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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim down to the 14 that fit the “Ranged” category. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Arcania: Gothic 4 and Gothic top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2011Dev Bethesda Game Studios

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Arcania: Gothic 4 and Gothic follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthRangedMagicDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 96KIGDB84· 18OC85· 103
Year 2014Dev Monolith Productions · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems, while skipping procedural generation

Arcania: Gothic 4
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicRangedMeleeOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 55%· 3.2KIGDB64· 5
Year 2010Dev Spellbound Entertainment · DreamCatcher InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

Gothic
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB78· 1
Year 2001Dev Piranha Bytes · JoWooD Entertainment AGOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, historical setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping sandbox freedom

Ninja Gaiden
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedThird Person
IGDB93· 2
Year 2004Dev Team NINJA · Tecmo

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Enclave
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicRangedMeleeFantasyMedievalThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 6.6KIGDB81· 2
Year 2002Dev Starbreeze Studios · Black Label GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB81· 6
Year 2006Dev Bethesda Game Studios · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting and setting mythology, while skipping procedural generation

Fable
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationThird Person
IGDB90· 2
Year 2004Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game Studios

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

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

Fable: The Lost Chapters
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 8.2KIGDB84· 3
Year 2005Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: procedural generation.

Gothic 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldFantasyMedievalExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 82%· 12KIGDB62· 3
Year 2006Dev Piranha Bytes · Aspyr MediaOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person
IGDB87· 12OC85· 38
Year 2004Dev LEVEL-5 · Square Enix

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

Final Fantasy XII
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicMeleeRangedSandbox WorldOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB91· 4
Year 2006Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 4 · Square Enix

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

Risen
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMagicRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationCraftingThird Person
Steam👍 89%· 11KIGDB81· 2OC67· 10
Year 2009Dev Piranha Bytes · Deep SilverOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 80%· 2.7KRAWG👍 89%· 713MC85IGDB80· 2
Year 2005Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and setting mythology, while skipping sandbox freedom

Gothic II
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMagicRangedDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationSkill TreeCraftingThird Person
IGDB80· 1
Year 2002Dev Piranha Bytes · JoWooD Entertainment AGOn PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, horror setting and loot and gear systems, while skipping action RPG combat

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