13 Ranged games like Thief: Deadly Shadows that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Thief: Deadly Shadows down to the 13 that fit the “Ranged” category. Thief II: The Metal Age, Sniper Elite 5 and Schedule I top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Thief: Deadly Shadows.

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The best ranged games like Thief: Deadly Shadows

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Thief: Deadly Shadows. 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.

#1Thief II: The Metal Age

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloStealthMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasySci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with shooter, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, third-person shooting and combat tactical, while skipping horror tension

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MeleeStealthRangedOpen WorldSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 298KRAWG👍 73%· 41

Year 2025Dev TVGSPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with co op, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping shooter

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeRangedStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 40KIGDB76· 20OC77· 113

Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Thief: Deadly Shadows: shooter, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems, while skipping deep simulation

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#5Resident Evil Village

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthRangedDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 147KRAWG👍 91%· 1.1KMC83IGDB87· 15OC84· 216

Year 2021Dev CapcomPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Thief: Deadly Shadows, expect horror tension, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, first-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

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#6Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMeleeStealthRangedFantasy

Steam👍 66%· 1.1KIGDB60· 9OC63· 48

Year 2016Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Thief: Deadly Shadows: adventure storytelling, melee combat and stealth mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, historical setting and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

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#7Assassin's Creed II

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 60KIGDB90· 8

Year 2009Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Thief: Deadly Shadows: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping deep simulation

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#8Space Trader: Merchant Marine

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 50%· 641RAWG👍 17%· 29

Year 2008Dev Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, setting space and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeRangedOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 2.5KRAWG👍 12%· 34MC70

Year 2009Dev U.S. ArmyPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: shooter, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping horror tension

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#10Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloRangedMeleeOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 69%· 2.5KRAWG👍 25%· 172MC76IGDB79· 5

Year 2009Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with shooter, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, puzzle design and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Arma 3

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeRangedOpen WorldFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 293KRAWG👍 75%· 399MC74IGDB73· 5

Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~16hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, shooter and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and third-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFantasyFirst Person

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 7OC77· 208

Year 2022Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Thief: Deadly Shadows, it's known for adventure storytelling, horror tension and shooter

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, setting cyberpunk and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

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#13Postal III

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 46%· 6.1KIGDB10· 1

Year 2011Dev Running With Scissors · AkellaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Thief: Deadly Shadows, it's known for shooter, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, third-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping deep simulation

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