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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Pathless down to the 12 that fit the “Ranged” category. Ninja Gaiden, Risen and Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Pathless.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2020Dev Giant Squid

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to The Pathless is Ninja Gaiden — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Risen and Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King follow close behind.

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12 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Pathless. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and combat magic, while skipping puzzle design

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

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

Final Fantasy XII
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird 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 open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeFantasyThird 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, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and stealth mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Enclave
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeFantasyThird 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, adventure storytelling and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat magic and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

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

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

God of War Ragnarök
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person3D
Steam👍 89%· 46KIGDB95· 13
Year 2022Dev SIE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

Gothic 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 82%· 12KIGDB62· 3
Year 2006Dev Piranha Bytes · Aspyr MediaOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

Sorry We're Closed
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeThird Person3D
Steam👍 98%· 1.9KOC82· 51
Year 2024Dev à la mode · Akupara GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, horror tension and shooter, while skipping open world exploration

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

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

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

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