9.5KRAWG👍 57%· 394MC66IGDB66· 8
Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, open world exploration and setting medieval, while skipping tower defense planning

The Haunted: Hells Reach
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeRangedThird Person
Steam👍 85%· 765RAWG👍 25%· 20MC51
Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping tower defense planning

Demon's Souls
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMagicRangedFantasyThird Person
IGDB88· 7
Year 2009Dev FromSoftware · AtlusOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping tower defense planning

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165
Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping tower defense planning

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person
IGDB88· 14OC87· 62
Year 2014Dev Capcom

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping tower defense planning

Red Dead Redemption 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220
Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping tower defense planning

Tales of Vesperia
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedThird Person
IGDB80· 5
Year 2008Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Entertainment

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

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping tower defense planning

Tales of the Abyss
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedThird Person
IGDB69· 5
Year 2005Dev Namco Tales Studio · Bandai Namco Entertainment

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

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping tower defense planning

World of Tanks Blitz
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloRangedMeleeThird Person
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 tower defense planning

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedFantasyThird Person
IGDB80· 9OC79· 115
Year 2020Dev Omega Force · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, ranged combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, offline and loot and gear systems, while skipping tower defense planning

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